Exports up 19% to $9.62bn in Oct '06

The country's exports rose 19% in October this year to $9.62 billion, taking the total exports so far this fiscal to $69.52 billion.

Imports grew at 39.25% to $15.82 billion during the month, according to provisional official data released today.

Cumulative imports during April-October 2006 grew 32.95% at $99.75 billion.