India's exports rose by 46.43% to $14.06 billion during June 1-14 on account of healthy growth in shipments in sectors such as engineering, gems and jewellery and petroleum products, according to preliminary data of the commerce ministry.
Imports too rose by 98.33% to $19.59 billion during the period, the data showed.
Exports of sectors such as engineering, gems and jewellery and petroleum products are recording healthy growth rates.
The exports grew by 52.39% to $7.71 billion during the first week of this month and by about 40% to $6.35 billion during the second week of this month, according to the data.
Exports during April-May this fiscal year jumped to $62.89 billion, as against $29.41 billion in the same period last year.