Policy Support, MSME Focus & Trade Digitisation Drive India’s Export Growth In Aprildec 2025: FIEO President

(MENAFN– KNN India)
New Delhi, Jan 17 (KNN) The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has expressed confidence in the sustained momentum of India’s foreign trade, noting that exports continued to grow despite challenging global conditions marked by geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, inflation and rising protectionism.

Exports Remain Resilient

According to the latest trade data, India’s total exports during April–December 2025 rose 4.33 per cent to USD 634.26 billion, up from USD 607.93 billion in the same period last year.

FIEO President S C Ralhan said,“The continued expansion of India’s exports during April–December 2025 is a clear testament to the resilience, agility and growing global competitiveness of Indian exporters.”

He emphasised that exporters have not only weathered global uncertainties but have also capitalised on emerging opportunities through market diversification, value addition and product competitiveness, aided by a supportive policy ecosystem.

Ralhan added,“This performance is particularly encouraging given the volatility in global trade flows and reflects the effectiveness of government initiatives aimed at boosting exports, including policy continuity, export facilitation measures, improved logistics, digitisation of trade processes, and focused support to MSME exporters.”

Import Growth Reflects Domestic Strength

On the import side, India’s total imports during April–December 2025 increased 4.95 per cent to USD 730.84 billion, compared to USD 696.37 billion a year earlier.

Explaining the rise in imports, Ralhan noted,“Higher inflows of energy products, electronics, machinery and industrial inputs indicate robust domestic manufacturing activity, infrastructure expansion and investment demand, which augur well for medium-term economic growth.”

Positive Trade Outlook

FIEO noted that diversification across advanced and emerging markets has helped India maintain stability in its export performance at a time when global trade routes are being reshaped.

Ralhan said continued policy support, faster logistics, stable trade agreements and sustained focus on new markets will be essential to maintain and accelerate export growth in the coming months.

(KNN Bureau)