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Last updated: 13 Jul, 2026  
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India’s total exports surge 11.37 pc to $232.73 billion in April-June despite global shocks
IANS | 13 Jul, 2026
Despite global headwinds, India’s total exports (merchandise and services) reached $232.73 billion.. 
India’s merchandise exports rise 15.5 pc to $40.41 billion in June
IANS   |   13 Jul, 2026
India’s merchandise exports increased by 15.5 per cent (year-on-year) to $40.41 billion in June...
Markets open lower as Brent crude nears $80 amid escalating West Asia crisis
IANS   |   13 Jul, 2026
Indian equity markets opened lower on Monday as crude oil prices rebounded to near the...
More than 1.7 crore taxpayers file ITRs for AY 2026-27 so far: I-T Dept
IANS   |   11 Jul, 2026
More than 1.7 crore income tax returns (ITRs) have been filed so far for the assessment year...
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 India Economy News
inflation.jpg India’s retail inflation touches 4.38 per cent in June as silver, gold prices jump
IANS | 13 Jul, 2026
India's retail inflation, based on the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series, was recorded at 4.38 p  Read more....
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 Industry News
gold-2.jpg Gold, silver prices fall up to 2 pc amid stronger dollar, Fed rate hike concerns
IANS | 13 Jul, 2026
Gold and silver prices traded lower on Monday, falling by up to 2 per cent as a stronger US dollar a  Read more....
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 In Depth
textile-2.jpg India recycling over 70 per cent of textile waste
IANS | 13 Jul, 2026
More than 70 per cent of India's total textile waste is currently recovered and channelled into recy  Read more....
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nadella.jpg "A Call for AI Democracy: Nadella Warns Against Concentrated Power"
IANS | 25 Jun, 2026
Microsoft Chief Executive Satya Nadella has issued a sharp warning against the growing concentration  Read more....
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 Global Business
s-korea.jpg S. Korea’s exports up 54 pc on strong chip shipments
IANS | 13 Jul, 2026
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 Editorials
editorial.jpg The 45-Day Trap: Why a Well-Intentioned Policy is Backfiring on Our MSMEs
Bikky Khosla | 25 Jun, 2026
Two days from now, the world will be celebrating MSMEs day, and I am incredibly proud of our small b  Read more....
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