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Last updated: 10 Apr, 2026  
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Indian rupee gains ahead of RBI deadline to unwind positions
IANS | 10 Apr, 2026
The Indian rupee opened nearly 10 paise higher on Friday as the Reserve Bank of India..... 
Crude oil prices jump up to 4 pc on Hormuz tensions, ceasefire doubts
IANS   |   09 Apr, 2026
Global crude oil prices surged sharply on Thursday amid fears that supply from West Asia...
RBI holds repo rate at 5.25 pc, maintains neutral instance amid global uncertainty
IANS   |   08 Apr, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent....
Sensex, Nifty slide 1 pc as Hormuz deadline by US rattles markets
IANS   |   07 Apr, 2026
The Indian stock markets on Tuesday witnessed sharp losses in early trade, with equity benchmarks...
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 India Economy News
gold1.jpg Gold, silver decline nearly 1 pc as profit booking offsets demand
IANS | 10 Apr, 2026
Gold and silver prices witnessed a decline of around 1 per cent on Friday on the Multi Commodity Exc  Read more....
» 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
» Govt lauds CSIR’s governance model, calls it benchmark for transparency
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 Industry News
bhajan-lal.jpg PM Modi to inaugurate India’s first refinery-petrochemical hub on April 21​
IANS | 10 Apr, 2026
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the cou  Read more....
» DG Shipping asks ports to provide concessions to exporters, advises seafarers to remain safe
» Crude oil prices surge over 3 pc over Iran tensions, Trump deadline
» Crude oil prices climb over 3 pc to near 52-week high amid geopolitical tensions
» India’s pharmaceutical exports exceed $28 billion up to February
» Gold slips below Rs 1.51 lakh, silver tumbles over 5 pc after Trump's Iran warning
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 In Depth
ficci.jpg FICCI urges steps to cut industry risks amid West Asia crisis​
IANS | 10 Apr, 2026
Apex business chamber FICCI on Thursday indicated that early signs of stress due to the West Asia co  Read more....
» 'India-EU partnership to play key role in New World Order'
» PMMY reflects economic ethos where opportunities are accessible, every dream given support to grow: PM Modi
» India’s major ports handled record 915.17 million tonnes of cargo in FY26
» TradeIndia Becomes the First B2B E-commerce Marketplace to Launch AI-Powered Search
» Choked at Hormuz: The Threat to MSMEs
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 Face to Face
Advanced Power Infrastructure Solutions “Powering progress with trust, reliability, and long-term commitment.”:Jayant
Staff Reporter | 10 Apr, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Jayant of National Power Industries shared valuable insights  Read more....
» “Driving Efficiency Through Reliable Automation.”: Manjunath S Dharwad
» Engineering Purity, Delivering Trust: The Driving Force Behind Hi-Tech Chemicals Converters Pvt Ltd
» Powering efficiency with reliable, intelligent solutions: Pandurang Shivaji Bisale
» Nurturing Green Excellence: Anand Garden Nursery’s Journey of Growth and Trust
» Redefining Packaging Standards Through Quality, Innovation, and Trust: Piyush Ahuja
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 Global Business
tariffs-2.jpg US adjustment of steel tariffs to lower administrative burden on firms
IANS | 09 Apr, 2026
The United States' recent adjustment of its metal tariffs will likely reduce the overall administrat  Read more....
» Bangladesh faces economic strain as Iran war pushes up fuel and food costs
» S. Korea secures 50 million barrels of alternative oil supplies for April
» Escalation in Mideast may cause losses exceeding 2025 regional cumulative GDP: UN report
» Seoul stocks up amid talks to end war in Middle East
» Foreign currency deposits in S. Korea fall for 2nd month in Feb
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 Editorials
msme-pain.jpg US-Iran Ceasefire Fails to Ease MSME Export Pain
Bikky Khosla | 09 Apr, 2026
As we all hold our breaths in anticipation of the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, MSMEs, especially   Read more....
» India’s MSMEs Face Another Global Shock
» 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
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