Summary:
Gujarat recorded exports of $66 billion in 2017-18, a rise of over 22% compared to $54 billion in 2016-17, a top government official said here on Wednesday. "Not only have exports risen, Gujarat's share in national exports also rose from about 19% to 22% during the year. However, experts said that comparison of one year shows only a partial picture and the real picture emerges if a 3-5 year duration is taken into considered. Yogesh Parikh, president of Gujarat Dyestuffs Manufacturers Association (GDMA) said that chemical and dyestuffs exports grew 3% during the period. Experts say that one year period does not reveal the real picture and it is necessary to consider 3-5 year period..