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Exports shrivel by 2.15% to $27.95 billion in September 2018

12 Nov 2018 Evaluate

The commerce ministry in its latest data has showed that Exports of over half of the 30 sectors were in the negative zone in September, 2018. The data showed that Overall exports in September contracted by 2.15% to $27.95 billion mainly on account of the base impact. Outbound shipments of as many as 16 key sectors -- including rice, tea, coffee, tobacco, engineering, leather, spices, cashew, fruits and vegetables, marine products and gems and jewellery -- dipped during the month under review.

In the month of September, important segments like engineering, readymade garments of textiles, gems and jewellery and leather exports contracted by 4.12%, 33.58%, 21.7% and 13%, respectively. These sectors contribute significantly in the country's total outbound shipments. Agri-products, which constitute over 10% of the country's total shipments, too recorded a negative growth during the month under review. Overall, eight out of 13 main agriculture products slipped into negative territory. Exports of rice, cashew and tea fell 31.64%, 29.3% and 15%, respectively. However, shipments of pharmaceuticals, plastic, chemicals, and electronics have recorded positive growth in September.

Besides, Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO) President Ganesh Gupta has said that the negative growth in September is primarily on account of high base effect last year. Though, he expressed hopes that the export growth would be better in the coming months as the order books are healthy. Steps like increasing interest subsidy to 5% from 3% recently would give a further boost to exports.

Additionally, during April-August 2018-19, exports recorded a growth of 12.54%. Imports during the period rose by 16.16%, leaving a trade deficit of $94.32 billion in the first half of the current financial year.


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