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Dr. Singh said India’s broader energy roadmap seeks to balance sustainability with energy security. He pointed to plans for nearly $100 billion in oil and gas investments, expansion of exploration areas to 1 million square kilometres, and a target to raise natural gas’s share in the energy mix to 15 percent. He added that India’s refining capacity is also continuing to grow, reinforcing the country’s standing in the global energy sector.

India is expected to remain one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies even as the

The latest state-wise data shows that Maharashtra, the country’s top producer, posted the sharpest increase, with output rising 23% to 9.92 million tonnes as of April 15, 2026, up from 8.06 million tonnes a year earlier. Karnataka, the third-largest producer, also recorded a strong gain, with production climbing 16.7% to 4.71 million tonnes from 4.04 million tonnes.

The newly notified SEZ marks an important milestone in India’s push to build a domestic semiconductor ecosystem. According to the government, the Dholera unit will function as an AI-enabled semiconductor fabrication facility, supported by enabling infrastructure and a dedicated approval mechanism aimed at streamlining operations and logistics.

The official figures show that merchandise exports in FY26 stood at US$441.78 billion, while services exports were estimated at US$418.31 billion. On the import side, total goods and services imports rose to US$979.40 billion, leaving India with an overall trade deficit of US$119.30 billion, wider than the US$94.66 billion gap recorded in FY25.