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Last updated: 17 Sep, 2026  
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SEMICON India 2026: PM Modi highlights chip, fintech, logistics progress amid global trust
IANS | 17 Sep, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's economic growth and rising global confidence-- 
Centre cuts windfall tax on petrol, diesel and ATF exports
IANS   |   17 Sep, 2026
The government has reduced the windfall tax and export levies on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine
Sensex, Nifty open lower as Fed rate hike, geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment
IANS   |   17 Sep, 2026
Indian equity benchmarks opened mildly lower on Thursday after a hawkish stance from the US Federal-
Tax commentary must reach policy processes, public at large: FM Sitharaman
IANS   |   16 Sep, 2026
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday urged the Indian Tax Research and Advisory---
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 India Economy News
india-nz-2.jpg New Zealand Parliament approves India FTA, tariffs to fall on most exports
IANS | 16 Sep, 2026
New Zealand's Parliament on Wednesday passed legislation needed for the free trade agreement (FTA) w  Read more....
» NPCI to levy MDR on UPI payments above Rs 2000 from Oct 15, small merchants continue to benefit
» UPI payments up to Rs 2,000 to remain free of bank charges: Govt
» Piyush Goyal meets EAEU trade chief to fast-track trade pact
» India aims to take UPI, digital public infrastructure to Global South, boost fintech exports: Commerce Secretary
» India, IMF discuss growth outlook, global trade shifts and macroeconomic cooperation
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 Industry News
drugs.jpg Govt to strengthen Schedule drugs regulation, recommends CCTV surveillance at medical stores
IANS | 17 Sep, 2026
The government on Thursday said it has proposed amendments to strengthen regulatory oversight over S  Read more....
» 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
» India approves 12 chip projects with investment commitments over Rs 1.64 lakh crore
» BRICS, SEMICON India 2026 can propel India’s semiconductor ambitions: IESA
» BRICS must translate cooperation into tangible gains for Indian businesses: PHDCCI
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 In Depth
upi.jpg Explainer: All you need to know about new UPI framework
IANS | 16 Sep, 2026
The new UPI framework introduced has no impact on any person-to-person transactions as UPI will cont  Read more....
» 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
» How dual-chipset technology is redefining mobile gaming and content viewing in India
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 Face to Face
taxation.jpg Taxation of digital economy has to be coolly studied: Sitharaman
IANS | 17 Sep, 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday that decisions on taxation of the digital econ  Read more....
» “Durability, hygiene, and performance define our approach to reliable water dispensing solutions.”: Conway Ravi
» “Reliable industrial supplies are the foundation of safer workplaces and smoother project operations.”: Huzefa Miyajiwala
» South Africa envoy says trade with India to get booster shot at BRICS meet
» “Efficiency and precision drive every food processing solution we deliver.”: Sundar Prabu
» “Engineering accuracy and dependable tooling solutions are at the core of everything we create.”: Saravana Kumar
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 Global Business
seoul.jpg Seoul stocks open higher despite first Fed rate hike in over 3 years
IANS | 17 Sep, 2026
Seoul stocks opened higher on Thursday, led by gains in tech stocks, despite the US Federal Reserve'  Read more....
» 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
» S. Korea's nominal GDP grows at fastest pace in 47 years in April-June
» Sergio Gor pitches for expanding opportunities for US businesses in India
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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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