India’s electronic component exports fell 16 percent in Q1 due to a severe global shortage of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and higher US trade tariffs, despite a 22.5 percent surge in overall electronics exports. Meanwhile, Kerala’s Vizhinjam International Seaport is set to commence full export-import (EXIM) operations on August 18 following necessary customs approvals and road connectivity arrangements. In infrastructure investments, Adani Ports CEO Karan Adani met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to discuss expanding operations at Dhamra Port and developing industrial logistics corridors. India’s total exports of merchandise and services rose 13.3 percent year-on-year in July to $80.14 billion. Simultaneously, trade discussions with the US continue despite potential American tariff legislation targeting buyers of Russian Urals crude oil.