India's June exports surge over 48% as world trade recovers

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) India's merchandise exports last month rose to $32.50 billion, higher by 48.34 per cent over $21.91 billion recorded in June 2020, official data showed on Thursday.Similarly, exports last month recorded a growth of 29.85 per cent growth over the June 2019 mark of $25.03 billion.The country's merchandise exports in May 2021 had risen to $32.27 billion.As per the data, the value of non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports in June 2021 was $25.65 billion, as compared to $18.48 billion during the corresponding month of 2020, registering a positive growth of 38.84 per cent."As compared to June 2019, non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports in June 2021 registered a positive growth of 33.42 per cent," an official statement on foreign trade said.
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