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

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. 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.