Maharashtra, Gujarat account for 46% of exports in FY 2015

Q.  Which two states accounted for 46% of exports in FY2015, according to an ASSOCHAM study?
- Published on 31 Mar 16

a. Kerala, Karnataka
b. Maharashtra, Gujarat
c. Bihar, Uttar Pradesh
d. Rajasthan, West Bengal

ANSWER: Maharashtra, Gujarat
 
Maharashtra and Gujarat accounted for 46% of exports in FY 2015. Two states namely Maharashtra and Gujarat accounted for a majority of merchandise exports from the country in 2014-2015industry lobby ASSOCHAM said. Next 3 states were TN, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
  • Top 5 states claimed 69% of the export earnings of the country in the previous fiscal
  • Export earnings in 2014-2015 were pegged at USD 310 billion
  • In growth percentage terms, UP topped the list with Haryana coming second
  • Indicating importance of SEZ in attaining higher export, report noted 3/4th of operational SEZs are found in the top 5 export states.

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