Automobile imports up 77%
India's import of automobiles went up by 77.3 per cent and alcoholic beverages by 32.8 per cent in rupee terms during April-July 2007-08.
By PTI |
NEW DELHI: India's import of automobiles went up by 77.3 per cent and alcoholic beverages by 32.8 per cent in rupee terms during April-July 2007-08.
The total import of sensitive items rose marginally by 0.9 per cent during the period to Rs 6,356 crore as compared to Rs 6,301 crore during the corresponding period last year.
Automobile import increased to Rs 350.52 crore from Rs 197.75 crore, while that of alcoholic beverages rose to Rs 41.78 crore from Rs 31.45 crore, according to an official data released here on Wednesday.
However, import of milk and milk products dropped significantly by 65.1 per cent to Rs 6.33 crore from Rs 18.12 crore. Fruits and vegetables import declined by 13.7 per cent to Rs 994.69 crore from Rs 1,152.22 crore.
Tea and coffee imports dropped by 17.4 per cent and spices by 0.4 per cent. There was a marginal increase in edible oil import by 0.1 per cent while cotton and silk import increased by 13.2 per cent. There was a dip in import of wheat flour, sugar and cigar as well.
The total import of sensitive items rose marginally by 0.9 per cent during the period to Rs 6,356 crore as compared to Rs 6,301 crore during the corresponding period last year.
Automobile import increased to Rs 350.52 crore from Rs 197.75 crore, while that of alcoholic beverages rose to Rs 41.78 crore from Rs 31.45 crore, according to an official data released here on Wednesday.
However, import of milk and milk products dropped significantly by 65.1 per cent to Rs 6.33 crore from Rs 18.12 crore. Fruits and vegetables import declined by 13.7 per cent to Rs 994.69 crore from Rs 1,152.22 crore.
Tea and coffee imports dropped by 17.4 per cent and spices by 0.4 per cent. There was a marginal increase in edible oil import by 0.1 per cent while cotton and silk import increased by 13.2 per cent. There was a dip in import of wheat flour, sugar and cigar as well.
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