India’s exports to France swell by 20%
India's exports to France rose by 20% in 2003-04 to $1.29 billion from $1.07 billion recorded in 2002-03, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Bilateral trade between India and France reached $2.3 billion in 2003-04, indicating a rise of 8% compared to 2002-03. India's trade balance with France has turned into a surplus of $235.3 million. However, India's exports account for only 0.45% of France's global imports.