AI Enforcement & Naval Blockades: US Deploys AI to Track China-Linked Tariff Dodging as US Navy Maintains Indefinite Blockade on Iran

Good morning, it’s 14th August, 2026, and here’s your headstart to the day’s most important update.

1. Widening Trade Deficit: India's merchandise exports rose 19.63% to $44.24 billion in July, but the trade deficit widened to a 6-month high of $31.98 billion due to a sharp surge in the import bill. Read

2. Delhi: Govt may bring ordinance to allow private universities to set up campus. Read

3. Tamil Nadu: Secures ₹67,542 Cr investment commitments through 97 MoUs, more than 1 lakh jobs expected. Read

1. GIC Re: Reported a 9.7% jump in profit to ₹1,922 crore on better underwriting performance. Read

2. Jubilant FoodWorks: Posted higher profits driven by accelerating sales growth for Domino's. Read

3. Honasa Consumer: The Mamaearth parent saw net profit more than double to ₹90.4 crore alongside a 27% revenue increase. Read

1. Tata Motors PV: Net profit tumbled 80% year-on-year to ₹775 crore. Read

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Source: Trading Economics & Yahoo Finance

(Note: For bond yields, percentage changes refer to change in yield levels, not total return or price appreciation)

1. Trump: Prez. admin deploys AI to crack down on China-linked tariff dodging, track illicit trade flows. Read

2. USA: Defence Sec. says Iran naval blockade can continue indefinitely as talks stall. Read

3. Turkey: lays out plans for defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Read

Source: Trendlyne

1. Zetwerk: Files UDRHP to raise Rs 2,600 Cr via fresh issue; promoters to account for 53% of OFS. Read

1. Air India: To test all pilots for banned substances. Read

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