India's exports surge to Africa and ASEAN, posting strong growth in Apr-Aug FY27
India's merchandise exports rose sharply in April-August FY27, with shipments to Africa up 47% and to ASEAN up 56%, driven by diversification efforts.
According to the Commerce Ministry, India's merchandise exports expanded by 18.51% to $259.89 billion in the April-September window of FY27. Regional breakdowns reveal a 47% jump in exports to Africa, now accounting for 12.2% of total trade, and a 56% surge to ASEAN nations, reaching $23.08 billion. West Asian shipments are gradually returning to pre-conflict volumes, rising from $4.2 billion in April to $5.01 billion in August.
Exports to North-East Asia rose 37% to $21.03 billion, while South Asian and other European markets grew 24%. Vehicle exports saw notable gains, with light-duty trucks up 71% and medium-duty trucks up 67%, and high-tech goods like optical fibre and control boards nearly doubled.
Why it matters
The export boom highlights India's successful market diversification and its growing role in global trade.
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