India's engineering goods exports rose 24.86% year-on-year in August to $12.32 billion, powered by strong shipments to the US, China and the UK, even as West Asia logistics disruptions weighed on some Gulf markets. EEPC India said the broad-based expansion signals firmer global confidence in "Brand India" and points to improving demand conditions for exporters.
India's Engineering Exports Jump 24.9% in August as US, China and UK Demand Surges
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RDU Global Correspondent
Aviation & Logistics Desk
New Delhi, India 1h ago•4 min read
India's engineering goods exports rose 24.86% year-on-year in August to $12.32 billion, powered by strong shipments to the US, China and the UK, even as West Asia logistics disruptions weighed on some Gulf markets. EEPC India said the broad-based expansion signals firmer global confidence in "Brand India" and points to improving demand conditions for exporters.
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