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Last updated: 03 Mar, 2026  
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Iran officially closes Strait of Hormuz, crude oil pices expected to soar
IANS | 03 Mar, 2026
With Iran officially closing the Strait of Hormuz with a stern warning to oil ships, crude oil price 
Sensex, Nifty drop over 1 pc over heightened Middle East tensions
IANS   |   02 Mar, 2026
The Indian equity markets opened the week sharply lower on Monday, tracking a broad risk-off...
Market weekly roundup: Sensex, Nifty slip as global tensions weigh on sentiment
IANS   |   28 Feb, 2026
Indian stock markets ended the week on a weak note, with benchmark indices falling amid global....
Govt launches casebook on AI and gender empowerment
IANS   |   27 Feb, 2026
In a significant milestone in India's commitment to inclusive and ethical artificial intelligence...
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 India Economy News
pm-modi1-3.jpg PM Modi to address post-budget webinar on sustaining economic growth today
IANS | 03 Mar, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a Post-Budget Webinar on the theme “Sustaining and Strengt  Read more....
» India, EU agree to grant each other MFN status for 5 years under trade deal
» Centre’s industrial corridor strategy propelling growth across states
» Too early to comment on US tariff changes, commerce ministry reviewing situation: FM Sitharaman
» India pushes currency diversification, FTAs to counter Trump's pullback from IPEF
» Centre launches new interventions in Export Promotion Mission to boost MSMEs
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 Industry News
war.jpg Israel-Iran war: Airline stocks in red as flight disruption continues for 3rd day
IANS | 02 Mar, 2026
Global and Indian airlines cancelled and diverted hundreds of flights for a third straight day on Mo  Read more....
» India’s engineering goods exports cross $100 billion mark in 10 months this fiscal
» About 55 pc of India’s US exports could drop to 2.8-3.3 pc tariff rates: Analysts
» ‘Outstanding’ Summit showcases India’s AI vision to the world: Tata Sons Chairman
» AI Impact Summit: After holding nine bilateral meetings, PM Modi joins world leaders at Bharat Mandapam
» Sensex, Nifty trade nearly flat; IT index down 0.5 pc
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 In Depth
india-canada.jpg India, Canada sign $2.6 billion uranium deal, aim for year-end deadline on FTA
IANS | 02 Mar, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, on Monday, set a year-end targ  Read more....
» 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
» Is it time for SMEs to look beyond Google?
» Union Budget 2026-27 highlights: Customs simplified, duties slashed; tax reforms ease trade and living
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 Face to Face
yaniv.jpg Israel to share Iron Dome technology with India: Consul General Yaniv Revach​
IANS | 23 Feb, 2026
Israel plans to expand its bilateral defence agreement with India to share its technology and manufa  Read more....
» India-US Trade deal eases strains, opens new pathways: Dhruva Jaishankar
» India’s clean energy drive combining growth, affordability: Pralhad Joshi
» Robust critical mineral supply chains vital to boost India’s manufacturing goals: Ashwini Vaishnaw
» 2025 tests India-US relations amid tariffs, Pakistan tilt: Dhruva Jaishankar
» Working to help India achieve PM Modi’s target of 10 million solar rooftops: Australian envoy
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 Global Business
ustr-2.jpg USTR, USDA say US farm exports roar back​
IANS | 03 Mar, 2026
The United States’ top trade and agriculture officials have declared that American farm exports are   Read more....
» S. Korean, Brazilian firms call for closer ties in manufacturing, key minerals
» 'Nothing changes': Trump says India-US trade deal to remain intact, calls PM Modi a 'great gentleman'
» S. Korean science minister co-chairs global AI partnership meeting in India
» Foreign investors shift to net selling of S. Korean stocks in Jan
» S. Korean exports up 44.4 pc on robust chip demand
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 Editorials
editorial1.jpg Budget and India-US trade deal - a reality check
Bikky Khosla | 12 Feb, 2026
The noise is settled; it's done and dusted. The experts have left the news studios ,and reality has   Read more....
» 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
» India’s Export Surge and the MSME Paradox
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