(Rs. lakh)

ITEM

1994-95

1995-96

1996-97

1

2

3

4

I.

Expenditure in foreign currencies

155,90

197,19

205,06

(a)

Imports (on c.i.f. basis)

133,96

168,53

182,56

Of which,

i)

Raw materials

97,83

125,60

137,88

ii)

Capital goods

14,88

27,81

25,93

iii

Stores and spares

13,25

8,77

9,98

(b)

Other expenditure in foreign currencies

21,94

28,66

22,51

II.

Earnings in foreign currencies

301,25

390,29

454,15

Of which,

Exports (on f.o.b. basis)

221,72

275,99

317,64

III.

Net inflow (+)/ outflow (-) in foreign currencies

145,35

193,10

249,08