Exports rise 6% in September, first rise since February

Merchandise exports grew 6% year on year in September, the first rise since February and a contraction in imports narrowed to 19.6% from 26% in the previous month, suggesting a gradual return towards normalcy.
The trade deficit narrowed to just $2.78 billion in September from $6.77 billion in the previous month, showed the quick estimate of the trade data released by the commerce ministry.