Exports to grow at 15% in 2017-18: Jaitley
The country's merchandise shipments rose 12.36% to $27.03 billion in December 2017
Total exports value was recorded at $274.64 billion in 2016-17, up from $262.29 billion in the preceding year. Image source:
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his Budget speech today said the country's exports are likely to grow about 15% during the current financial year.
The country's merchandise shipments rose 12.36% to $27.03 billion in December 2017.
Total exports value was recorded at $274.64 billion in 2016-17, up from $262.29 billion in the preceding year.
In December last year, the government announced incentives worth Rs 8,450 crore to boost exports of goods and services.
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Updated: Thu, Feb 01, 2018
11:42 AM IST
11:42 AM IST
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