New Delhi: The country’s merchandise export during August 1-21 is estimated to rise by 15 per cent to more than USD 25 billion, an official said on Wednesday.
During April-August 21 this fiscal, the exports crossed USD 200 billion, the official said.
The commerce ministry will release the exports and imports data for August formally next month.
India’s exports increased by 19.63 per cent to USD 44.24 billion in July, even as the trade deficit widened to USD 31.98 billion.
During April-July this fiscal, exports jumped 17.04 per cent to USD 173.78 billion, and imports climbed 19.27 per cent to USD 292.38 billion.