The exports of Handicrafts has grown by 10% in rupee terms

The exports of Handicrafts has grown from Rs. 13,460 crore, during April-December 2014 to Rs. 14,782 crore by 10% in rupee terms during April-December 2015. In dollar terms, the value of exports has increased by 3%, from US$ 2,215 million during April-December 2014 to US$ 2,282 million during April-December 2015. Table 1: Exports of Handicrafts from […]

The exports of Handicrafts has grown from Rs. 13,460 crore, during April-December 2014 to Rs. 14,782 crore by 10% in rupee terms during April-December 2015.

In dollar terms, the value of exports has increased by 3%, from US$ 2,215 million during April-December 2014 to US$ 2,282 million during April-December 2015.

Table 1: Exports of Handicrafts from India during 2015-16 (April- December) in comparison to 2014-15 (April- December)

Item	Apr- Dec (In Rs Crores)		Change (%)	Apr- Dec (In US$ Million)			Change (%)
Item	2014-15	2015-16	Change (%)	2014-15	2015-16
Artmetal wares	3,724	3,943	6%	613	609	-1%
Woodwares	2,333	2,564	10%	384	396	3%
Handprinted textiles & scarves	591	699	18%	97	108	11%
Embroidered &crochetted goods	1,795	1,933	8%	295	298	1%
Shawls as artwares	8	11	31%	1	2	23%
Zari&zari goods	0.4	0.7	67%	0.1	0.1	67%
Imitation jewellery	1,403	1,599	14%	231	247	7%
Misc. Handicrafts	3,605	4,033	12%	593	622	5%
Total	13,460	14,782	10%	2,215	2,282	3%