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Last updated: 17 Jan, 2026  
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Ease of doing biz, FTAs boost India’s self-reliant and globally trusted economy: Piyush Goyal
IANS | 17 Jan, 2026
India’s key policy reforms such as Ease of Doing Business, free trade agreements (FTAs) and growing  
PM Modi to interact with India’s vibrant startup ecosystem
IANS   |   15 Jan, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in a programme in the national capital on Friday.
Indian stock markets remain closed for Maharashtra civic elections
IANS   |   15 Jan, 2026
The Indian stock markets remain closed on Thursday on account of municipal corporation elections...
Gold prices eye fresh record high, silver skyrockets after softer US inflation data
IANS   |   14 Jan, 2026
Gold hovered near fresh record high while silver touched new peak on Wednesday...
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 India Economy News
world-bank.jpg Global economy defies trade turmoil, growth to ease: World Bank
IANS | 14 Jan, 2026
The global economy is showing greater resilience than expected despite historic trade tensions and p  Read more....
» GDP data, US jobs numbers, Venezuela tensions likely to drive stock market next week
» Centre’s fiscal deficit in April-November at 62.3 pc of full year estimate, govt capex goes up
» Over Rs 10,300 crore allocated for IndiaAI Mission, 38,000 GPUs deployed
» FTAs to unlock global markets for Indian professional services: Govt
» Trade deal crucial to deepen US-India economic ties: Keshap
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 Industry News
scindia.jpg India has world’s lowest data costs, highest data usage: Scindia
IANS | 17 Jan, 2026
Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday said that India now has world’s lowes  Read more....
» Hyundai Motor aims to develop India into a ‘strategic export hub’
» Ashwini Vaishnaw discusses sovereign GPU manufacturing in India with Nvidia
» India will become a major player in entire electronics stack: Ashwini Vaishnaw
» Govt announces relaxation for deeptech startups to avail DSIR recognition
» FIEO hails Govt's market access support intervention to boost exports
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 In Depth
space.jpg Govt push, public-private partnership drove Indian space sector growth in 2025
IANS | 30 Dec, 2025
Policy continuity and institutional clarity by the government and an expanding public-private partne  Read more....
» 2026 set to break new records with ‘Make in India’ and PLI schemes firmly in place
» Tariffs, Taxes & Trade Deals: The 2025 MSME Report
» Govt introduces Securities Markets Code Bill in Lok Sabha
» 14-day India International Trade Fair records over 18 lakh visitors
» Renewable energy share in India’s power mix likely to cross 35 pc by 2030
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ashwini-2.jpg Robust critical mineral supply chains vital to boost India’s manufacturing goals: Ashwini Vaishnaw
IANS | 13 Jan, 2026
Union Minister for Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Tuesday said that strengthe  Read more....
» 2025 tests India-US relations amid tariffs, Pakistan tilt: Dhruva Jaishankar
» Working to help India achieve PM Modi’s target of 10 million solar rooftops: Australian envoy
» India’s economic growth linked to energy, maritime sectors: Hardeep Puri
» India’s travel economy hits Rs 2.3 lakh crore, and it’s just the beginning: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
» Leader capable of filling gaps: Colombian envoy on PM Modi
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 Global Business
auto.jpg S. Korea's auto exports hit record $72 billion in 2025
IANS | 15 Jan, 2026
South Korea's exports of automobiles reached an all-time high of $72 billion last year thanks to the  Read more....
» US hosts APEC supply chain roundtable in Mexico City
» 40 pc of manufacturers in S. Korea expect economic conditions to deteriorate
» Venezuela has largest oil reserves but production remains poor; Indian OMCs to benefit
» Trump's trade policies 'disaster': US media
» S. Korea to offer tax benefits to retail investors investing back home
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 Editorials
msmes-hits-misses.jpg Indian MSMEs and 2025 – The Hits and Misses
Bikky Khosla | 24 Dec, 2025
As someone who closely associates with our MSMEs, I have spent this year monitoring developments tha  Read more....
» Delayed Payments - Barrier To MSME Growth
» New export rule marks shift to trust-based trade
» India’s Export Surge and the MSME Paradox
» Indo-Nepal trade: Let's Wait for the Dust to Settle
» GST announcements - Not just Reforms, a Lifeline for MSMEs
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