India

UAC Plans to Sign SJ-100 License Agreement with HAL by End of 2026
UAC CEO Vadim Badekha said a firm license agreement for localizing SJ-100 production in India with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited could be signed by the end of 2026. Over the next decade, India will need about 100 such aircraft.

Uzbekistan and India Target $5 Billion Trade by 2030
Leaders of Uzbekistan and India have agreed on a comprehensive strategic partnership and increasing bilateral trade to $5 billion by 2030.

India Prepares Construction of Two New Strategic Oil Reserve Facilities
Indian ISPRL has prepared feasibility studies for two new oil storage facilities, aiming to increase strategic oil reserves to the global standard of 90 days.

Russia begins importing gasoline from India amid fuel shortage
Russia has for the first time started importing automotive fuel from India amid a shortage caused by Ukrainian strikes on refineries. The first batch of 42,000 tonnes arrived in early August.

Brazil Offsets Losses from US Tariffs with New Markets
In the first half of 2026, Brazil's exports to China, India, and the EU grew by $3.2 billion, covering the $520 million damage from US tariffs.

Pakistan Extends Ban on Indian Aircraft Overflight Until August 24
Pakistan has extended the ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace until August 24, increasing costs for airlines.

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Gets New Configuration with 12GB RAM and 512GB Storage
Motorola expands the Edge 70 Fusion lineup with a model featuring 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, currently exclusive to India.