<h1>India's Exports Surge: 12.6% Growth in Merchandise, 31.43% in Services from 2021-23; Key Policies in Action.</h1> India's Department of Commerce reported a 12.6% growth in merchandise exports and a 31.43% increase in services exports from April-October 2021-22 to April-October 2022-23. The government implemented policy changes to promote rupee trade and extended the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 due to global economic uncertainties. The India-UAE CEPA, effective May 2022, aims to boost bilateral trade to USD 100 billion in five years. India also engaged in trade negotiations with countries like Canada and the GCC. Initiatives like the Districts as Export Hubs and the NIRYAT portal aim to enhance export performance and integrate India into global value chains.