India's goods & services exports jump 25.4 per cent to cross $82 bn in August IANS | 16 Sep, 2026 India's total exports of merchandise and services rose by 25.41 per cent to $82.68 billion in August this year, compared to the corresponding figure for the same month of the previous year, the Commerce Ministry announced on Tuesday.
The Centre has approved 12 semiconductor projects across six states with investment commitments exceeding Rs 1.64 lakh crore, a government factsheet said on Tuesday ahead of the SEMICON India 2026, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Thursday.
The recent BRICS Summit and the upcoming SEMICON India 2026 can together provide a significant opportunity for India to strengthen its position in the global semiconductor and electronics ecosystem, India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) said on Sunday.
The 18th BRICS Summit provides India with an opportunity to deepen economic engagement with emerging markets and translate cooperation among member countries into tangible benefits for Indian businesses, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) said on Thursday.
Global crude oil prices surged up to nearly 2 per cent on Thursday with Brent crude breaching the $100-a-barrel mark following escalating attacks by Iran and the United States on shipping routes.
