India's Exports Rose 44.2 Percent in August


New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS): India's exports increased by 44.2 percent to $24.3 billion in August, while imports rose 41.8 percent to $38.4 billion, leading to a trade deficit of $14.1 billion, official data showed Friday.

Although the growth in exports is much above the government's target, it has slowed down significantly when compared to the previous month.

Exports had surged 81.79 percent to $29.34 billion in July, while imports had grown by 51.52 percent to $40.42 billion, resulting in the month's trade deficit of $11.08 billion.

Talking to reporters here after releasing the provisional data, Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar said the government would help exporters to maintain the growth momentum.

"Something will have to be done," Khullar said.

The cumulative value of exports for the April-August period has increased to $132.64 billion, while imports during the period increased to $189.44 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $56.79 billion during the first five months of the fiscal.

The commerce secretary said exports growth might slow in the coming months due to the economic uncertainties in the US and in European countries, the major traditional markets for Indian exports.

  

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