Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has stated that India’s merchandise exports rose by 37 per cent to $400.8 billion in 2021-22 until March 21, 2022 as against $292 billion in 2020-21, on healthy performance by sectors such as petroleum products, engineering, gems and jewellery, and chemicals. He said this is far higher than the previous record of $330.07 billion achieved in 2018-19.
The minister further indicated that exports of engineering rose by 46.5 per cent to $107.8 billion, petroleum by 141.4 per cent to $59.6 billion, chemicals and cotton yarn by 32.3 per cent to $28.2 billion, fabrics by 56.5 per cent to 14.8 billion and plastic by 31.4 per cent to $31.4 billion during April-March 21, 2022. He said higher engineering exports, apparel and garment export, etc. indicate that the misconception of India being a major exporter of primary commodities is gradually changing.
Goyal said that the achievement of $400 billion exports was the result of a concerted, collective effort by every sector, every stakeholder in the nation. He also said the achievement of the lucrative export target showed the world that inspite of facing numerous challenges, with sheer grit, determination, capability and talent, India would surmount all obstacles. He said there was a detailed strategy in place, including specific targets set - country-wise, product-wise & EPC-wise, monitoring and course correction, behind the achievement of the export target. He added that a policy shift in the approach envisaged in the Districts as Exports Hub initiative has been adopted to boost local production and make Districts active stakeholders in driving export growth of local products/services.
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