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UPI Continues to Remain Free for Peer-to-Peer Transactions and 96% of Merchant Transactions

India Exports August 2026 Rise 26.12% to USD 43.81 Billion

India Exports August 2026 recorded strong growth, rising 26.12 per cent to USD 43.81 billion, according to government data released on Tuesday. At the same time, the country's trade deficit narrowed to USD 26.86 billion during the month.

PM Modi Calls for BRICS Global Governance Reform Roadmap

PM Modi calls for 10 global governance reform proposals under a BRICS Reform Roadmap, stressing greater representation and a stronger voice for the Global South.

Odisha CM Majhi’s UAE Outreach Draws ₹2.42 Lakh Crore

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi’s three-day UAE outreach generated proposed investments worth ₹2.42 lakh crore and employment potential of 6.18 lakh.

IMF Calls India a Key Engine of Global Growth

IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack says India’s 7.8% second-quarter GDP growth exceeded expectations, highlighting the economy’s resilience and role in global growth.

Nirmala Sitharaman Calls for Accountable AI Innovation

Nirmala Sitharaman stresses that AI innovation must balance speed and efficiency with safety, accountability, human responsibility and consumer trust.

Piyush Goyal Says BRICS Exports Rose Nearly Sevenfold to $6 Trillion in 2024

Piyush Goyal said BRICS exports surged from about $900 billion in 2003 to $6 trillion in 2024, with the bloc's global export share nearing 24%.

Pezeshkian Calls for Stronger BRICS Economic Cooperation

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urges BRICS nations to transform their economic potential into practical cooperation through stronger trade, investment and joint financing.

PM Modi Highlights BRICS’ Rapid Economic Growth, Calls for Collective Global Solutions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the rapid economic growth of BRICS nations and called for leveraging the bloc’s collective strength to address global challenges.

PM Modi Says India-Russia Economic Partnership Continues to Gain Momentum

PM Modi said the India-Russia economic partnership is gaining momentum, highlighting INNOPROM in Delhi as a platform for stronger business engagement.

Putin Highlights BRICS' Economic Lead Over G7 at India Forum

Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted BRICS' growing economic strength, saying the bloc accounted for more than 40% of global GDP in purchasing power parity terms, compared with 29% for the G7.

Piyush Goyal Calls for Easier Trade Across BRICS Markets

Piyush Goyal urged BRICS members and partner countries to open markets, simplify regulations and accelerate consignment clearances to strengthen intra-BRICS trade.