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Last updated: 01 Apr, 2026  
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Stock markets surge over 2 pc in early trade amid Iran war de-escalation hopes
IANS | 01 Apr, 2026
Domestic stock markets on Wednesday opened sharply higher with a gap-up start... 
RBI postpones capital market exposure framework to July 1
IANS   |   31 Mar, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has deferred the implementation of its revised capital market....
Industry hails Centre’s push on design, quality as ECMS gains pace
IANS   |   30 Mar, 2026
Industry leaders on Monday welcomed the government’s strong push on design capability and quality st
Rs 11,200 crore Noida International Airport gives major connectivity boost, drives economic growth
IANS   |   28 Mar, 2026
The Phase-1 of the Noida International Airport, to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
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 India Economy News
gst3-2.jpg GST collections rise 8.8 pc to Rs 2 lakh crore in March, clock 8.3 pc growth in FY26
IANS | 01 Apr, 2026
Domestic gross GST collections rose 8.8 per cent year-on-year to Rs 2 lakh crore in March 2026, driv  Read more....
» Inflation to slower growth, West Asia shock to shape global economy in various ways: IMF
» Centre notifies order to boost natural gas infra, improve access to piped natural gas
» FM Sitharaman set to present Finance Bill 2026-27, corporate law reform bill
» Rupee hits record low of 92.63 amid firm dollar, import pressures
» Govt to keep fiscal deficit within revised estimates, no shortage of fertilisers: FM Sitharaman
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 Industry News
auto-sales.jpg Auto sales boom in March, carmakers hit record highs
IANS | 01 Apr, 2026
India’s automobile sector ended March 2026 on a strong note, with major carmakers reporting record s  Read more....
» Exports from India's SEZs surge 32 pc to Rs 11.70 lakh crore: Govt
» More Indian ships to sail through Strait of Hormuz: Govt
» New Railways reforms focus on cargo, construction and passenger convenience
» Sensex, Nifty fall up to 2 pc in early trade as West Asia tensions rise
» Indian Railways attracts $942 million FDI in 11 years
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 In Depth
soh-a.jpg Choked at Hormuz: The Threat to MSMEs
Sneha Tiwari | 13 Mar, 2026
The war, if it escalates further, will severely impact the global economy with rising crude oil pric  Read more....
» Govt takes stock of shipping sector amid global maritime uncertainty
» India, Canada sign $2.6 billion uranium deal, aim for year-end deadline on FTA
» Explained: 10 pc US tariffs for 150 days globally under Section 122
» Tax transfer to states has shot up by Rs 2.7 lakh crore in Budget 2026-27: FM
» Interim agreement on framework will lead to broader US-India trade deal negotiations
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 Face to Face
solar-2.jpg Shreeji Engineering: Engineering reliable solar mounting solutions for a sustainable future
Staff Reporter | 01 Apr, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Vikas from Shreeji Engineering shared valuable insights into  Read more....
» Driving Industrial Efficiency Through Advanced Machinery: Hardic
» L K Chemicals: Delivering reliable water treatment solutions that drive efficiency and industrial performance
» Quality control begins with careful vendor selection: Chaitik Shah
» Maintaining consistency is extremely important when working with global customers: Vishwanath Jetithor
» MBS India: Committed to Evolving Healthcare with Excellence
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 Global Business
mideast.jpg Escalation in Mideast may cause losses exceeding 2025 regional cumulative GDP: UN report
IANS | 01 Apr, 2026
The military escalation in the Middle East, now in its fifth week, may cost economies in the region   Read more....
» Seoul stocks up amid talks to end war in Middle East
» Foreign currency deposits in S. Korea fall for 2nd month in Feb
» Crude prices cool down as US allows all countries to buy Russian oil
» IEA countries to release 400 million barrels of oil to address global energy disruption
» India supplying diesel to Bangladesh as part of ongoing agreement
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 Editorials
war-2.jpg India’s MSMEs Face Another Global Shock
Bikky Khosla | 12 Mar, 2026
As if the uncertainty surrounding the US tariffs on our products was not enough, the recent war in t  Read more....
» Budget and India-US trade deal - a reality check
» Testing times for MSMEs
» Indian MSMEs and 2025 – The Hits and Misses
» Delayed Payments - Barrier To MSME Growth
» New export rule marks shift to trust-based trade
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