India’s coffee exports witnessed an impressive 25% surge in the first half of 2026, touching $1.3 billion driven by strong demand for Robusta coffee in new markets across Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt. To support domestic logistics, DP World expanded its coastal fleet with the acquisition of the DP World Indus container vessel to handle cargo movement across 14 coastal ports. At the regional level, Andhra Pradesh’s SIPB approved ₹19,076 crore across green energy, mining, logistics, and tourism, promising to generate over 10,000 jobs. Globally, PM Modi’s visit to Jakarta resulted in 14 strategic pacts with Indonesia spanning defense supplies, cross-border QR payments, and critical mineral supply chains. Lastly, India has formally challenged procedural flaws in the US Section 301 investigation on forced labor, pushing for direct bilateral talks over proposed 12.5% import tariffs.