The Economic Times

CM DK Shivakumar hails Karnataka's dynamic economy; state registers 9.5% export growth in FY 2025-26

Karnataka's economy is booming. Exports grew by 9.5 percent in the financial year 2025-26, reaching almost 19.7 lakh crore. The state leads in software and services exports. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar also assured that welfare schemes will continue with enhanced verification to prevent misuse. These benefits are exclusively for Karnataka residents.