India's merchandise exports rose 24.22% YoY from $30.75 billion in April 2021 to $38.19 billion in April 2022, Commerce Ministry's preliminary data showed. Imports in April 2022 grew 26.55% YoY to $58.26 billion while trade deficit widened to $20.07 billion against $15.29 billion in April 2021. Petroleum and crude products accounted for 33.5% of imports in April this year.