New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) India's exports rose 44.41 per cent to USD 16.46 billion year-on-year during December 1-14, 2021, according to preliminary data of the commerce ministry.

Imports too grew 42.57 per cent to USD 27.53 billion during the period under review, the data showed.

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Imports, excluding petroleum, also increased 32.90 per cent last fortnight over the same period of 2020-21 and up 48.47 per cent as compared to same period of 2019-20.

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