India-Singapore Bilateral Trade Crosses USD 34 Billion in FY25: Rubix Data Sciences
Mumbai, September 24, 2025. Rubix Data Sciences, a leading risk management and monitoring company, has released an insightful new report on Singapore as part of its flagship Country Insights series. The report highlights Singapore’s economic resilience and its strategic role as a hub for trade and investment in Asia. Despite global trade turbulence, Singapore has reinforced its position as a regional hub for commerce and investment. Bilateral trade between India and Singapore crossed USD 34 billion in FY2025, while FDI equity inflows from Singapore into India surged 27% year-on-year, cementing its place as India’s largest foreign investor for the seventh consecutive year.
The report underscores how Singapore has managed to sustain growth and competitiveness in an uncertain global environment. Leveraging its strategic location, advanced infrastructure, and efficient logistics, the country has built a diversified economic base, spanning wholesale trade, manufacturing, finance, and transport, that continues to attract capital and drive regional integration.
Economic Performance Amid Global Uncertainty
Singapore’s economy recorded a robust GDP growth of 4.4% in 2024, driven by strong performance in wholesale trade, manufacturing, finance, insurance, and transport. The Ministry of Trade and Industry has revised the 2025 GDP forecast to 1.5%–2.5%, reflecting stronger-than-expected first-half results. Inflation is expected to remain moderate between 1% and 2.5%, while the government’s gross debt-to-GDP ratio of 176.3% poses minimal fiscal risk, as borrowings are investment-backed rather than funding expenditures.
Strategic Enabler: Singapore as a Global Trade Hub
Singapore’s entrepôt model, which transforms imports into globally exported goods with minimal processing, reinforces its position as a key trading hub. Total trade in 2024 reached USD 962 billion, with electronic integrated circuits and refined petroleum among major imports, and exports directed to key destinations including China, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Singapore’s growth momentum remains strong, with total trade reaching USD 505 billion in the first half of 2025. However, as a key entrepôt, the country’s trade performance is closely tied to how other economies navigate the evolving US tariff landscape in the coming months.
India–Singapore Trade and Investment: Strengthening Ties
Singapore is India’s sixth-largest bilateral trade partner and the largest source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for seven consecutive years. Total goods trade between India and Singapore reached USD 34 billion in FY2025, with India’s exports primarily in turbojets and electrical components, and imports dominated by electronics and computer products. Singapore’s FDI equity inflows into India rose 27% year-on-year in FY2025, reflecting investor confidence in India’s growth prospects and the strength of bilateral economic relations.
Policy and Investment Initiatives: Building a Future-Ready Economy
The Singapore government has launched initiatives to strengthen innovation, technology adoption, and economic competitiveness. Budget 2025 supports corporate growth, R&D, AI and quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing. Key programs highlighted in the report include the Enterprise Compute Initiative, which provides businesses access to AI tools and cloud computing, and the National Semiconductor Centre, which enhances semiconductor R&D and manufacturing capabilities. Singapore’s multiple free trade agreements and digital economy pacts, including the EU–Singapore Digital Trade Agreement, further strengthen market access and investment opportunities.
Outlook: Moderately Positive
Despite global uncertainties, Singapore’s economic outlook remains resilient, underpinned by moderate growth, strategic investments, and a diversified economic base. Core inflation is expected to remain between 1% and 2%, and headline CPI is likely to average 1%–2.5%. Robust public finances, strategic sectoral growth, and its position as a regional trade and investment hub equip Singapore to navigate global challenges while sustaining economic stability.
Commenting on the report, Mohan Ramaswamy, Co-Founder & CEO, Rubix Data Sciences, said, “Singapore demonstrates remarkable economic resilience, balancing global challenges with strategic foresight, innovation, and trade connectivity. From strong GDP growth in key sectors to its position as India’s largest FDI partner in Asia, our report provides decision-makers with actionable insights to understand cross-border trade, identify opportunities, and manage risks in an increasingly complex environment.”
The Rubix Data Sciences report offers a 360-degree perspective on Singapore’s macroeconomic environment, trade dynamics, and strategic opportunities, equipping businesses, lenders, and policymakers with actionable intelligence to navigate complex global markets.
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