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Last updated: 25 Sep, 2026  
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Sensex, Nifty post notable gains over easing crude prices, hopes of phased US-Iran pact
IANS | 25 Sep, 2026
The Indian equity markets posted notable gains on Friday over easing crude prices and a phased--- 
Sensex tanks 1,248 points, Nifty slips below 23,100 amid oil price concerns
IANS   |   24 Sep, 2026
Indian equity benchmark indices witnessed a sharp selloff on Thursday as investors turned risk----
Sensex, Nifty post early losses as global bond yields rise higher
IANS   |   24 Sep, 2026
The Indian equity markets posted notable losses early on Thursday amid renewed pressure----
Sensex, Nifty post marginal gains as crude prices drop below $100
IANS   |   23 Sep, 2026
The Indian equity markets inched up marginally early on Wednesday as crude prices eased below-----
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 India Economy News
gst2.jpg GST Council not likely to go in for rate changes in Oct 7 meeting
IANS | 25 Sep, 2026
No major GST rate changes are expected at the next GST Council meeting on October 7, with the panel   Read more....
» ASSOCHAM launches TIPS platform to boost trade, investment and exports
» India-US trade talks moving fast and in right direction: Piyush Goyal
» Over Rs 2.9 crore to be disbursed to 2,550 farmers as soil carbon payments: Govt
» New Zealand Parliament approves India FTA, tariffs to fall on most exports
» NPCI to levy MDR on UPI payments above Rs 2000 from Oct 15, small merchants continue to benefit
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 Industry News
pli.jpg Centre’s PLI scheme gives booster shot to pharma and medtech sector
IANS | 25 Sep, 2026
The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have succeeded in strengthening India’s pharmaceutical  Read more....
» Screen protector quality norms to boost domestic manufacturing, create 60,000 jobs: Industry chamber
» Ministry of Rural Development to begin DDU‑GKY 2.0 training batches in Oct
» Govt to strengthen Schedule drugs regulation, recommends CCTV surveillance at medical stores
» Coal Ministry urges UP to build long-term fuel security for its thermal power plants
» India's goods & services exports jump 25.4 per cent to cross $82 bn in August
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 In Depth
india-eu-4.jpg India-EU partnership opens new avenues for cooperation in AI, Quantum Technologies: Dr Jitendra Singh
IANS | 23 Sep, 2026
India and the European Union (EU) are poised to expand cooperation across a wide range of strategic   Read more....
» 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
» PM Modi hails 7.8 pc GDP growth; calls for ‘Swadeshi’ push to build Viksit Bharat
» Govt calls for public participation to boost digital infrastructure in villages
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 Face to Face
cea-3.jpg Industry needs to remain globally competitive to attract foreign capital: CEA Nageswaran
IANS | 25 Sep, 2026
Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran on Friday hailed India’s ability to attract forei  Read more....
» “Dependable electrical solutions begin with protection, organization, and functional design.”: K Babu
» “Offering reliable solutions for evolving business needs.”: Mr Prakash Bengani
» Govt targets India as top silk producer by 2028-29: Giriraj Singh
» “Reliable industrial computing begins with quality hardware and rigorous testing.”: Rajiv Kumar
» Taxation of digital economy has to be coolly studied: Sitharaman
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 Global Business
opec.jpg India, OPEC agree to further strengthen energy ties
IANS | 22 Sep, 2026
India and the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Tuesday agreed on "the vit  Read more....
» Exports up 78 pc on robust chip shipments: S. Korea
» Seoul stocks open higher despite first Fed rate hike in over 3 years
» Sam Altman backs call for slower AI development, rules out OpenAI IPO in 2026
» South African President Ramaphosa arrives in New Delhi for BRICS Summit
» Bangladesh’s trade deficit jumps by 38 pc as exports decline
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 Editorials
brics-summit.jpg What the BRICS Summit Means for Small Businesses on the Ground
Bikky Khosla | 17 Sep, 2026
Looking beyond the photo-ops and declarations, I see three developments that stand out for Indian MS  Read more....
» CETA Is Live; But Will Our SME Exporters Really Benefit?
» 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
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