
Exports
News:
- India’s exports fell 36.47% in May to $19.05 billion.
- Contraction is reported for the third straight month.
More in the news:
- The contraction is due to drop in shipments at key sectors such as petroleum, textiles, engineering and gems and jewellery.
- Imports too plunged 51% to $22.2 billion in May.
- Trade deficit is now $3.15 billion, compared with $15.36 billion a year earlier.