𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝟴𝟲𝟯 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀
India total exports reached 863 billion dollars in fiscal year 2025-26. This figure represents an all-time high for the country.
Key facts regarding export growth:
- Total exports rose from 441 billion dollars to 863 billion dollars over the last ten years.
- Growth occurred despite US tariffs and conflicts in West Asia.
- Primary drivers include engineering goods, petroleum products, electronics, pharmaceuticals, gems, jewellery, and chemicals.
Gujarat performance:
- Gujarat contributes 110 billion dollars to total outbound shipments.
- Gujarat SEZ exports rose from 21,79,808 crore rupees in 2014-15 to 23,00,793 crore rupees in 2025-26.
- The state accounts for 21 percent of India total SEZ exports.
- Investments in Gujarat SEZs grew from 21,22,654 crore rupees to 22,28,624 crore rupees.
- Employment in Gujarat SEZs increased from 63,475 to over 2.22 lakh jobs.
Semiconductor developments:
- The government notified a new SEZ for Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Limited in Dholera.
- Four semiconductor SEZs in Gujarat include CG Semi Technologies, Kaynes Semicon, Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Micron Technology.
- Gujarat SEZ officials target 20 percent annual export growth and 10 percent employment growth.
Source: The Times of India