New Delhi, Nov. 20 -- India's export sector has delivered a powerful message of resilience and global competitiveness in by far in 2025-26, recording its highest-ever quarterly exports in both Q1 and Q2, and culminating in the highest-ever export performance for the first half of any financial year.

This achievement comes at a time when global trade continues to be weighed down by geopolitical tensions, supply-chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, and uneven demand recovery across major markets.

In the first quarter (April-June 2025), India's overall exports, merchandise and services combined, reached USD 209.0 billion, surpassing the previous year's Q1 figure of USD 202.5 billion.

The Q1 performance also reflects India's improved...