Exports up 10.3% during Feb 1-8: Official Imports too increased by a marginal 0.7 per cent to USD 9.84 billion during the week, the official added. The trade deficit narrowed to USD 2.54 billion. India's exports dip 5.12% in October; trade deficit narrows to USD 8.71 billion Exports Continuing with the positive growth, the country's exports grew by 10.3 per cent to USD 7.3 billion during the first week of February on account of strong performance by key sectors such as engineering and chemicals, an official said on Wednesday. Imports too increased by a marginal 0.7 per cent to USD 9.84 billion during the week, the official added. The trade deficit narrowed to USD 2.54 billion.