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Last updated: 31 Mar, 2026  
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RBI postpones capital market exposure framework to July 1
IANS | 31 Mar, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has deferred the implementation of its revised capital market.... 
Industry hails Centre’s push on design, quality as ECMS gains pace
IANS   |   30 Mar, 2026
Industry leaders on Monday welcomed the government’s strong push on design capability and quality st
Rs 11,200 crore Noida International Airport gives major connectivity boost, drives economic growth
IANS   |   28 Mar, 2026
The Phase-1 of the Noida International Airport, to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
Crude oil drops over 5 pc this week, hovers above $100 amid global uncertainty
IANS   |   27 Mar, 2026
Global crude oil prices remained highly volatile this week, with both the key benchmarks trading...
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 India Economy News
imf.jpg Inflation to slower growth, West Asia shock to shape global economy in various ways: IMF
IANS | 31 Mar, 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the ongoing US-Israel and Iran war could shape the gl  Read more....
» Centre notifies order to boost natural gas infra, improve access to piped natural gas
» FM Sitharaman set to present Finance Bill 2026-27, corporate law reform bill
» Rupee hits record low of 92.63 amid firm dollar, import pressures
» Govt to keep fiscal deficit within revised estimates, no shortage of fertilisers: FM Sitharaman
» Nomura forecasts 7 pc growth for India in FY27 despite geopolitical tensions in West Asia
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 Industry News
sez.jpg Exports from India's SEZs surge 32 pc to Rs 11.70 lakh crore: Govt
IANS | 28 Mar, 2026
Exports from operational special economic zones (SEZs) totalled over Rs. 11.70 lakh crore in 2025‑26  Read more....
» More Indian ships to sail through Strait of Hormuz: Govt
» New Railways reforms focus on cargo, construction and passenger convenience
» Sensex, Nifty fall up to 2 pc in early trade as West Asia tensions rise
» Indian Railways attracts $942 million FDI in 11 years
» India’s services exports reach 10 pc of GDP, trade deals offer new opportunities
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 In Depth
soh-a.jpg Choked at Hormuz: The Threat to MSMEs
Sneha Tiwari | 13 Mar, 2026
The war, if it escalates further, will severely impact the global economy with rising crude oil pric  Read more....
» Govt takes stock of shipping sector amid global maritime uncertainty
» India, Canada sign $2.6 billion uranium deal, aim for year-end deadline on FTA
» 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
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 Face to Face
Printing.9.jpg We are powering modern printing with reliable and high-performance materials: Mr. Gaurav
Staff Reporter | 30 Mar, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Mr. Gaurav shared valuable insights into the company’s journ  Read more....
» Competing with larger players requires agility and a strong focus on specialization: Mr Mahavir S. Gandhi
» Shree Chamunda Micro Industries: Driving Efficiency Through Innovative Packaging Solution
» Rajkot’s industrial landscape has played a crucial role in shaping Oracle Shipping Services
» Driving excellence through ultrasonic innovation: Johnson Plastosonic (P) Ltd.
» We are driving industrial efficiency through reliable and energy-efficient air solutions: Subodh Kumar
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 Global Business
seoul-stock.jpg Seoul stocks up amid talks to end war in Middle East
IANS | 25 Mar, 2026
South Korean stocks traded markedly higher late on Wednesday morning, driven by gains in big-cap tec  Read more....
» Foreign currency deposits in S. Korea fall for 2nd month in Feb
» Crude prices cool down as US allows all countries to buy Russian oil
» IEA countries to release 400 million barrels of oil to address global energy disruption
» India supplying diesel to Bangladesh as part of ongoing agreement
» S. Korean firms seek measures as global oil prices surge amid Middle East crisis
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 Editorials
war-2.jpg India’s MSMEs Face Another Global Shock
Bikky Khosla | 12 Mar, 2026
As if the uncertainty surrounding the US tariffs on our products was not enough, the recent war in t  Read more....
» 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
» New export rule marks shift to trust-based trade
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