Survey on Computer Software and Information Technology Enabled Services Exports: 2025-26
Distilled Policy Brief
- India's software services exports increased by 8.2 per cent year-on-year during 2025-26 to reach US$ 221.4 billion, while total software export services including foreign affiliates stood at US$ 239.3 billion.
- The United States remained the primary destination with a 54.1 per cent share, followed by European countries at 31.8 per cent, with the US dollar serving as the principal invoicing currency.
- Software services were predominantly delivered through the off-site mode, accounting for 91.7 per cent of the total share.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
According to the RBI survey on computer software and ITES exports for 2025-26, India's software services exports grew by 8.2 per cent to US$ 221.4 billion, with the US remaining the top destination (54.1 per cent share) and off-site delivery accounting for 91.7 per cent.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Examine the trends, major destinations, and growth dynamics of India's computer software and ITES exports in bolstering the country's services trade and external sector resilience.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the annual survey on computer software and information technology enabled services (ITES) exports for 2025-26 released by the Reserve Bank, consider the following statements: 1. The United States was the primary destination for India's software exports, followed by European countries. 2. The majority of India's software services exports were delivered through the on-site mode rather than the off-site mode. 3. The US dollar served as the principal invoicing currency for these exports. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- [A] 1 and 2 only
- [B] 2 and 3 only
- [C] 1 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because the United States remained the primary destination with a 54.1 per cent share, followed by European countries at 31.8 per cent. Statement 2 is incorrect because software services were predominantly delivered through the off-site mode (91.7 per cent share) rather than the on-site mode. Statement 3 is correct as the US dollar served as the principal invoicing currency for India's software exports.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.