The Indian economy is slowly beginning to stutter back to life as the countrywide lockdown to control COVID-19 is gradually lifted. Although case numbers continue to rise, resuming economic activity has brought cheer to many sectors, and in particular, exports. Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that preliminary data indicated the country’s exports were improving “drastically”, contracting only 36% in May as compared to 60% in April. There are also signs that in June, exports have already shown signs of gradual improvement, driven by a rise in orders as many buyers seek alternatives to China. There continues to be a fair degree of uncertainty, with many exporters predicting a return to positive growth only at the end of Q2 of FY2021, and certain sectors like agriculture still feeling the brunt of a massive drop in trade. However, all industry stakeholders are more focused on finding silver linings to the current economic gloom. Now all that remains is a phased recovery while ensuring that social distancing and lockdown measures are followed as much as possible to prevent a second wave of COVID-19 from wreaking havoc in the country.