SME Times is powered by   
Search News
Home        India Industry        Editorials        World        In Depth        Nation        Global Business        India Economy        SME Glossary        Press Releases
Just in:   • Moody's raises India GDP growth to 7 pc for FY27  • Over Rs 2.9 crore to be disbursed to 2,550 farmers as soil carbon payments: Govt  • India seeks technology-driven competitive advantage in mining sector: Dr. Jitendra Singh  • Tata Sons board backs 5-year extension for Chandrasekaran, approves listing  • What the BRICS Summit Means for Small Businesses on the Ground 
Last updated: 18 Sep, 2026  
gdp.jpg
Moody's raises India GDP growth to 7 pc for FY27
IANS | 18 Sep, 2026
Global ratings agency Moody's on Friday raised India's​ GDP growth forecast to 7 per cent for FY27-- 
India seeks technology-driven competitive advantage in mining sector: Dr. Jitendra Singh
IANS   |  
Union MoS for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that----
Tata Sons board backs 5-year extension for Chandrasekaran, approves listing
IANS   |   17 Sep, 2026
Tata Sons' board on Thursday backed a fresh five-year term for Chairman N Chandrasekaran----
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--
Subscribe to SMETimes Top Stories:  
 India Economy News
farmer.jpg Over Rs 2.9 crore to be disbursed to 2,550 farmers as soil carbon payments: Govt
IANS | 17 Sep, 2026
India’s agricultural carbon market has moved from policy to the farm level, with over Rs 2.9 crore t  Read more....
» 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
» 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
  Read more....
 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
  Read more....
 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
  Read more....
 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
  Read more....
 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
  Read more....
 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
  Read more....
 
  Customs Exchange Rates
Currency Import Export
US Dollar
₹96.5
 ₹94.8
UK Pound
 ₹132.25
 ₹128.15
Euro
 ₹113.6
 ₹109.8
Japanese Yen ₹61.3 ₹59.45
As on 03 Sep, 2026
  Daily Poll
What’s your biggest challenge with the 45-day payment rule?
 Corporates canceling our orders
 Clients demanding longer credit anyway
 Strained business relationships
 Filing complaints kills future work
 No issues, cash flow has improved
  Commented Stories
 
 
About Us  |   Advertise with Us  
  Useful Links  |   Terms and Conditions  |   Disclaimer  |   Contact Us  
Follow Us : Facebook Twitter