♦ India’s goods and services exports have crossed a record $820 billion in financial year 2024-25, which represents a close to 6 percent increase over the corresponding figure of $778 billion for the previous financial year (2023-24).

♦ The figures were revealed at a meeting held by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal with the Export Promotion Councils and industry bodies in New Delhi to discuss the emerging trade scenario.

♦ The minister complimented the exporters for the all-time high achievement in exports despite multiple headwinds, including the Red Sea crisis, Israel-Hamas conflict spilling over to the Gulf region, continuation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and slow growth in some developed economies.