Pearls, precious and semi-precious stones imported by india during the year 2000-01 were the highest in terms of Rupee value. During the year 2000-01, pearls, precious and semi-precious stones had the highest rupee value among the items, imported by India. During 2005-06 crude petroleum occupied the rank of the highest import item in value terms having 32.1 % share in total imports in the country.