Export orders rise 10% in six months on demand from US, EU

Export orders up 10% in EU, West Asia, US driven by leather goods, footwear, apparel demand in India. Challenges for engineering goods due to geopolitical tensions. Increase in apparel orders from UK and demand for non-leather footwear. Positive impact of trade pacts with Australia and Mauritius. Market recalibration after inventory decline, logistics issues, and geopolitical tensions.