Manufacturing rebounds in July, exports at record high SECTIONS Last Updated: Aug 03, 2021, 06:51 AM IST Share Synopsis Backing the recovery in manufacturing, official data released Monday showed India’s exports rising a sharp 48% year-on-year to a record $35.2 billion in July, buoyed by a growth in petroleum products, gems and jewellery, and engineering goods. Imports last month were at the second highest in history. Agencies India’s merchandise exports in July 2021 was $35.17 bn, an increase of 34% over July 2019. India’s manufacturing activity revived in July and posted the strongest growth in three months along with a marginal increase in employment as states eased localised restrictions, a private survey showed on Monday.