<h1>Exports Stabilize with Growth on Horizon; India Leads in Spice Exports and Manufacturing Sector Boosts GDP Growth.</h1> The Commerce and Industry Minister announced that the decline in exports has stabilized, with growth expected to follow. In 2015-16, exports were valued at $262.30 billion, marking a 15.5% decline, though 12 sectors showed positive growth. New projects have been initiated in Southern States under ASIDE. India remains the largest producer and exporter of spices, achieving record exports in 2015-16. The manufacturing sector grew by 9.3%, contributing to a 7.6% GDP growth. Several initiatives, such as the eBiz portal and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Act 2016, aim to improve ease of doing business and support startups.