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New Delhi, August 14, 2026: India’s merchandise exports rose 19.63 per cent year-on-year to $44.24 billion in July 2026, marking a strong recovery in outbound trade despite geopolitical tensions and disruptions affecting global supply chains. The July performance was supported by strong shipments of petroleum products, electronics and engineering goods. Petroleum exports increased nearly 68 per cent to $6.92 billion, while electronics exports climbed 57.4…

New Delhi, August 14, 2026: India’s combined exports of merchandise and services rose 13.31 per cent year-on-year to $80.14 billion in July 2026, signalling continued strength in the country’s external trade despite global economic and geopolitical pressures. The growth was supported by a sharp rise in merchandise shipments, which climbed 19.6 per cent to a record $44.24 billion during the month. Engineering products, electronics and…

New Delhi, August 14, 2026: NITI Aayog has identified chemicals, textiles, telecom and networking equipment, and solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing as four high-potential sectors that could play a central role in strengthening India’s position in global manufacturing. The policy think tank’s report focuses on sectors where targeted policy interventions, stronger domestic capabilities and greater value addition can help Indian manufacturers compete more effectively in international…

New Delhi, August 14, 2026: The Centre has approved a combined allocation of ₹605.71 crore for Rajasthan and Telangana under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and the Krishonnati Yojana, aimed at supporting agricultural development and farmer-focused initiatives. Rajasthan will receive ₹340.59 crore, while ₹265.12 crore has been approved for Telangana. The decisions followed a review of the states’ annual action plans, utilisation…

New Delhi, August 14, 2026: Parliament has cleared the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, paving the way for changes aimed at expanding mineral exploration, improving investment conditions and strengthening India’s access to critical minerals. The legislation seeks to create a more predictable fiscal framework for the mining industry by placing restrictions on the ability of states to introduce taxes, cesses and…

New Delhi, August 14, 2026: India’s merchandise exports reached a record $44.24 billion in July, registering nearly 19.6 per cent growth from a year earlier, despite disruptions in global supply chains and heightened geopolitical uncertainty. The strong performance has been welcomed by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), which said the numbers demonstrate the resilience, competitiveness and adaptability of Indian exporters. FIEO President S.C.…

Mumbai, August 14, 2026: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a new framework that could make it easier for financially sophisticated investors to qualify as accredited investors, with securities-market holdings emerging as an alternative eligibility criterion. Under the proposal, an individual with ₹5 crore or more in securities assets could qualify for accredited investor status through this route. SEBI has also…

Bhubaneswar, August 14, 2026: Adani Ports and SEZ CEO Karan Adani met Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo to discuss opportunities for expanding the Adani Group’s investments in the state’s clean energy sector. The discussions focused on accelerating the development of pumped storage plants, solar power generation and nuclear energy projects, with an emphasis on strengthening Odisha’s long-term energy security…

New Delhi, August 14, 2026: Kerala’s Vizhinjam International Seaport is set to commence direct export-import (EXIM) cargo operations from August 18, marking a significant shift in the port’s role from a transshipment hub to a gateway for India’s overseas trade, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said on Friday. Tharoor welcomed the development, describing it as an important milestone that would enable Kerala to gain more direct…

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 14th August 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry, and logistics solutions, today reported its strongest quarterly results on record for the second quarter of 2026, confirming the resilience of its diversified and integrated trade ecosystem amidst a challenging and volatile geopolitical and macroeconomic backdrop marked by conflict in and around the Strait of Hormuz. In…