India's exports contracted 11.8 per cent to USD 34.38 billion in October, according to government data released on Monday (November 17).

Imports jumped 16.63 per cent to USD 76.06 billion.

Cumulative exports

“Merchandise exports during October 2025 were US$ 34.38 Billion as compared to US$ 38.98 Billion in October 2024. Merchandise imports during October 2025 were US$ 76.06 Billion as compared to US$ 65.21 Billion in October 2024,” the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a press release.

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“The cumulative exports (merchandise and services) during April-October 2025 is estimated at US$ 491.80 Billion, as compared to US$ 469.11 Billion in April-October 2024, estimated growth of 4.84%,” the ministry added.

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