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Last updated: 09 Jan, 2026  
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Centre aims to transform 100 high-potential districts into Global Export Champions
IANS | 09 Jan, 2026
The government has unveiled the District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT) initiative, a strategic  
PHDCCI seeks incentives in Budget 2026-27 to push growth of MSME sector
IANS   |   07 Jan, 2025
Business chamber PHDCCI has, as part of its wishlist for Union Budget 2026–27, sought easier access.
Labour Codes to boost social security for mine workers: Minister
IANS   |   07 Jan, 2026
The four new Labour Codes are aimed at building 'Viksit Bharat' and ensuring social security...
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid tariff-related concerns
IANS   |   07 Jan, 2026
The Indian benchmark indices posted mild losses early on Wednesday amid rising geopolitical..
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 India Economy News
stock-market-2.jpg GDP data, US jobs numbers, Venezuela tensions likely to drive stock market next week
IANS | 04 Jan, 2026
The Indian stock market is expected to stay active in the coming sessions as investors assess a comb  Read more....
» Centre’s fiscal deficit in April-November at 62.3 pc of full year estimate, govt capex goes up
» Over Rs 10,300 crore allocated for IndiaAI Mission, 38,000 GPUs deployed
» FTAs to unlock global markets for Indian professional services: Govt
» Trade deal crucial to deepen US-India economic ties: Keshap
» GST rate revision has resulted in 5 per cent rise in revenue for states: Minister
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 Industry News
gpu.jpg Ashwini Vaishnaw discusses sovereign GPU manufacturing in India with Nvidia
IANS | 09 Jan, 2026
The Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, met with global chipmaker  Read more....
» India will become a major player in entire electronics stack: Ashwini Vaishnaw
» Govt announces relaxation for deeptech startups to avail DSIR recognition
» FIEO hails Govt's market access support intervention to boost exports
» Musk warns on silver rally flagging demand for industrial use
» NHAI gets SEBI nod for Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust as Public InvIT
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 In Depth
space.jpg Govt push, public-private partnership drove Indian space sector growth in 2025
IANS | 30 Dec, 2025
Policy continuity and institutional clarity by the government and an expanding public-private partne  Read more....
» 2026 set to break new records with ‘Make in India’ and PLI schemes firmly in place
» Tariffs, Taxes & Trade Deals: The 2025 MSME Report
» Govt introduces Securities Markets Code Bill in Lok Sabha
» 14-day India International Trade Fair records over 18 lakh visitors
» Renewable energy share in India’s power mix likely to cross 35 pc by 2030
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 Face to Face
dhruva.jpg 2025 tests India-US relations amid tariffs, Pakistan tilt: Dhruva Jaishankar
IANS | 24 Dec, 2025
The year 2025 has emerged as a testing phase for India-United States relations, marked by sharp trad  Read more....
» Working to help India achieve PM Modi’s target of 10 million solar rooftops: Australian envoy
» 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
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 Global Business
venezuela1.jpg Venezuela has largest oil reserves but production remains poor; Indian OMCs to benefit
IANS | 05 Jan, 2026
Venezuela has the largest proven oil reserves in the world but lack of expertise, under-investment,   Read more....
» Trump's trade policies 'disaster': US media
» S. Korea to offer tax benefits to retail investors investing back home
» South Korea discusses AI, energy partnership with UAE
» Indian American community leader calls for tariff reversal to bolster India–US relations
» India, Chile aim for timely conclusion of CEPA negotiations
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 Editorials
msmes-hits-misses.jpg Indian MSMEs and 2025 – The Hits and Misses
Bikky Khosla | 24 Dec, 2025
As someone who closely associates with our MSMEs, I have spent this year monitoring developments tha  Read more....
» Delayed Payments - Barrier To MSME Growth
» 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
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