New Delhi, Oct 26 (PTI) The country's musical instruments exports have increased to Rs 172 crore during April-September this fiscal against Rs 49 crore in the same period of 2013-14.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said in a tweet that the exports have risen to more than 3.5 times in the first six months of the current fiscal.

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"India's exports of musical instruments rose to more than 3.5 times in April-September 2022, as compared to the same period in 2013," Goyal said.

On the jump in exports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the growth is encouraging.

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"With Indian music gaining popularity worldwide, there is a great opportunity to further grow in this sector," Modi tweeted.

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