New Delhi, April 16 -- India's cumulative exports of merchandise and services during the fiscal year 2024-25 (April-March) are estimated to have grown by 5.50 per cent to USD 820.93 billion, compared to USD 778.13 billion in the previous fiscal year, according to data released by the government.

The merchandise exports segment showed marginal growth of 0.08 per cent, reaching USD 437.42 billion in FY 2024-25 compared to USD 437.07 billion in the previous year.

More significantly, non-petroleum exports registered a robust increase of 6.0 per cent, valued at USD 374.08 billion against USD 352.92 billion in FY 2023-24.

Electronic goods emerged as one of the strongest performing sectors, with exports surging by 32.47 per cent to USD 38.58 ...