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Exports up 6.21% to $33.57 billion in October; trade deficit high at $31.36 billion: Govt data
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Exports up 6.21% to $33.57 billion in October; trade deficit high at $31.36 billion: Govt data

NEW DELHI: India's merchandise exports rose by 6.21 per cent to $33.57 billion in October this year even as trade deficit ballooned to $31.46 billion during the month, government data showed on Wednesday.Imports increased to $65.03 billion in the month under consideration, as against $57.91 billion recorded in October 2022.The country's trade deficit in October stood at $31.46 billion.During the April-October period of this fiscal year, exports contracted by 7 per cent to $244.89 billion. Imports during the seven-month period fell by 8.95 per cent to $391.96 billion.Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said the trade numbers in October reflect 'green shoots' of recovery in outbound shipments. !(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCam...
India best-performing nation in South Asian region in terms of trade facilitation: UNESCAP
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India best-performing nation in South Asian region in terms of trade facilitation: UNESCAP

NEW DELHI: India is now the best-performing nation amongst all the countries of South Asian region in terms of trade facilitation, as per the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific's (UNESCAP) report. As per the Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation, India improved its score compared to 2021 survey. The 2023 survey, covering more than 140 economies and evaluating 60 trade facilitation measures, has positioned India at the forefront of global trade facilitation efforts, with an impressive score of 93.55 per cent in 2023 vis a vis 90.32 per cent in 2021. The 2023 survey has recognised India's exceptional progress across various sub indicators, with the country achieving a perfect score of 100 per cent in four key areas: Transparency, Formalitie...