NEW DELHI: The country’s exports increased 24.18% to USD 9.39 billion during June 1-7 on account of healthy growth in sectors like engineering, gems and jewellery and petroleum products, an official said.
The exports during June 1-7, 2021 stood at USD 7.56 billion, the commerce ministry official said.
Imports during the first week of this month too rose by about 77% to USD 16 billion.
Gems and jewellery, engineering, petroleum products, and electronic goods’ exports increased by 84.3%, 25.7%, 20.4% and 73.5%, respectively.
Major import goods that recorded growth include petroleum, crude, coal, coke and briquettes, gold and chemicals.
India‘s merchandise exports rose by 15.46% to USD 37.29 billion in May on account of healthy performance by sectors, including petroleum products, electronic goods and chemicals.
Imports during the month grew by 56.14% to USD 60.62 billion.