Which group recorded the highest percentage growth in exports in October 2026?
- A.Engineering goods
- B.Electronic goods
- C.Petroleum products
- D.Gems and jewellery
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Explanation
The correct answer is petroleum products. Exports of petroleum products grew 140.21 percent during the month, moving from US$ 3.70 billion in October 2025 to US$ 8.89 billion in October 2026, the steepest rise among the groups named as drivers of export growth. Option B, electronic goods, grew 62.70 percent, from US$ 4.08 billion to US$ 6.64 billion, which is strong but well short of the petroleum figure. Option D, gems and jewellery, added 40.06 percent, rising from US$ 2.29 billion to US$ 3.21 billion. Option A, engineering goods, grew 36.01 percent, from US$ 9.37 billion to US$ 12.74 billion; it is the largest of these groups by value but the slowest growing of the four. Organic and inorganic chemicals, the fifth driver, grew 36.20 percent to US$ 2.89 billion.
Read the full article: India's October 2026 Exports Reach US$ 89.99 Billion
Practice Questions
India's total exports of merchandise and services in October 2026 were estimated at:
- A.US$ 69.27 billion
- B.US$ 89.99 billion
- C.US$ 110.07 billion
- D.US$ 49.47 billion
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The trade estimate for October 2026 places total exports of goods and services together at US$ 89.99 billion, which works out to growth of 29.90 percent over the same month a year earlier.
Read the full explanation →Cumulative total exports during April to October of 2026-27 are estimated at:
- A.US$ 487.59 billion
- B.US$ 568.84 billion
- C.US$ 662.19 billion
- D.US$ 309.06 billion
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Across the seven months from April to October of 2026-27, exports of goods and services together are estimated at US$ 568.84 billion, a growth of 16.66 percent.
Read the full explanation →What export figure for October was described as an all time high at the fair?
- A.Nearly 60 billion dollars
- B.Nearly 75 billion dollars
- C.Nearly 90 billion dollars
- D.Nearly 120 billion dollars
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Speaking at the opening of the fair, the Commerce and Industry Minister said the country had posted its highest ever monthly export total in October, made up of roughly 50 billion dollars of merchandise and about 40 billion dollars of services.
Read the full explanation →How many startups are being showcased in the Hall of Inspiration at the 45th IITF?
- A.300
- B.450
- C.600
- D.750
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The Hall of Inspiration was described as a major attraction of this edition, and it puts 600 startups and their innovations before visitors.
Read the full explanation →Where was the 45th India International Trade Fair 2026 inaugurated?
- A.Pragati Maidan Hall 7
- B.Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- C.Yashobhoomi, Dwarka
- D.India Expo Centre, Greater Noida
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The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry opened the 45th India International Trade Fair at Bharat Mandapam, and the same venue is the one the government says it will expand in a fresh phase that nearly doubles the exhibition space on offer.
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