India’s exports rise 52.39% to $7.1 bn in first week of June

Mainly due to healthy growth in shipments in sectors including engineering, gems and jewellery and petroleum products, says Ministry data

June 09, 2021 12:29 pm | Updated 12:31 pm IST - New Delhi

India's exports of gems and jewellery product rose by 96.38 per cent to $297.82 million in May 2021, according to Commerce Ministry data. File photo

India's exports of gems and jewellery product rose by 96.38 per cent to $297.82 million in May 2021, according to Commerce Ministry data. File photo

India's exports grew by 52.39 per cent to $7.71 billion during the first week of this month on account of healthy growth in shipments in sectors including engineering, gems and jewellery and petroleum products, according to preliminary data of the Commerce Ministry.

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Imports too rose by about 83 per cent to $9.1 billion during June 1-7.

Exports of engineering, gems and jewellery and petroleum products increased by 59.7 per cent to $741.18 million, 96.38 per cent to $297.82 million and 69.53 per cent to $530.62 million respectively, the data showed.

However, exports of iron ore, oil seeds and spices recorded negative growth during June 1-7.

Imports of petroleum and crude oil jumped by 135 per cent to $1.09 billion. Imports of electronic goods and pearls, precious and semi-precious stones increased by 45.85 per cent to $324.77 million and 111 per cent to $294 million respectively.

Exports to the US, UAE and Bangladesh rose by about 60 per cent to $500 million, 57.86 per cent to $173 million and 212 per cent to $166.3 million respectively.

Similarly, imports from China, the US, and UAE grew by 90.94 per cent to $809.53 million, 89.45 per cent to $410.65 million and 164.55 per cent to about $400 million respectively.

India's exports grew by 67.39 per cent to $32.21 billion in May , driven by healthy growth in sectors such as engineering, and petroleum products.

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