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Last updated: 13 Oct, 2025  
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GST portal opens for filing annual returns GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for FY24-25
IANS | 13 Oct, 2025
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) portal has been updated to enable online filing of annual returns.. 
India’s IPO market poised to raise $20 billion in next 12 months
IANS   |   10 Oct, 2025
India’s booming primary market continues to attract global attention, with Citigroup Inc. predicting
PM Modi meets Keir Starmer in Mumbai for strengthening India-UK ties
IANS   |   09 Oct, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed UK Prime Minister Keri Starmer at Raj Bhavan...
Piyush Goyal, Keir Starmer discuss ways to deepen trade and economic partnership
IANS   |   09 Oct, 2025
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said his meeting with UK Prime Minister...
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 India Economy News
gati.jpg PM Gati Shakti stands as cornerstone in journey towards ‘Viksit Bharat’: Piyush Goyal
IANS | 13 Oct, 2025
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday hailed four years of the PM Gati Shakti Nation  Read more....
» RBI appoints Sanjay Kumar Hansda as Executive Director
» India, UK hold meet to fast-track CETA implementation, double trade by 2030
» India, EU must seal FTA to boost trade and investment ties amid US tariff hike: EU envoy
» Support local, celebrate better: PM Modi champions swadeshi in letter to nation
» Piyush Goyal upbeat on India’s exports, says trade talks are on with many countries
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 Industry News
ve.jpg VE Commercial Vehicles to invest Rs 544 crore to boost manufacturing in India
IANS | 09 Oct, 2025
VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), a joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, on Thursday an  Read more....
» India's smartphone exports touch $13.4 billion in H1FY26 up 59 pc
» Indian satcom market expected to triple to $14.8 billion by 2033: Minister
» Gold hits record high above $3,900 as US shutdown sparks safe-haven demand
» TEC, IIIT Naya Raipur sign MoU to collaborate on next-gen telecom tech
» J&K’s Kishtwar selected as aspirational agricultural district under PMDDKY
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 In Depth
niti.jpg NITI Aayog unveils roadmap on AI to empower 490 million informal workers
IANS | 09 Oct, 2025
NITI Aayog on Wednesday released a pioneering study to systematically explore how artificial intelli  Read more....
» EU leaders need to relook at GSP+ trade status for Pakistan
» How GST rate rejig is going to boost businesses, empower common man
» Enhanced dignity, gave people power to script their own destiny: PM Modi as PM Jan Dhan completes 11 years
» India’s solar surge marks a bold leap towards a Net Zero future
» India-UK FTA: A Boon for Tech and Textiles, A Worry for Farmers?
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 Face to Face
colombia.jpg Leader capable of filling gaps: Colombian envoy on PM Modi
IANS | 09 Oct, 2025
Victor Hugo Echeverri Jaramillo, Ambassador of Colombia to India, on Thursday hailed Prime Minister   Read more....
» GCCs have far-reaching impact on economic growth, says Sitharaman
» LoP Gandhi begins his day by abusing PM Modi: Kiren Rijiju
» New Jan Vishwas Bill will boost ease of living and business: Piyush Goyal
» India well on way to become developed economy by 2047: President Murmu
» India's foreign policy post-2014 lacks direction: Mani Shankar Aiyar
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 Global Business
iran.jpg Iraq signs preliminary deal with US company on developing energy sector
IANS | 08 Oct, 2025
The Iraqi Oil Ministry on Wednesday signed a Heads of Agreement with U.S. energy company ExxonMobil   Read more....
» India, Singapore reaffirm six-decade long relationship: Piyush Goyal
» Trump likely to visit S. Korea on Oct 29 ahead of APEC summit
» Analysts expect Fed's rate cut to boost S. Korea's stock market
» US tariffs to cut S. Korea's economic growth by 0.45 pp in 2025
» Indian Ambassador meets key US lawmaker amid trade tensions
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 Editorials
export-surge.jpeg India’s Export Surge and the MSME Paradox
Bikky Khosla | 09 Oct, 2025
Despite its geo-political upheaval, our export story is turning into one of reform and resilience. B  Read more....
» Indo-Nepal trade: Let's Wait for the Dust to Settle
» GST announcements - Not just Reforms, a Lifeline for MSMEs
» GST Reform: A Lifeline for MSMEs
» Trump’s tariff tantrums have a silver lining!
» 45-Day Payment Rule: Empowering or Eroding MSMEs?
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