Exports up 6.21% to $33.57 billion in October; trade deficit high at $31.36 billion
The Hindu
India's exports rose 6.21% in October, imports up 11.6%. Trade deficit at $31.46 billion. April-October exports down 7%, imports down 8.95%.
India's merchandise exports rose by 6.21% to $33.57 billion in October this year even as trade deficit ballooned to $31.46 billion during the month, government data showed on November 15.
Imports increased to $65.03 billion in the month under consideration, as against $57.91 billion recorded in October 2022.
The country's trade deficit in October stood at $31.46 billion.
During the April-October period of this fiscal year, exports contracted by 7% to $244.89 billion. Imports during the seven-month period fell by 8.95% to $391.96 billion.
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said the trade numbers in October reflect 'green shoots' of recovery in outbound shipments.
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