India exports grew over 20% YoY
Gems & Jewellery exports grew about 23.95% YoY India’s overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in April-August 2018-19 * are estimated to be USD 221.83 Billion, exhibiting a positive growth of 20.70 per cent over the same period last year. Overall imports in April-August 2018-19* are estimated to be USD 269.54 Billion, exhibiting a positive growth of 21.01 per cent over the same period last year. At Merchandise Trade front, Exports (including re-exports in August 2018 were US $ 27.84 Billion, as compared to US $ 23.36 Billion in August 2017, exhibiting a positive growth of 19.21 per cent. In Rupee terms, exports were Rs. 1,93,624.74 Crore in August 2018, as compared to Rs. 1,49,398.90 Crore in August 2017, registering a positive growth of 29.60 per cent. In August 2018, major commodity groups of export showing positive growth over the corresponding month of last year are Cumulative value of exports for the period April-August 2018-19 was US $ 136.0