New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) India's exports grew by 37.57 per cent to USD 9.32 billion during April 1-7, according to preliminary data of the commerce ministry.

Exports excluding petroleum increased by 24.32 per cent.

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Imports during the period rose by 8.29 per cent to USD 10.54 billion, the data showed.

India's merchandise exports soared to a record high of USD 418 billion in the 2021-22 fiscal on higher shipments of petroleum products, engineering goods, gem and jewellery and chemicals.

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