NEW DELHI — India’s Software Technology Parks (STP) scheme recorded a major financial milestone, generating an estimated ₹7,73,898.97 crore in software and IT-enabled services (IT/ITeS) exports during Fiscal Year 2025–26, according to official ministry data.
The figures, presented by Union Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Lok Sabha, highlight consistent year-on-year growth across the nation’s IT export ecosystem, rising from ₹6,36,619.87 crore in FY 2023–24 and ₹6,88,194.11 crore in FY 2024–25.
Key Macro Trends & Operations (FY 2025–26)
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Registered Active Units: Total operational STP units expanded to 2,125 nationwide, up from 2,042 in the previous fiscal year.
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Import Values: Equipment and technology imports by registered units stood at an estimated ₹9,960.26 crore.
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Capital Investments: Reported capital investments by STP units reached ₹7,362.86 crore.
Top Export-Performing States
The latest dataset underscores the dominance of traditional technology hubs, along with steady contributions from emerging state ecosystems:
| State / Union Territory | Registered Units (2025–26) | Exports (in ₹ Crore) |
| Karnataka | 391 | 3,50,184.78 |
| Maharashtra | 367 | 1,62,594.11 |
| Telangana | 280 | 1,13,101.83 |
| Tamil Nadu | 391 | 60,591.28 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 107 | 28,442.69 |
| Haryana | 87 | 26,885.28 |
| West Bengal | 68 | 10,888.26 |
Key Ease of Doing Business Measures
To accelerate growth and simplify regulatory compliance for 100% export-oriented units, Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) has implemented several administrative and digital reforms:
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Automated Statutory Services: Complete automation of SOFTEX filing, verification, and approval workflows for faster turnarounds.
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RBI EDPMS Integration: Real-time electronic integration between STPI’s portal and the Reserve Bank of India’s Export Data Processing and Monitoring System to streamline regulatory data exchanges and minimize manual intervention.
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Simplified Import Guidelines: Replaced case-by-case import approval requirements with comprehensive, blanket annual import permissions.
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Self-Declaration for DTA Sales: Transitioned from mandatory prior permissions to a self-declaration framework for Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) sales (excluding first-year advance sales).
