Parliament Question: Export Performance to US

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2874 ANSWERED ON 10/03/2026 EXPORT PERFORMANCE TO US

2874. SHRI ESWARASAMY K:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री) be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has undertaken a sector-wise and State-wise assessment of export performance to the United States (US) and other major trading partners following the imposition or revision of tariff measures since April 2025, if so, the details thereof;

(b) the details of product categories where Indian exports currently face tariffs exceeding 20 per cent in major destination markets and the details, where India imposes tariffs exceeding 20 per cent on imports from key trading partners, country and sector-wise; and

(c) the details of export growth or decline in key sectors such as electronics (including smartphones), pharmaceuticals, gems and jewellery, textiles, engineering goods, solar equipment, metals and auto components, along with the estimated impact on production and employment? ANSWER वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्यमंत्री (श्री णिणिन प्रसाद) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

(a) The Government continues to work with stakeholders (Exporters and Industry) to mitigate the impact of the US tariff measures on Indian exports through a comprehensive multi-pronged strategy encompassing intensive engagement with the US Government for a mutually beneficial India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement, immediate relief through Trade relief measures of RBI, Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters, enhancement of domestic demand through next generation GST reforms, Export Promotion measures such as the new Export Promotion Mission which provide support and assistance to our exporters, pursuing FTAs with new countries and better utilization of existing FTA. It is expected that these measures will also enhance diversification and resilience in India’s trade relationships.

(b) Country-wise Most Favoured Nation (MFN) applied duty rates may be seen on the WTO Tariff and

Trade Data portal at https://ttd.wto.org/en/download/six-digit. Further, product-wise applied duties applicable on imports into and exports from India, including the Trade Agreements, are publicly accessible on the Trade Connect Portal under the “Tariff Explorer” section at

https://www.trade.gov.in/apps/free-trade-agreements

(c) During April–January (2025–26), India’s exports to the US stood at $20.86 billion in electronics (including smartphones), $5.98 billion in engineering goods, $0.96 billion in solar equipment, $4.83 billion in metals and equipment, $2.03 billion in auto components, $7.25 billion in pharmaceuticals, $7.88 billion in textiles, and $4.19 billion in gems and jewellery.

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