<h1>India's Global Commercial Services Exports Rise to 3.5% in 2018; FDI Inflows Surge 33% in 2019.</h1> India's share in global commercial services exports increased to 3.5% in 2018, as highlighted by the Economic Survey 2019-20. The services sector, contributing about 55% to the economy, saw a 33% rise in FDI equity inflows, reaching $17.58 billion during April-September 2019. Key sectors like IT-BPM, tourism, and port services showed significant growth, with IT-BPM reaching $177 billion by March 2019. The survey noted a decline in port turnaround times and emphasized the potential of service exports in reducing trade deficits. Despite a moderation in activity, FDI and service exports remained strong in early 2019-20.