India's exports marginally up at $34.58 billion in September

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New Delhi: India's merchandise exports in September slightly rose to $34.58 billion against $34.41 billion a year ago, according to government data released on Wednesday.

Imports increased by 1.6 per cent to $55.36 billion in September compared to $54.49 billion in the year-ago period.

The trade deficit, or the gap between imports and exports, was $20.78 billion during the month under review.

India's merchandise exports declined by 9.3 per cent year-on-year in August.

Exports during April-September this fiscal increased by one per cent to $213.22 billion, and imports grew 6.16 per cent to $350.66 billion.