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Exports may touch USD 325 billion in 2017-18: PHD Chamber

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
India's exports are expected to touch USD 325 billion in 2017-18 on account of rising competitiveness of Indian products and revival in global demand conditions, industry chamber PHDCCI today said.

"Our merchandise exports are expected to touch USD 325 billion mark in 2017-18," PHD Chamber President Gopal Jiwarajka said in a statement.

The remarkable performance exhibited by exports is driven by rising competitiveness of India's products and revival in global demand conditions, he said.

He added that the new tax regime - GST - would also help enhance competitiveness of Indian products and increasing exports.

Further, he said strong rupee is favourable for the growth of exports in Indian scenario.
 

"Recent evidences have also indicated that when rupee appreciated from around Rs 68.60/USD in November 2016 to Rs 64.86/USD in March 2017, exports growth jumped considerably from around 2.29 per cent to 27.59 per cent, respectively," Jiwarajka said.

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First Published: Apr 28 2017 | 9:48 PM IST

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