It is less than necessary, an analysis of the composition of the export basket suggests
Growth driven by engineering goods, petroleum products, gems and jewellery, and organic and inorganic chemicals
The merchandise imports surged 62.49 per cent to $55.37 billion
Buffer stocks are being released to cool down the prices further, Union Food Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey said
The increased scrutiny comes as global fertilisers costs have soared to new records, spurred by energy crises in Europe and China as coal and natural gas are important feedstocks
Imports during the period grew by 60.72 per cent to USD 14.82 billion, the data showed.
Exporters also suggested exploiting the potential of e-commerce for inclusive exports and increasing its base by bringing new start ups, artisans, weavers in exports.
The government on Monday imposed export curbs on syringes with immediate effect
DGFT in a notification said it has moved syringes export in restricted category, under which an exporter has to seek a licence or government permission for shipments
The prolonged closure of its controversial Thoothukudi plant has had an unintended impact on the country's exports of the industrial metal
Minister says DGFT will also discuss issue of high prices charged by shipping firms with the concerned govt dept
The move comes as a major relief to several entities that were denied refunds when they were exporting services to their parent or subsidiary companies abroad
Sources say the Centre has been working to create a stockpile of vaccines for India in case a third wave strikes
FIEO Vice Chairman Khalid Khan said that the continuous growth in exports since March will help in achieving the target of USD 400 billion for this fiscal
Exports of software services, including services delivered by foreign affiliates of Indian companies, recorded 2.1 per cent growth during 2020-21 and stood at $148.3 billion, as per a RBI Survey
Poonawalla said easing the export restrictions is a government of India's decision, and he will go by what the Centre feels is appropriate
Govt officials say they are cautious as they don't want to be trapped in the WTO quagmire
Merchandise imports continued to widen at $47.09 billion in August
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