Dec 2020 Indian exports growth show signs of revival
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Updated: Jan 16, 2021 00:39 IST
New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): The exports in December 2020 were USD 27.15 Billion, as compared to USD 27.11 Billion in December 2019, exhibiting a positive growth of 0.14 per cent, said the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
In Rupee terms, exports were Rs 1,99,770.58 crore in December 2020, as compared to Rs 1,92,984.47 crore in December 2019, registering a positive growth of 3.52 per cent, according to an official release.
Commodities/commodity groups which have recorded positive growth during December 2020 vis-a-vis December 2019 are Other cereals (278.23 per cent), Oil meals (196.92 per cent), Iron ore (69.26 per cent), Cereal preparations and miscellaneous processed items (47.14 per cent), Jute mfg. including floor covering (21.93 per cent), Handicrafts excl. hand-made carpet (21.78 per cent), Carpet (21.17 per cent), Ceramic products and glassware (19.56 per cent), Drugs and pharmaceuticals (17.47 per cent), Spices (17.3 per cent), Electronic goods (16.51 per cent), Fruits and vegetables (14.88 per cent), Organic and inorganic chemicals (10.79 per cent), Rice (10.76 per cent), Mica, Coal and other ores, minerals including processed minerals (10.76 per cent), Cotton yarn/fabs./made-ups, handloom products etc. (10.35 per cent), Meat, dairy and poultry products (6.8 per cent), Gems and jewellery (6.75 per cent), Tea (4.51 per cent) and Engineering goods (0.3 per cent).