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Top Indian ministers discuss progress towards Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in Singapore
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Delhi L-G reviews preparations for BRICS Summit 2026, stresses multi-agency coordination
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Indian exporters prepared to meet emerging international market requirements
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India’s proposal for local currencies link between BRICS members seen as key item for summit
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20 Aug, 2026
Delhi L-G reviews preparations for BRICS Summit 2026, stresses multi-agency coordination
IANS | 20 Aug, 2026
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Thursday chaired a review meeting to assess....
Indian exporters prepared to meet emerging international market requirements
IANS | 19 Aug, 2026
Indian exporters are adequately informed and prepared to meet emerging sustainability-related...
Govt notifies 405 key defence items worth Rs 3,070 crore for indigenous manufacturing
IANS | 18 Aug, 2026
The Department of Defence Production has notified the sixth 'Positive Indigenisation List'.....
Sensex, Nifty open lower as US-Iran war uncertainty keeps crude prices elevated
IANS | 17 Aug, 2026
Domestic equity markets opened marginally lower on Monday as the lack of progress towards ending the
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India’s proposal for local currencies link between BRICS members seen as key item for summit
IANS | 18 Aug, 2026
India’s proposal to build a digital bridge between the domestic currency payment networks of BRICS m
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BRICS discuss linking CBDCs and fast payment systems: RBI Governor Malhotra
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Government e-Marketplace rewrites rules of public procurement: Piyush Goyal
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ASSOCHAM signs MoUs with French, Arab bodies to boost trade and investment
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RDI scheme by TDB: Govt clarifies on selection process, conflict of interest; calls reports misleading
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Govt raises over Rs 26,639 crore via disinvestment, asset monetisation in FY27 so far
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Industry News
India FTA talks to see 2 more rounds, deal expected to take shape by Feb 2027: Israeli envoy
IANS | 18 Aug, 2026
Israel expects two more rounds of negotiations with India on the proposed free trade agreement, with
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Domestic equity investments cross Rs 5 lakh crore mark for third consecutive year
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India’s EV sales likely to grow 55 pc annually through 2034
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India's auto parts industry likely to grow 10 pc through FY30
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Govt-backed EDF mobilises Rs 1,335.77 crore for 128 startups, companies
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India's steel sector keeps up growth momentum in April-June: Govt
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In Depth
GeM enters 11th year, connects over 1.37 lakh government buyer organisations with 25 lakh sellers
IANS | 09 Aug, 2026
As the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) begins its 11th year, it now connects more than 1.37 lakh gove
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Piyush Goyal calls for doubling India-Uzbekistan bilateral trade in 3 years
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India recycling over 70 per cent of textile waste
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New FTAs fresh boost to manufacturing and innovation, open global opportunities for youth: Piyush Goyal
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Delhi govt’s EV push to catalyse investment, boost manufacturing, create green jobs: PHDCCI
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Beyond MSME Day: What India's MSMEs Actually Need Next
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Face to Face
“Quality steel, dependable service, and lasting trust define our journey.”: Shashwat
Staff Reporter | 20 Aug, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Shashwat from Steel & Bearing Corporation shared insights in
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“Smart rainwater management today can build a more sustainable tomorrow.”: Biju Francis
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Kaya Technology: Advancing Industrial Material Handling Through Efficient Conveyor and Lifting Solutions
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“Quality, innovation, and trust define every solution at Viraj Pipes.”: Yogendra Kumar Singh
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“Engineering reliability and application focused performance are at the heart of every pumping solution we deliver.”: N. K. Gupta
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“Innovative LED display solutions are transforming the future of visual communication.”: Mallikarjun Golla
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Global Business
Top Indian ministers discuss progress towards Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in Singapore
IANS | 20 Aug, 2026
Top Indian ministers on Thursday met Prime Minister of Singapore, Lawrence Wong, here and discussed
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BRICS meet agrees to promote fair competition in renewable energy markets
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Seoul shares again dip over 1 pc after 2-day deep rout amid AI spending concerns
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White House says inflation falls to six-year low
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S. Korea’s exports up 54 pc on strong chip shipments
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China to face huge economic costs if Taiwan Strait is blocked
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Editorials
CETA Is Live; But Will Our SME Exporters Really Benefit?
Bikky Khosla | 17 Jul, 2026
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force on July 15, a year af
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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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India’s MSMEs Face Another Global Shock
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