<h1>India's Exports Rise 10.8% in October 2011, Imports Up 21.7%, Creating $19.6 Billion Trade Deficit.</h1> India's exports increased by 10.8% in October 2011, reaching $19.9 billion, while imports rose by 21.7% to $39.5 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $19.6 billion. From April to October 2011, exports totaled $179.8 billion, a 46% increase, and imports were $273.5 billion, a 31% rise, leading to a trade deficit of $93.7 billion. Key export sectors included engineering, petroleum products, cotton, electronics, and garments. Import growth was notable in petroleum, gold and silver, machinery, and electronics. These figures are provisional and may be revised.