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Last updated: 22 Oct, 2025  
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SOAR laying foundation for digitally inclusive, competitive, and self-reliant India: Govt
IANS | 22 Oct, 2025
Amid the global transformation driven by advances in artificial intelligence (AI) & machine learning 
UPI transactions surge to Rs 94,000 crore daily in Oct, set for record festive month
IANS   |   22 Oct, 2025
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is witnessing a festive season boom, with the average daily...
Gold, silver prices cool after record highs; jewellery sales jump 35–40 pc during Dhanteras
IANS   |   21 Oct, 2025
Gold and silver prices fell on Tuesday as investors booked profits after both metals hit record high
Gold, silver hit record highs as global uncertainty fuels demand
IANS   |   17 Oct, 2025
Gold and silver prices in India soared to new record highs on Friday, following strong global cues..
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 India Economy News
gst3-2.jpg From Pashmina wool to Thangka paintings, GST rejig to boost Ladakh's economy
IANS | 22 Oct, 2025
Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms will reduce costs and broaden markets for Ladakh’s artisans, fa  Read more....
» PM Gati Shakti stands as cornerstone in journey towards ‘Viksit Bharat’: Piyush Goyal
» 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
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 Industry News
industry.jpg India’s eight core industries clock 3 pc growth in September
IANS | 21 Oct, 2025
The growth rate of India’s eight core industries was recorded at 3 per cent in September this year c  Read more....
» India's industrial, logistics real estate sector grows 28 pc in 9 months this year
» VE Commercial Vehicles to invest Rs 544 crore to boost manufacturing in India
» 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
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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
gajendra-singh.jpg India’s travel economy hits Rs 2.3 lakh crore, and it’s just the beginning: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
IANS | 14 Oct, 2025
Tourism in India is fast emerging as one of the country’s most dynamic economic engines, scripting n  Read more....
» 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
» 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
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 Global Business
skorea.jpg S. Korea narrows most gaps with US in tariff talks, seeks deal in line with national interests
IANS | 22 Oct, 2025
South Korea has narrowed most differences with the United States in tariff negotiations, with "one o  Read more....
» Iraq signs preliminary deal with US company on developing energy sector
» 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
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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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