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Trade deficit swells to 6-mth high of $31.98 bn despite export growth

14-08-2026

India's merchandise exports surged 19.63% to $44.24 billion in July, driven by a jump in shipments of petroleum products, while higher imports pushed the trade deficit to a six-month high of $31.98 billion.

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‘India in regular contact with US on trade deal’

14-08-2026

India is in regular contact with the US to negotiate the proposed bilateral trade agreement, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal stated on Thursday.

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Telcos owe govt `1.4 lakh crore in AGR dues as of FY26, Min tell RS

14-08-2026

Telecom operators cumulatively owe the government over ₹1.4 lakh crore in adjusted gross revenue dues as on March 31, 2026, Parliament was informed on Thursday.

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Total installed power capacity reaches 552 GW, non-fossil portion hits 54% share

14-08-2026

India's total installed power capacity reached 552 GW in July 2026, up from 249 GW in 2014, a government factsheet stated on Thursday. Non-fossil capacity reached 300.50 GW as of July 31, 2026, accounting for over 54% of total installed capacity.

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Sundaram Finance Registered as Member Lending Institution

13-08-2026

Chennai, August 12, 2026: Sundaram Finance Ltd. has been registered as a Member Lending Institution (MLI) under the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE), enabling eligible Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) to access Government credit guarantee-backed financing through Sundaram Finance.

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Indriya announces Krithi Shetty as Brand Ambassador

13-08-2026

Indriya, Aditya Birla Jewellery, today announced actor Krithi Shetty as its Brand Ambassador, ahead of the festive season. Krithi brings with her a deep cultural connect with regions of AP, Telangana and Karnataka while she is a youth icon at an overall level.

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