Trade as an engine of economic growth: a case of India

International trade is inextricably linked to development. Most fast growing economies also have a dynamic trade sector. But is there a stable quantitative relationship between the exports & prosperity of developing countries like India? This study examines international trade as an engine of growth in developing countries, a case study of India. A review of the literature reveals that countries that are more open to international trade tends to experience higher growth rate and per-capital income than countries who do not trade or closed economy. The primary objective of the study is to test the impact of international trade (Exports) on economic development in India. In the paper, data were collected mainly from secondary sources, e.g. Reserve Bank of India bulletin. The test for the study is Ordinary Least Square analysis. The study reveals that export is highly significant to international trade