<h1>India's Export Growth Hits 23.5% Amid Eurozone Crisis; SEZs Boost Investment and Employment by December 2011.</h1> India's cumulative export growth reached 23.5% from April 2011 to January 2012, totaling US $242.8 billion. Exports from Special Economic Zones (SEZs) increased by 14.5% to Rs. 2,60,973 crore by December 2011. Despite initial robust growth, exports slowed due to the Eurozone crisis but later recovered. Key sectors like petroleum, gems, and engineering showed significant growth. Imports rose by 29.4% to US $391.5 billion, with a notable increase in gold and silver imports. India diversified its trade markets, reducing reliance on Europe and America, although challenges remain, including trade facilitation and infrastructural issues. SEZs showed substantial investment and employment growth.