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India's Total Exports Jump 25% in August as Trade Deficit Narrows to $9.4 Billion

India's overall exports rose 25.4% year on year to an estimated $82.68 billion in August 2026, and the overall trade deficit narrowed to $9.41 billion. Here is what the numbers show and what to watch in the September data.

The Daily Desk12 Oct 20261 min read

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Business

RoDTEP and RoSCTL Export Schemes Extended to December 31: What Exporters Need to Know

The government has extended the RoDTEP and RoSCTL export schemes until December 31, 2026 at unchanged rates. Here is what each scheme does, who benefits, and why exporters want longer-term certainty.

The Daily Desk12 Oct 20262 min read