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68 Japanese firms finalising manufacturing, research plans in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw
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India highlights 3 pillars of Security, Connectivity, Opportunity for global trade at SCO meet
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Moody's raises India GDP growth to 7 pc for FY27
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Over Rs 2.9 crore to be disbursed to 2,550 farmers as soil carbon payments: Govt
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18 Sep, 2026
68 Japanese firms finalising manufacturing, research plans in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw
IANS | 18 Sep, 2026
Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said 68 Japanese --
India highlights 3 pillars of Security, Connectivity, Opportunity for global trade at SCO meet
IANS | 18 Jan, 2026
India highlighted the three pillars of 'Security, Connectivity, and Opportunity' for international--
Moody's raises India GDP growth to 7 pc for FY27
IANS | 18 Sep, 2026
Global ratings agency Moody's on Friday raised India's GDP growth forecast to 7 per cent for FY27--
India seeks technology-driven competitive advantage in mining sector: Dr. Jitendra Singh
IANS |
Union MoS for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that----
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Over Rs 2.9 crore to be disbursed to 2,550 farmers as soil carbon payments: Govt
IANS | 17 Sep, 2026
India’s agricultural carbon market has moved from policy to the farm level, with over Rs 2.9 crore t
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New Zealand Parliament approves India FTA, tariffs to fall on most exports
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NPCI to levy MDR on UPI payments above Rs 2000 from Oct 15, small merchants continue to benefit
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UPI payments up to Rs 2,000 to remain free of bank charges: Govt
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Piyush Goyal meets EAEU trade chief to fast-track trade pact
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India aims to take UPI, digital public infrastructure to Global South, boost fintech exports: Commerce Secretary
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Industry News
Govt to strengthen Schedule drugs regulation, recommends CCTV surveillance at medical stores
IANS | 17 Sep, 2026
The government on Thursday said it has proposed amendments to strengthen regulatory oversight over S
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Coal Ministry urges UP to build long-term fuel security for its thermal power plants
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India's goods & services exports jump 25.4 per cent to cross $82 bn in August
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India approves 12 chip projects with investment commitments over Rs 1.64 lakh crore
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BRICS, SEMICON India 2026 can propel India’s semiconductor ambitions: IESA
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BRICS must translate cooperation into tangible gains for Indian businesses: PHDCCI
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In Depth
Explainer: All you need to know about new UPI framework
IANS | 16 Sep, 2026
The new UPI framework introduced has no impact on any person-to-person transactions as UPI will cont
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BRICS FMs push for local currency payments within bloc, flag tariff risk to global trade
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UIDAI prepares Aadhaar infrastructure for 300 million daily authentications: Chairman Neelkanth Mishra
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PM Modi hails 7.8 pc GDP growth; calls for ‘Swadeshi’ push to build Viksit Bharat
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Govt calls for public participation to boost digital infrastructure in villages
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How dual-chipset technology is redefining mobile gaming and content viewing in India
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Face to Face
“Reliable industrial computing begins with quality hardware and rigorous testing.”: Rajiv Kumar
Staff Reporter | 17 Sep, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Rajiv Kumar from Global Infotech Solutions shared insights i
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Taxation of digital economy has to be coolly studied: Sitharaman
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“Durability and application focused design are at the heart of reliable industrial packaging solutions.”: Ashay Agarwal
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“Durability, hygiene, and performance define our approach to reliable water dispensing solutions.”: Conway Ravi
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“Reliable industrial supplies are the foundation of safer workplaces and smoother project operations.”: Huzefa Miyajiwala
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South Africa envoy says trade with India to get booster shot at BRICS meet
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Global Business
Seoul stocks open higher despite first Fed rate hike in over 3 years
IANS | 17 Sep, 2026
Seoul stocks opened higher on Thursday, led by gains in tech stocks, despite the US Federal Reserve'
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Sam Altman backs call for slower AI development, rules out OpenAI IPO in 2026
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South African President Ramaphosa arrives in New Delhi for BRICS Summit
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Bangladesh’s trade deficit jumps by 38 pc as exports decline
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S. Korea's nominal GDP grows at fastest pace in 47 years in April-June
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Sergio Gor pitches for expanding opportunities for US businesses in India
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Editorials
What the BRICS Summit Means for Small Businesses on the Ground
Bikky Khosla | 17 Sep, 2026
Looking beyond the photo-ops and declarations, I see three developments that stand out for Indian MS
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CETA Is Live; But Will Our SME Exporters Really Benefit?
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The 45-Day Trap: Why a Well-Intentioned Policy is Backfiring on Our MSMEs
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A Cheap Rupee Is Not a Free Pass
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Rising Crude Oil Prices Sinking Small Businesses
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US-Iran Ceasefire Fails to Ease MSME Export Pain
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