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Last updated: 15 Aug, 2026  
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PM Modi pitches for 100 GW nuclear capacity, 50 companies in Fortune 500 list
IANS | 15 Aug, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the country should have 50 companies....  
Piyush Goyal calls for fair trade and recycling as India eyes $30 trillion economy by 2047
IANS   |   12 Aug, 2026
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday called upon Indian businesses....
India’s merchandise exports touched record high at $129.6 bn in Q1 of FY27: Minister
IANS   |   11 Aug, 2026
India's merchandise exports during the April-June quarter (Q1) of FY 2026-27 recorded an all-time...
MSME Amendment Bill improves regulatory flexibility, scalability: Industry
IANS   |   10 Aug, 2026
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill 2026 -- passed by Parliament...
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 India Economy News
rbi-3.jpg BRICS discuss linking CBDCs and fast payment systems: RBI Governor Malhotra
IANS | 12 Aug, 2026
BRICS nations are exploring potential linkages between their fast‑payment systems and central bank d  Read more....
» Government e-Marketplace rewrites rules of public procurement: Piyush Goyal
» ASSOCHAM signs MoUs with French, Arab bodies to boost trade and investment
» RDI scheme by TDB: Govt clarifies on selection process, conflict of interest; calls reports misleading
» Govt raises over Rs 26,639 crore via disinvestment, asset monetisation in FY27 so far
» Commerce Secretary highlights resilient economy, record exports at WTO Trade Policy Review
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 Industry News
equity.jpg Domestic equity investments cross Rs 5 lakh crore mark for third consecutive year
IANS | 10 Aug, 2026
Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have crossed the Rs 5 lakh crore mark in net equity investme  Read more....
» India’s EV sales likely to grow 55 pc annually through 2034
» India's auto parts industry likely to grow 10 pc through FY30
» Govt-backed EDF mobilises Rs 1,335.77 crore for 128 startups, companies
» India's steel sector keeps up growth momentum in April-June: Govt
» India aims to scientifically close 147 coal mines over next 2-3 years
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 In Depth
gem.jpg GeM enters 11th year, connects over 1.37 lakh government buyer organisations with 25 lakh sellers
IANS | 09 Aug, 2026
As the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) begins its 11th year, it now connects more than 1.37 lakh gove  Read more....
» Piyush Goyal calls for doubling India-Uzbekistan bilateral trade in 3 years
» India recycling over 70 per cent of textile waste
» New FTAs fresh boost to manufacturing and innovation, open global opportunities for youth: Piyush Goyal
» Delhi govt’s EV push to catalyse investment, boost manufacturing, create green jobs: PHDCCI
» Beyond MSME Day: What India's MSMEs Actually Need Next
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 Face to Face
Industrial Piping and PPR Piping Solutions “Quality, innovation, and trust define every solution at Viraj Pipes.”: Yogendra Kumar Singh
Staff Reporter | 12 Aug, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Yogendra Kumar Singh, Director of Viraj Pipes Pvt. Ltd., sha  Read more....
» “Engineering reliability and application focused performance are at the heart of every pumping solution we deliver.”: N. K. Gupta
» “Innovative LED display solutions are transforming the future of visual communication.”: Mallikarjun Golla
» “Safety, innovation, and reliability define every solution we deliver.”: Saju Sundaresh
» Shiv Shakti Hardware Store: Offering reliable industrial components and engineering expertise.
» “Reliable equipment, engineering excellence, and customer-focused innovation define every solution at Valient Equipments.”
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 Global Business
brics1-2.jpg BRICS meet agrees to promote fair competition in renewable energy markets
IANS | 10 Aug, 2026
The BRICS Competition Authorities Heads meeting hosted by India has adopted a joint statement on ‘St  Read more....
» Seoul shares again dip over 1 pc after 2-day deep rout amid AI spending concerns
» White House says inflation falls to six-year low
» S. Korea’s exports up 54 pc on strong chip shipments
» China to face huge economic costs if Taiwan Strait is blocked
» India, Thailand discuss strengthening strategic partnership
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 Editorials
ceta-2.jpg CETA Is Live; But Will Our SME Exporters Really Benefit?
Bikky Khosla | 17 Jul, 2026
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force on July 15, a year af  Read more....
» 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
» US-Iran Ceasefire Fails to Ease MSME Export Pain
» India’s MSMEs Face Another Global Shock
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