SME Times is powered by   
Search News
Home        India Industry        Editorials        World        In Depth        Nation        Global Business        India Economy        SME Glossary        Press Releases
Just in:   • Govt launches casebook on AI and gender empowerment  • Centre’s industrial corridor strategy propelling growth across states  • India concludes 9 FTAs, gives businesses more access to global trade: Piyush Goyal  • India’s engineering goods exports cross $100 billion mark in 10 months this fiscal  • US vows tougher export control enforcement 
Last updated: 27 Feb, 2026  
ai-3.jpg
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... 
India concludes 9 FTAs, gives businesses more access to global trade: Piyush Goyal
IANS   |   26 Feb, 2026
The country has concluded nine free trade agreements (FTAs) covering 38 nations, giving Indian.....
US vows tougher export control enforcement
IANS   |   24 Feb, 2026
The US on Tuesday signalled a sharp escalation in export control enforcement, warning that companies
‘Make in India’ helps create lakhs of jobs, women biggest beneficiaries: Ashwini Vaishnaw
IANS   |   23 Feb, 2026
Women have been the biggest beneficiaries under the ‘Make in India’ initiative which created lakhs..
Subscribe to SMETimes Top Stories:  
 India Economy News
nm-3.jpg Centre’s industrial corridor strategy propelling growth across states
IANS | 26 Feb, 2026
The Centre’s strategy of accelerating industrial development has picked up pace, with four National   Read more....
» 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
» Sitharaman makes strong pitch for FDI in India at CEOs meet in Norway
» FM Sitharaman to bolster economic ties with Norway, meet CEOs and investors
  Read more....
 Industry News
exports-2.jpg India’s engineering goods exports cross $100 billion mark in 10 months this fiscal
IANS | 26 Feb, 2026
Engineering goods exports from India grew by 4.52 per cent year-on-year to $101.13 billion...  Read more....
» 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
» Intensify efforts to penetrate new markets, become more competitive: Piyush Goyal
  Read more....
 In Depth
us-tariffs.jpg Explained: 10 pc US tariffs for 150 days globally under Section 122
IANS | 21 Feb, 2026
fter the US Supreme Court struck down reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration,  Read more....
» 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
» Union Budget 2026: What gets cheaper and costlier
  Read more....
 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
  Read more....
 Global Business
s-korea-brazil.jpg S. Korean, Brazilian firms call for closer ties in manufacturing, key minerals
IANS | 23 Feb, 2026
South Korean and Brazilian business communities on Monday proposed measures to strengthen cooperatio  Read more....
» '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
» India, Bhutan to further strengthen ties in power sector
  Read more....
 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
  Read more....
 
  Customs Exchange Rates
Currency Import Export
US Dollar
₹91.35
 89.65
UK Pound
 ₹125.3
 ₹121.3
Euro
 ₹108.5
 ₹104.85
Japanese Yen ₹58.65 ₹56.8
As on 19 Feb, 2026
  Daily Poll
What is your primary "Make or Break" expectation from the Finance Minister this year?
 The Tax Relief
 The Working Capital Fix
 The Compliance Holiday
 The Payment Shield
 The Tech Subsidy
 All
  Commented Stories
 
 
About Us  |   Advertise with Us  
  Useful Links  |   Terms and Conditions  |   Disclaimer  |   Contact Us  
Follow Us : Facebook Twitter