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Last updated: 21 Oct, 2026  
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FTAs opening big opportunities for India’s exports: Piyush Goyal
IANS | 21 Oct, 2026
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday that the multiple free trade agreements--- 
Sensex, Nifty surge up to 1 pc in early deals; IT shares lead gains
IANS   |   21 Oct, 2026
Indian equity benchmarks traded higher in early trade on Wednesday with gains of nearly 1 per cent-
HDFC Bank Q2 profit rises 5 pc, misses estimates on higher provisions
IANS   |   17 Oct, 2026
India’s largest private lender, HDFC Bank Ltd, on Saturday posted a net profit of Rs 19,610 crore---
FIIs turn net buyer in Indian market as sentiment improves
IANS   |   17 Oct, 2026
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) turned net buyers worth Rs 1,166 crore in India on Friday---
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 India Economy News
exports-2.jpg India-New Zealand trade pact to open new opportunities for exporters: Industry
IANS | 21 Oct, 2026
Industry chamber ASSOCHAM on Wednesday welcomed the entry into force of the India-New Zealand Free T  Read more....
» Rupee rises 32 paise as forex measures and lower crude support sentiment
» India's wholesale inflation stands at 11.39 pc in September: Govt
» IMF sees Gulf economies shrink in 2026 as Hormuz closure bites
» Rupee may be undervalued despite market depreciation bias: RBI Governor
» 57th GST Council meeting rescheduled to October 8
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 Industry News
crude1.jpg Brent crude jumps to $110 amid fading prospects of supply relief
IANS | 17 Oct, 2026
Brent crude touched $110 a barrel for the first time since May as hopes for near‑term supply relief   Read more....
» Piyush Goyal reviews reforms to simplify clearances for industry, improve ease of doing biz
» India’s manufacturing sector undergoes structural change under BHAVYA scheme
» India, EU agree to continue talks on CBAM issue
» India's auto retail sales jump 31.8 pc in September to record high: FADA
» Retail sugar prices down 15 pc, Ex-Mill rates fall around 28 pc: Govt
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 In Depth
spacex.jpg SpaceX Q3 revenue surges 161 pc to $14.58 billion; Musk eyes $1 trillion mark by 2028
IANS | 21 Oct, 2026
Elon Musk-backed SpaceX has reported quarterly results, powered by explosive growth in its artificia  Read more....
» India draws line on ‘weaponisation of food’ at G20 Trade Ministers' Meet
» India-EU partnership opens new avenues for cooperation in AI, Quantum Technologies: Dr Jitendra Singh
» Explainer: All you need to know about new UPI framework
» BRICS FMs push for local currency payments within bloc, flag tariff risk to global trade
» UIDAI prepares Aadhaar infrastructure for 300 million daily authentications: Chairman Neelkanth Mishra
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 Face to Face
Spray Paint Manufacturing and Surface Finishing Solutions “The Right Shade and the Right Formulation Make Every Finish Count”: P. K. Jain
Staff Reporter | 20 Oct, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, P. K. Jain from Prime Aerosols shared insights into the comp  Read more....
» “Precision, Knowledge, and Service Shape Our Journey in Scientific and Surveying Solutions”: Gabriel Vasanthakumaran
» “Practical Packaging Solutions Begin with Quality, Convenience, and Customer Needs”: Mr. Vipul
» “Every Flag and Scarf Represents Identity, Creativity, and a Sense of Belonging”: Sachin
» “Building better sports facilities through quality, performance, and innovation in synthetic sports flooring.”: Sammir Kapoor
» “Reliable power solutions begin with engineering excellence and a commitment to performance.”: Vivek Panchal
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 Global Business
exports-2.jpg S. Korea’s exports double in 1st 20 days of Oct on robust chip shipments
IANS | 21 Oct, 2026
South Korea's exports more than doubled during the first 20 days of October, customs data showed on   Read more....
» S Korea, US hold first 2+2 meeting of finance, monetary policymakers
» Seoul stocks extend losses as AI, US inflation concerns persist
» India-EU FTA: Progress on trade deal and tech council reviewed, says Piyush Goyal
» India, OPEC agree to further strengthen energy ties
» Exports up 78 pc on robust chip shipments: S. Korea
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 Editorials
rodtep.jpg RoDTEP Extension Welcome, But Why Only Three Months?
Bikky Khosla | 01 Oct, 2026
I welcome the government’s decision to extend the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products  Read more....
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» The 45-Day Trap: Why a Well-Intentioned Policy is Backfiring on Our MSMEs
» A Cheap Rupee Is Not a Free Pass
» Rising Crude Oil Prices Sinking Small Businesses
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