Surge in India's engineering exports validation of country's progress: Commerce ministry official

India's engineering exports have leapt from $70 billion in the financial year 2014-15 to $122.43 billion in FY 2025-26, which is a powerful validation of the country's development and progress, a senior official said on Monday.

Addressing a press conference in Panaji, Vimal Anand, Joint Secretary of Department of Commerce, said that the remarkable rise in the sector over the past 12 years reflects growing strength, competitiveness and resilience of the country's manufacturing and export ecosystem.

He said that engineering exports have expanded from nearly $70 billion in fiscal 2015 to $122.43 billion in the financial year ending March 31, 2026.


Their share in India's merchandise exports has steadily increased from about one-fifth of total exports to nearly 28 per cent, reaffirming the sector's position as the largest contributor to the country's merchandise export basket, the official said.

He said that this growth has been achieved despite an increasingly complex global trade environment marked by geopolitical uncertainties, supply chain disruptions and evolving market dynamics, underscoring the resilience and adaptability of Indian exporters.

Anand said that the engineering export basket has become increasingly diversified over the years, with Indian products establishing a strong presence across major global markets, including North America, the European Union and other advanced economies.

The development reflects the quality, reliability and global competitiveness of Indian engineering goods, he said.

According to Anand, exports remain an important driver of economic growth, employment generation and integration into global value chains.

The government has adopted a proactive and consultative approach towards export promotion, maintaining continuous engagement with industry stakeholders to understand emerging challenges and respond through timely policy interventions, he added.