RBI International Trade in Services Data August 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has published the monthly data on India’s international trade in services for the month of August 2026. This official update provides comprehensive figures regarding the country's service sector exports and imports for the fiscal year.

Overview of India's Services Trade in 2026

The Reserve Bank of India releases regular updates concerning the nation's economic indicators, including international trade performance. The latest release outlines the financial values for both receipts (exports) and payments (imports) from April 2026 through August 2026. According to the published figures, the provisional data for July and August sit alongside revised numbers for April to June, which were calculated on a pro-rata basis utilizing balance of payments statistics from Q1:2026-27.

Stakeholders, financial analysts, and researchers tracking India's external sector performance can utilize these metrics to observe monthly trends. The statistics capture year-on-year growth rates embedded within parentheses, offering clear comparative insights into how service exports and imports have performed relative to preceding periods.

International Trade in Services Data Table

The table below details the receipts and payments of international trade in services from April 2026 to August 2026, measured in US$ million:

Month	Receipts (Exports) in US$ Million	Payments (Imports) in US$ Million
April – 2026	36,845 (12.2)	18,448 (9.1)
May – 2026	33,196 (2.3)	17,667 (5.8)
June – 2026	36,197 (12.7)	18,508 (16.4)
July – 2026	38,253 (13.4)	20,606 (19.1)
August – 2026	35,471 (13.7)	18,934 (21.4)

Key Highlights and Statistics

During August 2026, India recorded service exports (receipts) amounting to US$ 35,471 million, registering a growth rate of 13.7 percent over the corresponding month of the previous year. Meanwhile, service imports (payments) for August 2026 stood at US$ 18,934 million, marking a growth rate of 21.4 percent compared to the previous year.

Earlier in the fiscal year, July 2026 witnessed the highest receipt figures at US$ 38,253 million, while May 2026 recorded the lowest receipts at US$ 33,196 million. Import payments peaked in July 2026 at US$ 20,606 million and saw their lowest point in May 2026 at US$ 17,667 million. Readers and researchers can visit the official Reserve Bank of India website for further archived reports and detailed statistical releases.

Important Dates

Label	Date
Release Date	30 September 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What authority released the international trade in services data? The data was released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

What period does the latest published data cover? The latest press release details figures for the month of August 2026, along with comparative data from April to July 2026.

What were the service exports (receipts) for August 2026? Service exports for August 2026 stood at US$ 35,471 million.

What were the service imports (payments) for August 2026? Service imports for August 2026 stood at US$ 18,934 million.

Are the figures for July and August 2026 final? No, data for July and August are provisional, whereas figures for April to June have been revised on a pro-rata basis.