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Economy & Banking 16 September 2026 · Event date: 15 September 2026

The cumulative exports (merchandise & services) during April-August 2026-27 is estimated at US$ 399.27 Billion, as compared to US$ 345.55 Billion in April-August 2025-26, an estimated growth of 15.55%.

The cumulative exports (merchandise & services) during April-August 2026-27 is estimated at US$ 399.27 Billion, as compared to US$ 345.55 Billion in April-August 2025-26, an estimated growth of 15.55%.
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India's total cumulative exports (merchandise and services) for April-August 2026-27 are estimated at US$ 399.27 Billion, registering an estimated growth of 15.55 percent compared to the same period last year. For the month of August 2026 alone, total exports are estimated at US$ 82.68 Billion while total imports are estimated at US$ 92.09 Billion.

Why It Matters

Important for economy and current affairs sections in competitive exams regarding India's foreign trade statistics, export-import data, and trade deficits.

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In Simple Words

India's foreign trade data shows that cumulative exports of merchandise and services reached US$ 399.27 Billion during April-August 2026-27, up from US$ 345.55 Billion in April-August 2025-26. Total imports for the same period are estimated at US$ 459.65 Billion.

For August 2026, estimated total exports stood at US$ 82.68 Billion and total imports at US$ 92.09 Billion. Merchandise exports for August 2026 were US$ 43.81 Billion, while estimated services exports reached US$ 38.87 Billion.

Key Points

  • Cumulative exports (merchandise & services) for April-August 2026-27: US$ 399.27 Billion
  • Total exports for August 2026: US$ 82.68 Billion
  • Total imports for August 2026: US$ 92.09 Billion
  • Merchandise exports for August 2026: US$ 43.81 Billion
  • Services exports for August 2026: US$ 38.87 Billion
  • Cumulative imports for April-August 2026-27: US$ 459.65 Billion
  • Services trade surplus for April-August 2026-27: US$ 86.71 Billion
  • Merchandise trade deficit for April-August 2026-27: US$ 147.09 Billion

Exam Angle

Total Exports April-August 2026-27
US$ 399.27 Billion
Total Imports April-August 2026-27
US$ 459.65 Billion
August 2026 Total Exports
US$ 82.68 Billion
August 2026 Total Imports
US$ 92.09 Billion

A. US$ 399.27 Billion

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