At 26%, exports grow fastest in over 4 years

New Delhi: Goods exports jumped over 26% to $43.8 billion, the fastest pace of expansion since June 2022, due to a surge in electronics, engineering goods and petroleum products, while lower gold shipments helped moderate import growth to 14%, and narrow the trade deficit to $26.9 billion, a five-month low.Latest data released by the commerce…

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Oil prices today: Brent crude falls as US crude inventories rise despite Saudi supply concerns

Oil prices fell on Wednesday after an unexpected increase in US crude inventories outweighed concerns over supply disruptions following an attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline.Brent crude futures declined 93 cents, or 0.86%, to $107.82 a barrel at 0028 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropped 97 cents, or 0.92%, to $104.86…

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PV dispatches up 37% ahead of festivals

New Delhi: Auto industry entered the festive season with dealers receiving more cars and scooters than in any previous Aug. Whether buyers match that pace at showrooms is the next test.Passenger-vehicle dispatches rose 36.5% year-on-year to 4,39,309 units, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) on Tuesday. But the increase…

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India Merchandise Exports: India’s exports to US, China surge in August amid stronger global trade

India’s exports to the US rise 21.8%, China shipments jump 52.4% in August (representative image) India’s merchandise exports to the US and China recorded strong growth in August 2026, with shipments to the US rising 21.83% and those to China increasing 52.35% from a year earlier, according to commerce ministry data released on Tuesday.Exports to…

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