Exports rise by 2.25% to 26.33 billion US dollar in July

India's exports grew by 2.25 per cent to  26.33 billion US dollar in July this year. According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Imports, however, slipped by 10.43 per cent to 39.76 billion US dollar, narrowing trade deficit to  13.43 billion US dollar in July. The deficit was  18.63 billion US dollar in July last year. Export sectors that recorded positive growth in the last month include chemical, iron and pharmaceuticals. Shipments of gems and jewellery, engi...