India’s Airline Fleet Nears 900 in 2026

In 2025, the total net induction was 35 planes — 79 added and 44 returned — making it much lower than even 2024. IMAGE: An Indigo airline in flight. Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes.

Exports rise 1.87% in Dec 2025; trade deficit widens

The country’s exports rose 1.87 per cent to $38.5 billion in December 2025 despite global economic uncertainties, though an increase in imports led to a marginal widening of the trade deficit to $25 billion. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Imports rose by