ENA Sectors 2026-02-17 16:30:23 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Feb 17 (KNN)</strong> The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has hailed the growth in Indias exports during April January period of 2025 26, describing it as a sign of resilience amid global uncertainties.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">India's total merchandise and services exports stood at USD 720.76 billion in April-January period of 2025-26 as compared to USD 679.02 billion in the corresponding period of the previous year. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">S C Ralhan, President of FIEO, stated, The 6.15 per cent growth in overall exports during April-January 2025-26 is a positive and reassuring indicator of the inherent strength and competitiveness of Indian industry.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He noted that the recently concluded free trade agreements with the European Union and the United States could mark a significant shift in Indias trade landscape by offering better market access and tariff advantages.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He said sectors such as engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, textiles and garments, leather, gems and jewellery, agriculture and marine products are expected to benefit from the new agreements. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The steady performance of engineering goods, electronics, pharmaceuticals and agricultural products also points to diversification in Indias export basket.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Ralhan said, The increase in imports, particularly of petroleum, electronic goods, machinery and industrial raw materials, reflects robust domestic demand and ongoing capacity expansion across sectors.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He added that despite the January deficit, the overall trade position remains manageable given steady export growth and stable economic fundamentals.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">FIEO expressed confidence that sustained policy support and improved market access under the new trade agreements will help maintain export momentum in the coming months.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 45179 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/indias-export-growth-in-apriljan-2025-26-reflects-industry-strength-fieo 2026-02-17 16:30:23 knnindia.co.in