India's exports rose by 6.21 percent to 33.57 billion US Dollars in October this year, as against 31.6 billion dollars a year ago. Imports also increased to 65.03 billion dollars in the month under consideration, as against 57.91 billion dollars recorded in October 2022. Merchandise exports for the period April to October 2023 were around 245 billion US dollars while the estimated value of services
exported for April to October 2023 was over 192 billion US dollars.
Commerce and Industry Ministry said, 22 of the 30 key sectors exhibited positive growth in October this year under merchandise export which includes Iron Ore, Ceramic Products and Glassware, Processed Items, Cotton Yarn, and Handloom Products among others.