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During 2025-26, exports began at USD 1.39 billion in April, climbed to USD 1.62 billion in May, and after a brief moderation in the mid-year months, gained momentum from September onward. Exports rose from USD 1.46 billion in September to USD 1.63 billion in October, reaching a peak of USD 2.20 billion in November.

Consumer inflation is expected to stay very low in the October to December period of the current financial year, FY26, according to a report by Bank of Baroda.

Experts at the CII Smart Manufacturing Summit said India's industries are now entering a crucial phase where artificial intelligence (AI) must guide the country's next big leap in manufacturing. Speaking at the summit on Monday, industry leaders explained why AI-driven transformation can no longer wait, and India needs to strengthen its place in global manufacturing and move up the value chain.

Incorporating cutting-edge technologies could boost India's manufacturing GDP by USD 1.1 trillion, with AI and Robotics contributing to significant growth by 2047, noted a report of Iconic Wealth by Angel One.

India and Mexico initiated discussions to promptly mitigate the impact of tariffs imposed on Indian goods by Mexico and to chart ways and means to protect trade interests.

Commerce Secretary also talked on the US BTA and the recent visit of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) team. "The recent visit of USTR was important as it helped to take stock on our trade relationship, and also the stage at which we are in terms of the negotiations," he said. We are very close on the framework, which is likely to be done in a short period of time, he said.