India's exports to FTA partner countries record robust growth in Q1FY27: Commerce ministry

India’s exports to key Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partner countries recorded **strong growth in Q1 FY27 (April–June 2026)**, supporting the overall momentum in merchandise exports. 📈 **Key Highlights:** * 🇸🇬 **Singapore:** Exports surged **101.2% YoY** to $6.52 billion from $3.24 billion. * 🇱🇰 **Sri Lanka:** Exports jumped **123.8%** to $2.35 billion. * 🌏 **ASEAN:** Exports increased **61.6%** to $14.61 billion. * 🇲🇾 **Malaysia:** Exports rose **75.2%** to $2.54 billion. * 🇦🇺 **Australia:** Exports grew **25.2%** to $2.68 billion. * 🇬🇧 **UK:** Exports increased **11.1%** to $3.69 billion. The India-UK trade agreement became operational on July 15, 2026. * 🇰🇷 **South Korea:** Up **22.6%** to $1.95 billion. * 🇯🇵 **Japan:** Up **22.4%** to $1.75 billion. * 🇴🇲 **Oman:** Up **26.4%** to $1.39 billion. * 🇳🇵 **Nepal:** Up **18.1%** to $2.28 billion. Overall, India’s exports rose **15.92% YoY to $129.32 billion** during Q1 FY27. 🔹 **Market Takeaway:** Strong export growth across FTA partner countries is a positive signal for India’s export-oriented sectors, including **pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, chemicals, textiles, automobiles, auto components and electronics**. Companies with significant export exposure could benefit from expanding international demand and improved market access. **Overall:** The data indicates that India’s FTAs are increasingly supporting trade growth and strengthening India’s position in global markets.