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:   • 'Huge disagreement’ on tariff war in Trump administration, but he went ahead: Chief of staff Wiles  • Silver hits record high on MCX, jumps over 4 pc as rate-cut hopes fuel rally  • Sensex, Nifty trade flat in early deals amid weak global cues  • Indian Railways using 898 MW solar power at 2,626 stations: Govt  • GST rate revision has resulted in 5 per cent rise in revenue for states: Minister 
Last updated: 17 Dec, 2025  
silver-gold.jpg
Silver hits record high on MCX, jumps over 4 pc as rate-cut hopes fuel rally
IANS | 17 Dec, 2025
Silver prices hit fresh all-time highs on Wednesday, as strong global cues and rising expectations.. 
Sensex, Nifty trade flat in early deals amid weak global cues
IANS   |   17 Dec, 2025
Indian equity benchmark indices traded on a flat note in early deals on Wednesday, as mixed trends..
India’s textiles exports see 4.6 pc growth in last 4 fiscals, exports rise in over 100 nations
IANS   |   16 Dec, 2025
India’s exports of textiles and apparel, including handicrafts, saw 4.6 per cent CAGR growth...
India-Jordan should aim to enhance bilateral trade to US $5 billion: PM Modi
IANS   |   16 Dec, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met with King Abdullah II of Jordan at the Al Husseiniya.....
Subscribe to SMETimes Top Stories:  
 India Economy News
gst3-2.jpg GST rate revision has resulted in 5 per cent rise in revenue for states: Minister
IANS | 16 Dec, 2025
The revision in GST rates that kicked in from September 22, as part of the economic reforms of the g  Read more....
» HDFC Bank gets 1 year RBI approval for up to 9.5 pc stake in IndusInd Bank
» Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog and HUL partner to accelerate transition to circular economy
» E-commerce major Amazon to invest over $35 billion in India through 2030
» India, Russia bolster bilateral ties in fisheries, dairy sectors
» Q2 GDP: Indian economy may outshine forecast amid global disruptions
  Read more....
 Industry News
railway.jpg Indian Railways using 898 MW solar power at 2,626 stations: Govt
IANS | 17 Dec, 2025
Indian Railways has achieved a major milestone in clean energy use and by November this year, it has  Read more....
» Gold, silver prices jump on MCX amid weak dollar, global cues
» India’s GCC sector to reach $105 billion by 2030 driven by policy initiatives
» Manganese major MOIL hits best-ever November production, sales
» Automobiles, electronics, manufacturing sectors to benefit from India-Russia trade ties
» PM Modi hosts private dinner for Putin ahead of Friday's key India-Russia summit
  Read more....
 In Depth
iitf.jpg 14-day India International Trade Fair records over 18 lakh visitors
IANS | 28 Nov, 2025
The 14-day India International Trade Fair (IITF) witnessed broad participation from diverse sectors   Read more....
» Renewable energy share in India’s power mix likely to cross 35 pc by 2030
» India stays resilient with diversified export basket amid global uncertainty
» NITI Aayog unveils roadmap on AI to empower 490 million informal workers
» EU leaders need to relook at GSP+ trade status for Pakistan
» How GST rate rejig is going to boost businesses, empower common man
  Read more....
 Face to Face
australian-envoy.jpg Working to help India achieve PM Modi’s target of 10 million solar rooftops: Australian envoy
IANS | 28 Nov, 2025
Australia’s principal effort in bilateral energy collaboration at the moment is to ensure that India  Read more....
» India’s economic growth linked to energy, maritime sectors: Hardeep Puri
» India’s travel economy hits Rs 2.3 lakh crore, and it’s just the beginning: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
» Leader capable of filling gaps: Colombian envoy on PM Modi
» GCCs have far-reaching impact on economic growth, says Sitharaman
» LoP Gandhi begins his day by abusing PM Modi: Kiren Rijiju
  Read more....
 Global Business
india-us.jpg Indian American community leader calls for tariff reversal to bolster India–US relations
IANS | 15 Dec, 2025
Eminent Indian American physician and community leader Dr Bharat Barai warned that India–US relation  Read more....
» India, Chile aim for timely conclusion of CEPA negotiations
» S. Korea's exports rise 8.4 pc to $61 billion in Nov
» Foreign currency deposits in S. Korea post biggest drop in nearly 2 yrs in Oct
» Piyush Goyal’s Israel visit bolsters bilateral economic ties
» S. Korean govt to launch AI-powered platform for farm products in 2026
  Read more....
 Editorials
delayed-payment.jpg Delayed Payments - Barrier To MSME Growth
Bikky Khosla | 28 Nov, 2025
A delayed payment is a roadblock that can disrupt production, halt procurement, affect logistics, an  Read more....
» New export rule marks shift to trust-based trade
» India’s Export Surge and the MSME Paradox
» 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
  Read more....
 
  Customs Exchange Rates
Currency Import Export
US Dollar
₹88.70
 ₹87
UK Pound
 ₹119.90
 ₹116
Euro
 ₹104.25
 ₹100.65
Japanese Yen ₹59.20 ₹57.30
As on 30 Oct, 2025
  Daily Poll
Who do you think will benefit more from the India - UK FTA in the long run?
 Indian businesses & consumers.
 UK businesses & consumers.
 Both will gain equally.
 The impact will be negligible for both.
  Commented Stories
 
 
About Us  |   Advertise with Us  
  Useful Links  |   Terms and Conditions  |   Disclaimer  |   Contact Us  
Follow Us : Facebook Twitter