Business

India's September merchandise exports rise over 5pc YoY

India's merchandise exports in September rose by 5.27 per cent on a year-on-year basis, official data showed on Friday.

migrator

New Delhi

The country shipped out merchandise worth $27.40 billion from $26.02 billion exported during the like period of the previous year.

According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the top five commodities that showed positive growth during September 2020 vis-a-vis September 2019 were other cereals, iron ore, rice, oilmeal and carpets.

On Thursday, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, in a tweet, said: "Make in India, Make for the World: Indian merchandise exports grow 5.27 per cent in Sep 20 as compared to last year. Another indicator of the rapid recovery of Indian economy as it surpasses pre-COVID levels across parameters."

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

Also Read

Key demands of contract nurses under consideration: TN Health Minister Ma Subramanian

Railway fares to go up from Dec 26, to yield Rs 600 crore extra revenue

Indian visa applications suspended indefinitely in Bangladesh's Chittagong

CM Stalin slams AIADMK leader EPS for keeping mum over MGNREGA issue

Delhi airport: 97 flights cancelled, over 200 services delayed due to fog