India's Services Exports Rise 13.4% to $38.25 Billion in July 2026: RBI Data
India's services exports increased by 13.4% year-on-year to USD 38.25 billion in July 2026, according to Reserve Bank of India data. Services imports rose 19.1% to USD 20.61 billion, outpacing export growth. This resulted in a services trade surplus of about USD 17.65 billion for the month. From April to July 2026, exports totaled USD 145 billion and imports USD 75.14 billion. The RBI noted that April-July figures are provisional and revised based on balance of payments statistics.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (54/100). Lens Score 41/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 31 Aug, 03:47 pm. Other outlets followed.