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Manufacturing leap: India should shift from low-cost to innovation; Accel report outlines decade’s big opportunity

AI image India’s manufacturing industry has a ‘rare opportunity to leapfrog global incumbents’ by moving away from its low-cost production image and embracing innovation-led growth, according to Accel’s Advanced Manufacturing Report 2025, released on Thursday.As per news agency PTI, the global venture capital firm identified precision engineering, aerospace, EV components, semiconductors, robotics, and advanced materials…

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Trade data: India’s exports rise 7.29% to $37.24 billion in July, imports grow 8.6% to $64.59 billion

India’s merchandise exports touched $37.24 billion in July, marking a 7.29% increase from $34.71 billion a year earlier, according to government data released Thursday. The trade deficit for the month came in at $27.35 billion.Imports rose 8.6% year-on-year to $64.59 billion in July, PTI reportedCumulatively, in April–July 2025-26, exports grew 3.07% to $149.2 billion, while…

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Trump’s tariff fallout? India-China trade talks on the horizon; critical rare earths, fertilisers & pharma in focus

India and China are both worried about the potential trade imbalance in the pharmaceutical sector. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s tariff war with India and China, may result in the two countries forging better trade ties. India and China are expected to begin discussions soon on a trade package involving the supply of essential…

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Generative AI adoption surge: Banking sector set for efficiency leap by nearly 46% – RBI report

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) could enhance banking operations in India by as much as 46%, according to a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) report. As per news agency ANI, the central bank said AI could help financial institutions better understand customers, operate more efficiently, and deliver personalised services at scale.“GenAI is poised to improve banking…

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Credit-to-deposit ratio in Indian banks stays under 80%; loan growth trails deposits: Report

India’s credit-to-deposit ratio remains under 80% as lending growth continues to trail deposit inflows, according to a report by CareEdge Rating. According to news agency ANI, while both credit offtake and deposits have grown sequentially, the pace is slower than last year, narrowing the gap between the two.The report stated, “Credit to Deposit Ratio Remains…

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