<h1>India's 2011-2012 Exports Rise 21% to $303.7B; Imports Surge 32.1%, Widening Trade Deficit to $184.9B.</h1> India's exports from April 2011 to March 2012 grew by 21%, reaching USD 303.7 billion, according to the Commerce Secretary. During the same period, imports increased by 32.1% to USD 488.6 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of USD 184.9 billion. Key export sectors included engineering, petroleum products, gems and jewelry, and pharmaceuticals. Import growth was notable in petroleum, gold and silver, coal, machinery, and electronics. The figures provided are preliminary estimates and may be subject to revision.