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Just in:   • India forex reserves rise to $703.3 billion amid West Asia tensions  • India-Japan partnership to unlock construction data for AI-led urban development  • Centre doubles down on enhancing safety in flying training institutes  • India, US make progress on key issues in bilateral trade talks  • Sensex falls 983 points, Nifty slips below 24,000 as oil spike hits sentiment  Last updated: 24 Apr, 2026    India Economy India, US make progress on key issues in bilateral trade talks IANS | 24 Apr, 2026 India and the United States have made progress on key matters such as market access, non-tariff measures, technical barriers to trade, customs and trade facilitation, investment promotion, economic security alignment and digital trade in the latest round of negotiations held in Washington to finalise the details of the interim trade agreement between the two countries, the Commerce & Industry Ministry said on Friday.  More Headlines » Gold, silver decline nearly 1 pc as profit booking offsets demand » India's growth at 7.6 pc anchors slowdown of South Asia: World Bank​ » PMMY disburses over Rs 40 lakh crore via 57.79 crore loans » Global energy flows disrupted by West Asia crisis: SEBI Chairman » Over 51 lakh LPG cylinders delivered in a day, no dry-out at gas agencies: Centre   Read more....       Headlines India, Qatar exploring ways to boost trade, strengthen supply chains: Piyush Goyal IANS | 23 Apr, 2026 Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday held a virtual meeting with Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties amid escalating geopolitical tensions.    Read more.... India's economy expected to grow 6.4 pc in 2026, 6.6 pc in 2027: UN report IANS | 21 Apr, 2026 India’s economy is projected to expand by 6.4 per cent in 2026 and 6.6 per cent in 2027, a new United Nations (UN) report has said.    Read more.... Make in India boost: JSW Steel, POSCO to set up 6 MTPA plant in Odisha IANS | 19 Apr, 2026 In a significant boost to the Centre’s Make in India push, JSW Steel and POSCO on Sunday announced plans to form a 50-50 joint venture to establish a 6 million tonnes per annum integrated steel plant in Odisha by the end of 2026.    Read more.... Oil surge threatens India inflation outlook​: Chief Economic Advisor IANS | 16 Apr, 2026 In the wake of the Iran-US war, rising crude oil prices and broader commodity pressures could complicate India’s inflation outlook and raise production costs across sectors, Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran warned on Wednesday.​    Read more....         Customs Exchange Rates Currency Import Export US Dollar ₹94.25 ₹92.55 UK Pound ₹125.95 ₹121.95 Euro ₹108.95 ₹105.3 Japanese Yen ₹59.4 ₹57.6 As on 02 Apr, 2026   Daily Poll What is the biggest war impact on MSMEs?  Export Disruption  Raw Material Spike  Freight Cost Surge  Payment Delays  Currency Volatility  All   Commented Stories

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