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US Share of India’s Software Exports Rises Amid Trade War
India sells many computer and business services to other countries.
In 2025-26, these software services exports were worth $221.4 billion.
The United States bought the largest share, worth $119.7 billion.
That was 54.1% of all India’s software services exports.
The US share was 52.9% the year before.
The United Kingdom was the second-largest destination, with 15.4%.
IT services made up the biggest part of the exports, followed by BPO services.
The totals did not include sales made by foreign branches of Indian companies.
India’s software services exports reached $221.4 billion in 2025-26, an 8% increase from the previous year.
The United States accounted for $119.7 billion, or 54.1%, of India’s software services exports.
The US share rose from 52.9% in 2024-25, despite the start of a global trade war.
The United Kingdom remained second, but its share declined slightly from 15.5% to 15.4%.
IT services contributed $147 billion, while BPO services contributed $56 billion; foreign-affiliate sales were excluded.
- Who
- India’s software services industry, with the United States as its largest destination and the United Kingdom as the second-largest destination.
- What
- India’s software services exports increased to $221.4 billion, while the US share rose to 54.1%.
- Where
- India’s software services were exported primarily to the United States and the United Kingdom.
- When
- In 2025-26; the data was released on Friday, though the article does not specify the date.
- Why
- The article links the development to increased US demand for India’s software services during a year when the United States began a global trade war targeting goods imports.
Key facts
- Total software services exports
- $221.4 billion in 2025-26
- Annual growth
- 8% from the previous year
- US exports
- $119.7 billion
- US share
- 54.1%, up from 52.9% in 2024-25
- UK share
- 15.4%, down from 15.5%
- IT services
- $147 billion
- BPO services
- $56 billion
- Excluded sales
- $17.9 billion from foreign affiliates of Indian companies
Sources
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