As can be seen from the foregoing Table 9, the exports of made-ups registered a growth rate of 15.14% in the year 1999-2000 over the preceding year 1998-99 . The exports of curtains have registered an impressive growth rate of 24.22% for the year 1999-2000 over the preceding year 1998-99. The exports of towels have registered a growth rate of 13.85% for the year 1999-2000 over the previous year 1998-99 and constitutes 25.07% share of the export grouping of made ups in the year 1999-2000 against a share of 25.36% in the year 1998-99. While Bed-linen / Counterpane has registered a marginal increase of 2.42% in the year 1999-2000 over the year 1998-99, it constitutes 11.59% share of the export grouping of made-ups in the year 1999-2000 against a share of 13.03% in the year 1998-99.