<p>New Delhi: India's merchandise exports in April 2024 marginally rose to USD 34.99 billion from USD 34.62 billion in the year-ago month, according to government data released on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Imports too increased to USD 54.09 billion from USD 49.06 billion in April 2023.</p>.India allows export of 14,000 tonnes of non-basmati white rice to Mauritius.<p>Trade deficit, or the gap between imports and exports, during the month stood at USD 19.1 billion.</p> <p>Briefing media on the data, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said the figures show that the new fiscal year started on a good note and hoped that it continues.</p>.<p>In March 2024, the outbound shipments dipped to USD 41.68 billion from USD 41.96 billion a year ago. </p>
<p>New Delhi: India's merchandise exports in April 2024 marginally rose to USD 34.99 billion from USD 34.62 billion in the year-ago month, according to government data released on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Imports too increased to USD 54.09 billion from USD 49.06 billion in April 2023.</p>.India allows export of 14,000 tonnes of non-basmati white rice to Mauritius.<p>Trade deficit, or the gap between imports and exports, during the month stood at USD 19.1 billion.</p> <p>Briefing media on the data, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said the figures show that the new fiscal year started on a good note and hoped that it continues.</p>.<p>In March 2024, the outbound shipments dipped to USD 41.68 billion from USD 41.96 billion a year ago. </p>