New Delhi – India’s electronics exports witnessed a sharp 47% rise in the first quarter of FY2025-26 (April–June), reaching $12.41 billion, as per data released by the Commerce Ministry.
The United States, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and China emerged as the top three destinations for Indian electronic goods during this period. The US led by a significant margin, accounting for 60.17% of India’s total electronics exports.
The UAE followed with an 8.09% share, while China made up 3.88%. Other prominent markets included the Netherlands (2.68%) and Germany (2.09%).
Officials noted that this diverse global distribution signals India’s growing importance in the international electronics supply chain and highlights its rising status as a reliable and cost-effective manufacturing hub in Asia.
The US was also the top importer of Indian ready-made garments (RMG), accounting for 34.11% of total RMG exports during the April–June quarter. Other major markets included the UK (8.81%), UAE (7.85%), Germany (5.51%), and Spain (5.29%).
India’s total RMG exports during Q1 reached $4.19 billion, up from $3.85 billion during the same period last year. For the full financial year 2024–25, RMG exports rose 10.03% to $15.99 billion, compared to $14.53 billion in 2023–24.
Officials attributed this steady growth in the textile and apparel sector to India’s skilled workforce, product diversity, and growing global reputation for quality and timely delivery.
India’s marine exports also showed positive momentum. Seafood exports grew 19.45% in Q1 of FY2025–26 to $1.95 billion. For the full FY2024–25, marine exports totaled $7.41 billion, marking a 4.5% year-on-year increase.
The US remained the top importer of Indian seafood with a 37.63% share, followed by China (17.26%), Vietnam (6.63%), Japan (4.47%), and Belgium (3.57%).
Officials attributed the rise in seafood exports to improvements in cold chain infrastructure, diversification of seafood products, and adherence to international quality norms.
With inputs from IANS