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US Takes More Than Half of India’s Software Exports
India sold more computer and technology services to other countries in FY26.
The United States bought the largest share of these services.
US purchases from India reached $119.7 billion, or more than half of India’s software exports.
India’s total software services exports reached $221.4 billion.
IT services made up the biggest part of those exports.
Business process outsourcing was another major contributor.
Sales made by Indian technology workers at overseas locations fell slightly.
The survey showed strong growth but did not say that visas or trade tensions caused these changes.
Software exports to the United States rose 11% to $119.7 billion in FY26.
The US accounted for 54.1% of India’s total software services exports, up from 52.9% in FY25.
India’s overall software services exports increased 8.2% to $221.4 billion, excluding overseas subsidiary revenues.
IT services generated about $147 billion, while business process outsourcing contributed $56 billion.
The United Kingdom remained the second-largest market, with its share edging down to 15.4%.
- Who
- Indian software and technology companies, with the United States as their largest market.
- What
- India’s software services exports rose, with US-bound exports accounting for 54.1% of the total.
- Where
- India’s software services export market, particularly sales to the United States and United Kingdom.
- When
- Fiscal year 2026, compared with fiscal year 2025.
- Why
- US-bound exports grew faster than India’s overall software services exports, increasing the US share.
Key facts
- US software exports
- $119.7 billion in FY26
- US share
- 54.1% of India’s software services exports
- Total software services exports
- $221.4 billion, excluding overseas subsidiary revenues
- Overseas affiliate revenues
- $17.9 billion
- IT services exports
- About $147 billion
- Business process outsourcing exports
- $56 billion
- Survey coverage
- 2,363 responses from 7,569 exporters, representing nearly 89% of estimated exports
Sources
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