Indian Trade

what is the meaning of foreign trade and what is its role in the indian economy?

i would be greatly obliged if sumone can tell me exactly, from an economist's view, what the definition and meaning of foreign trade is and especially its role in the indian economy. i also need statistical data regarding the structure of india's foreign trade , the composition, main items of export and import and the gradual trend over the years as the economy has progressed. i would be thankful if a good link/site/url is also given.

is this an assignment?

Refer to the second year BA economics ext by Mithani on International Trade and FInance....

it's got statistical tables and graphs too

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