again. While imports from that country rose from Rs 57 crores in 1962 to Rs 95 crores last year, exports during the same period increased from Rs 36 crores to Rs 135 crores (in pre-devalua- tion terms). The export surplus met the liabilities on account of repayments and interest. The Soviet Union is, consequently, worried about shortage of rupees to pay for imports from India in the next few years.
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