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Last updated: 24 Jun, 2026  
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Gold, silver trade nearly 2 pc lower amid global interest rates concerns
IANS | 24 Jun, 2026
Gold and silver prices traded almost 2 per cent lower on Wednesday amid concerns that higher global  
Sensex, Nifty open subdued amid easing West Asia tensions
IANS   |   23 Jun, 2026
Indian equity markets opened on a flat note on Tuesday after a multi-session rally driven...
Gold, silver trade higher amid easing crude prices
IANS   |   22 Jun, 2026
Gold and silver prices traded higher on Monday amid a decline in crude oil prices...
South Africa eyes stronger economic relations with India as US ties sour
IANS   |   21 Jun, 2026
South Africa is looking at strengthening economic ties with India amid the rough patch....
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 India Economy News
rbi-2.jpg RBI clarifies FCNR-B rules, fresh NRI inflows may support Rupee
IANS | 24 Jun, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday issued clarifications on the operational aspects of Forei  Read more....
» India, US line up multiple talks this week to advance trade deal: Sergio Gor
» 'Part of efforts to empower Yuva Shakti': PM Modi to distribute incentives worth Rs 2,400 crore under PM-VBRY
» India, France agree to double bilateral trade in 5 years, bolster tech and innovation ties
» Adani Ports secures 10-year marine services for Argentina's 1st LNG export to India
» RBI’s repo rate decision reflects wait-and-watch approach to assess evolving global situation
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 Industry News
nitiayog.jpg India’s trade rose 5.4 pc to touch $1.84 trillion in Q4 of FY26: NITI Aayog
IANS | 24 Jun, 2026
India's total merchandise and services trade expanded by 5.4 per cent year-on-year during January–Ma  Read more....
» Crude oil prices fall up to 3 pc as US-Iran talks ease supply concerns
» Net direct tax collections surges 14.6 pc to Rs 5.21 lakh crore
» India's Atmanirbhar policy in fertiliser sector cushions farmers from global shocks
» Indian auto industry sees best-ever May retail sales at over 25.3 lakh units
» BHEL shares jump over 2 pc on bagging Rs 21,000 crore power project order
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 In Depth
brics-2.jpg BRICS nations agree on deeper ties to boost MSME ecosystem
IANS | 22 Jun, 2026
The BRICS nations agreed to deepen cooperation, drive innovation, and build a stronger, more sustain  Read more....
» India to host Global Wind Day with eye on 100 GW capacity by 2030
» India-US ties in stabilisation phase, not reset, says ex-White House official
» Port performance index, digital reforms to boost global competitiveness
» India, Italy agree to expand bilateral trade to 20 billion euros by 2029
» India-EU FTA indicates 'trade is part of future, not past': Confederation of Swedish Enterprise chief
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 Face to Face
Specialty Chemicals and Industrial Chemical Manufacturing “Purity, precision, and consistency form the foundation of every chemical solution we deliver.”: Darshan Mehta
Staff Reporter | 23 Jun, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Darshan Mehta from Indian Platinum Private Limited shared in  Read more....
» “Empowering businesses with reliable, secure, and future-ready IT infrastructure solutions.”: Shahnawaz Jalaluddin
» “Delivering cleaner air, greater efficiency, and reliable filtration solutions for modern industries.”
» “Industrial safety, thermal protection, and engineering reliability define every solution we deliver.”: Siddharth
» “Quality, functionality, and innovation remain at the core of every display solution we create.”: Ashok
» “Safety, quality, and customer trust are the anchors of our success.”: Enam Khan
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 Global Business
exports.jpg Exports up 60 pc in S. Korea on robust chip sales
IANS | 22 Jun, 2026
South Korea's exports jumped 60.4 per cent from a year earlier in the first 20 days of June, data sh  Read more....
» Seoul stocks sharply up on chip rally
» UN chief welcomes announcement of US-Iran peace deal
» Corporate lending grows at fastest pace in Q1: BOK
» India, Venezuela discuss deeper energy ties amid crude supply concerns
» S. Korean trade minister meets USTR to resolve pending issues amid Section 301 tariffs
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 Editorials
rupee-fall.jpg A Cheap Rupee Is Not a Free Pass
Bikky Khosla | 21 May, 2026
It will definitely be wishful thinking to expect an export windfall with the Indian Rupee at its mos  Read more....
» Rising Crude Oil Prices Sinking Small Businesses
» US-Iran Ceasefire Fails to Ease MSME Export Pain
» India’s MSMEs Face Another Global Shock
» Budget and India-US trade deal - a reality check
» Testing times for MSMEs
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