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Last updated: 08 Jun, 2026  
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Sensex, Nifty open 1 pc lower amid West Asia tensions, weak global cues
IANS | 08 Jun, 2026
Indian equities opened sharply lower on Monday, with benchmark indices falling 1 per cent each.... 
India clocks robust 7.7 pc GDP growth in 2025-26, Q4 growth at 7.8 pc
IANS   |   05 Jun, 2026
India's GDP growth was estimated at a robust 7.8 per cent in the January-March quarter (Q4) of 2025-
RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25 pc, maintains ‘Neutral’ stance
IANS   |   05 Jun, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday unanimously decided....
Crude oil prices fall over 1 pc as ceasefire hopes ease West Asia concerns
IANS   |   04 Jun, 2026
Global crude oil prices declined more than 1 per cent on Thursday after Israel and Lebanon...
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 India Economy News
adani.jpg Adani Ports secures 10-year marine services for Argentina's 1st LNG export to India
IANS | 08 Jun, 2026
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) said on Monday it has secured a 10-year marine ser  Read more....
» RBI’s repo rate decision reflects wait-and-watch approach to assess evolving global situation
» Centre moots steps to protect MSMEs amid adverse West Asia fallout
» From UPI security to LPG prices, financial changes take effect from June 1
» India’s design-linked incentive scheme showing good results: Ashwini Vaishnaw
» PM Modi’s five-nation visit secures nearly $40 billion investment commitments
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 Industry News
auto-industry-2.jpg Indian auto industry sees best-ever May retail sales at over 25.3 lakh units
IANS | 08 Jun, 2026
The Indian auto industry saw its best-ever May retail sales at 25,31,067 units during the month, a 9  Read more....
» BHEL shares jump over 2 pc on bagging Rs 21,000 crore power project order
» CEPA with Oman comes as big boost for India's textile sector
» Cotton duty waiver brings relief to TN's Tiruppur knitwear industry; exporters hail move
» Centre exempt all customs duties on cotton import from June 1 till Oct 30
» Nifty, Sensex end lower this week over below-normal monsoon forecast, FII selling
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 In Depth
basant.jpg India-US ties in stabilisation phase, not reset, says ex-White House official
IANS | 04 Jun, 2026
India-US relations are undergoing a period of "tactical stabilisation" but remain constrained by lin  Read more....
» 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
» Madhya Pradesh gets Rs 3,818cr package under PMGSY and PMAY-G schemes
» India pitches Bharat Innovates 2026 in Paris ahead of Nice conclave
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PVC and WPC Infrastructure Solutions “Innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction are the foundations of every solution we create.”: Rajesh Patel
Staff Reporter | 29 May, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Rajesh Patel from Kaka Industries Limited shared insights in  Read more....
» Marine Stainless India: Offering innovation, elegance, and precision in every decorative stainless steel solution.
» “Every creation we craft reflects the beauty of heritage, the elegance of luxury, and the excellence of handcrafted artistry.”
» “Precision cutting solutions built on quality, innovation, and reliability define our success.”: Ravi Desai
» “Engineering safety, compliance, and reliability into every petroleum logistics solution.”: Amardeep Singh Golan
» “Quality, innovation, and customer trust are the foundations of our success.”: Ritesh Patel
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 Global Business
bok.jpg Corporate lending grows at fastest pace in Q1: BOK
IANS | 08 Jun, 2026
Loans extended to companies in South Korea grew at the fastest pace in 3 and a half years in the fir  Read more....
» India, Venezuela discuss deeper energy ties amid crude supply concerns
» S. Korean trade minister meets USTR to resolve pending issues amid Section 301 tariffs
» S. Korea's monthly exports up 53 pc to record high of $87.8 billion in May
» India, Australia review strategic defence cooperation during bilateral talks
» India-bound tanker crosses Hormuz safely with 270,000 tonnes of oil
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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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