India’s Goods Exports Surge Nearly 20% in July Despite Global Uncertainty

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 […]

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India’s July Exports Cross $80 Billion as Global Shipments Gain Momentum

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

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NITI Aayog Identifies Four Sectors That Could Drive India’s Manufacturing Ambitions

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

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Centre releasesRs.605.71 Crore to Strengthen Agriculture in Rajasthan and Telangana

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

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MMDR Reform Targets Faster Mineral Exploration and Stronger Critical Mineral Supply

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

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India’s Record July Exports Signal Stronger Global Competitiveness

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

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SEBI Eyes Wider Accredited Investor Pool With ₹5 Crore Securities Threshold

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

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Avartana Crowned ‘Best South Indian Restaurant’ at the Delicious Dining Awards 2026

Chennai, Aug 14: Avartana at ITC Grand Chola has been awarded Best South Indian Restaurant at Delicious Dining Awards 2026, a prestigious recognition that celebrates the restaurant’s trailblazing approach to reimagining the rich culinary traditions of Southern India through innovation, artistry and exceptional dining experiences. Taking its name from the Sanskrit word for rhythm and

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AD Ports Group Reports Q2 2026 Net Profit of AED 836 Million, Demonstrating Strong Performance Amid Market Volatility

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

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2026 International Congress of Basic Science Opens in Beijing

BEIJING, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 2026 International Congress of Basic Science (ICBS 2026) opened on August 9 in Beijing, bringing together four Fields Medalists — Shing-Tung Yau, Maxim Kontsevich, Martin Hairer and Caucher Birkar — and Turing Award laureate Robert Tarjan, alongside Li Luming, president of Tsinghua University. More than 80 recipients of

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