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Executive Summary
This report details the performance and growth of Software Technology Park (STP) units in India, highlighting that exports reached an estimated ₹7.73 Lakh Crore in FY 2025-26. The document, presented to the Lok Sabha on August 12, 2026, outlines strategic measures taken by the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) to enhance the ease of doing business and streamline regulatory approvals. It provides a three-year comparative analysis of STP units, investments, and trade data across various Indian states and Union Territories.
Key Points / Main Content
Performance Statistics (FY 2025-26 Estimates)
Export Growth: Total exports by STP units grew to ₹7,73,898.97 Crore, up from ₹6,36,619.87 Crore in FY 2023-24.
Unit Expansion: The total number of registered STP units increased to 2,125.
Investment and Imports: Reported investments for the period stood at ₹7,362.86 Crore, with total imports recorded at ₹9,960.26 Crore.
Regional Leaders: Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Telangana emerged as leading states in terms of export volume and number of STP units.
Streamlining and Ease of Doing Business Measures
Automation of Services: Statutory services, including the filing and approval of SOFTEX forms, are now fully automated to ensure speedy delivery and industry satisfaction.
RBI Integration: The STPI online system is integrated with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Export Data Processing and Monitoring System (EDPMS) for near real-time electronic transmission of export declaration data.
Simplified Import Procedures: The previous case-to-case import permission requirement has been replaced by blanket import permissions for the relevant financial year.
DTA Sales Reform: The requirement for prior permission for Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) sales has been replaced with a self-declaration system, except for advance DTA sales in the first year of operation.
Regulatory Framework
Single-Window Clearance: STPI provides statutory services under a single-window clearance system to promote 100% export-oriented software and IT-enabled services (IT/ITeS).
Service Standards: STPI adheres to prescribed timelines for approvals as outlined in its official Citizen’s Charter.
Impact Analysis
IT/ITeS Exporters (STP Units)Impact
Exporters benefit from reduced manual intervention, enhanced transparency, and faster exchange of export data. The transition from case-to-case permissions to blanket approvals and self-declarations significantly reduces administrative burdens.
Action Required
Units must utilize the automated STPI online portal for statutory filings and ensure compliance with the self-declaration requirements for DTA sales.
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)Impact
The organization has modernized its operations through automation and system integration, allowing for improved monitoring of export transactions and more efficient service delivery.
Action Required
STPI must continue to maintain the single-window clearance system and adhere to the service delivery timelines stipulated in the Citizen’s Charter.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)Impact
The integration with STPI’s system allows the RBI to receive accurate export declaration data more efficiently, facilitating better oversight of foreign exchange and trade compliance.
Action Required
Maintain the integration of the EDPMS with STPI’s online platform to ensure the continued seamless flow of near real-time export data.
Key Entities Referenced
Software Technology Park (STP) Scheme: A 100% export-oriented scheme launched by the Government of India to promote software and IT-enabled services (IT/ITeS) exports.
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI): The primary agency providing statutory services, single-window clearance, and administrative support for units registered under the STP scheme.
Ministry of Electronics & IT: The central ministry responsible for launching initiatives to expand the IT sector and overseeing the Software Technology Parks.
Export Data Processing and Monitoring System (EDPMS): An RBI system integrated with STPI to facilitate seamless electronic transmission of export declaration data and streamline regulatory compliance.
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw: The Union Minister of Electronics and IT who provided the official details regarding the scheme’s performance in the Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Software Technology Parks Strengthen India’s IT
Export Ecosystem and Ease of Doing Business
STP Units Record over ₹7.73 Lakh Crore in Exports in FY
2025-26
प्रव तथ: 14 AUG 2026 11:49AM by PIB Delhi
The Government of India has launched several initiatives and programs to support the expansion of the IT
sector and is constantly working to promote the sector throughout the country. The Software Technology Park
(STP) is one such important scheme in this effort.
STP Scheme is a 100% export-oriented scheme to promote software and IT-enabled services (IT/ITeS) exports
from India and STPI has been providing Statutory Services on a single-window Clearance System under STP
Scheme.
Details regarding STP units for the last three years are tabled below:
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26
Total No of STP Units 2059 2042 2125
Total Investment reported by STP units 10,709.92 8,870.78 7,362.86*
(In Rs. Crore)
Total Imports by STP Units (In Rs. Crore) 9,947.47 9,482.27 9,960.26*
Total Exports by STP Units (In Rs. Crore) 6,36,619.87 6,88,194.11 7,73,898.97*
*Estimated
State-wise details of STP units registered under the STP Scheme, the investment reported by these units,
and their exports and imports over the last three years are given below.
State-wise numbers of STP units registered with STPI in last three years
Sl. No. Name of State/UT 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26
1 Andhra Pradesh 33 30 31
2 Assam 1 2 23 Bihar 1 - -
4 Chandigarh 20 13 13
5 Chhattisgarh 11 11 10
6 Goa 5 5 5
7 Gujarat 38 37 37
8 Haryana 78 83 87
9 Himachal Pradesh 1 1 -
10 Jammu & Kashmir 4 4 4
11 Jharkhand 10 9 9
12 Karnataka 393 381 391
13 Kerala 73 68 69
14 Madhya Pradesh 21 23 24
15 Maharashtra 347 352 367
16 Meghalaya 4 4 4
17 Odisha 112 117 132
18 Puducherry 5 5 5
19 Punjab 36 37 39
20 Rajasthan 21 23 23
21 Tamil Nadu 366 371 391
22 Telangana 288 274 280
23 The Govt of NCT of Delhi 17 21 22
24 Uttar Pradesh 104 99 10725 Uttarakhand 5 5 5
26 West Bengal 65 67 68
2059 2042 2125
State-wise exports and imports done by STP units registered with STPI during last three years
(Rs. In Cr)
Sl. Name of 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26*
State/UT
No.
Import Export Import Export Import Export
1 Andhra 4.56 2325.7 5.53 4743.61 3.29 5057.15
Pradesh
2 Assam - - - 1.01 - 0.65
3 Chandigarh 0.02 519.15 1.74 491.66 0.3 414.34
4 Chhattisgarh - 64.29 - 71.66 - 75.93
5 Goa 0.02 141.73 - 49.43 - 81.21
6 Gujarat 4.54 2,242.10 7.70 2,584.11 0.35 3,150.69
7 Haryana 184.59 24,409.54 153.11 24,938.34 132.33 26,885.28
8 Jammu & - 15.14 - 16.07 - 19.55
Kashmir
9 Jharkhand - 33.77 - 26.03 - 30.41
10 Karnataka 6,553.02 2,86,411.68 6,559.73 3,08,909.11 8,145.30 3,50,184.78
11 Kerala 15.02 4,019.85 21.60 4,299.83 26.69 3,447.61
12 Madhya Pradesh 0.2 468.51 - 464.44 - 681.63
13 Maharashtra 1,111.66 1,26,560.73 1,109.27 1,42,088.85 40.44 1,62,594.11
14 Meghalaya 0.87 123.78 - 148.99 - 147.5415 Odisha 9.02 3,183.43 12.64 3227.13 5.36 3,492.42
16 Puducherry 1.67 169.29 - 195.17 1.6 207.78
17 Punjab 3.36 1267.34 0.03 1522.43 - 1623.02
18 Rajasthan 2.71 1798.65 2.16 1910.9 2.34 2072.05
19 Tamil Nadu 476.14 50,496.25 617.93 51,536.55 529.39 60,591.28
20 Telangana 922.16 96,269.05 746.43 1,01,570.02 887.81 1,13,101.83
21 The Govt of - 894.18 - 810.88 1.12 652.08
NCT of Delhi
22 Uttar Pradesh 148.87 25,823.88 218.82 28,901.73 159.84 28,442.69
23 Uttarakhand - 48.82 - 58.07 - 56.68
24 West Bengal 49.04 9,333.01 25.58 9,628.09 24.10 10,888.26
9,487.47 6,36,619.87 9,482.27 6,88,194.11 9,960.26 7,73,898.97
*Estimated
STPI adheres to the prescribed timelines for approvals and delivery of services under the STP Scheme, as
outlined in its Citizen’s Charter available at https://stpi.in/en/citizens-charter.
Measures taken by the Software technology Parks of India (STPI) to streamline approvals and improve
ease of doing business for STP units are as follows:
Automation of Statutory Services: For providing seamless services to the IT exporters, statutory
services including SOFTEX filling, its approval and final intimation to them has been automated.
This has ensured speedy delivery of services to the satisfaction of the IT industry.
Integration with RBI’s Export Data Processing and Monitoring System (EDPMS) System for
IT exporters: STPI’s online system for IT exporters has been integrated with the Reserve Bank of
India’s EDPMS for sharing of export data. This integration has enabled seamless electronic
transmission of export declaration data to RBI in near real time. This has facilitated faster exchange
of export data, enhanced accuracy and transparency, reduced manual intervention, improved
monitoring of export transactions, and streamlined regulatory compliance for IT/ITeS exporters.
Simplification of Import Procedures: The earlier practice of case-to-case import permissions has
been replaced with blanket import permissions for the financial year concerned.
Self-Declaration for Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) Sales: The requirement for prior DTA
permissions for STPI-registered units has been replaced with a submission of self-declaration
(except for advance DTA sales in first year of operation).
This information was given by Union Minister of Electronics and IT Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in Lok
Sabha on 12.08.2026***
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