Ahmedabad Crosses Rs 1 Lakh Crore Export Mark in FY26
Ahmedabad district has achieved a historic milestone by crossing the Rs 1 lakh crore export mark for the first time in the financial year 2025-26. According to data from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), the district's exports reached Rs 1.05 lakh crore, adding nearly Rs 8,000 crore over the previous fiscal year's Rs 97,752 crore. This growth comes despite global tariff-related headwinds, with experts attributing the success to a diversified manufacturing base and currency depreciation.
Ahmedabad Ranks Fifth Among India's Top Exporting Districts
DGFT data places Ahmedabad fifth among India's top exporting districts in FY26. The district's export growth was led by pharmaceuticals, automobiles, dyes and chemicals, along with steady engineering and textile shipments. In dollar terms, exports were largely flat at $11,888 million in FY26 compared with $11,956 million in FY25, though higher than $11,161 million in FY24, indicating that the rupee-value rise was partly driven by depreciation.
Gujarat Retains Top Exporting State Status
Gujarat retained its position as India's biggest exporting state, accounting for 25.57% of the country's total exports in FY26. Ahmedabad contributed 10.75% of Gujarat's total exports, emerging as the state's second-largest exporting district. Nationally, Jamnagar retained the top spot with exports of Rs 3.22 lakh crore. Surat and Kutch also featured in the national top 10, underscoring Gujarat's strength across petroleum products, gems and jewellery, engineering goods and chemicals.
DGFT Official Highlights Ahmedabad's Export Strength
Rahul Singh, joint director at DGFT, said, “Ahmedabad stood fifth in the country with Rs 1.05 lakh crore exports in 2025-26, which was Rs 97,752 crore in 2024-25. Ahmedabad has a strong export presence in pharmaceuticals, automobiles, dyes, chemicals, cotton fabric and made ups, machinery for dairy, engine and parts, rice (other than basmati), products of iron and steel, among others.” Singh also pointed to the state's broader export footprint, noting, “Gujarat has four districts among the national top 10 in terms of exports. Bharuch ranks 11th across the country. The state has a vast coastline and well-established infrastructure, which plays a major role in the growth of manufacturing and exports.”
Industry Experts Cite Diversification as Key
Apurva Shah, vice president of the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), said Ahmedabad's breadth of industries helped it sustain growth amid trade uncertainty. “Gujarat has been at the top in the country’s exports and now we have five districts among the top 11 nationally. Ahmedabad has a diversified industrial manufacturing profile with multiple sectors contributing significantly,” Shah said. The milestone reflects the resilience of Ahmedabad's export ecosystem, with multiple sectors driving growth despite global challenges.
