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Last updated: 13 Oct, 2026  
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Sensex, Nifty open flat; IT and realty stocks lead gains
IANS | 13 Oct, 2026
India equity benchmark indices opened flat on Tuesday amid buying in IT and realty sector shares--- 
Rupee opens higher at 95.76 vs US dollar after RBI measures
IANS   |   12 Oct, 2026
he Indian rupee on Monday opened higher against the US dollar following fresh measures by the ---
Mobile phones become tool for good governance, India's telecom industry goes beyond networks: PM Modi
IANS   |   08 Oct, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's telecom sector has evolved beyond networks----
RBI raises repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50 amid challenging global environment
Staff Reporter   |  
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting - led by Governor Sanjay----
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 India Economy News
economy-2.jpg IMF sees Gulf economies shrink in 2026 as Hormuz closure bites
IANS | 13 Oct, 2026
The war in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will push the Middle East and Cen  Read more....
» Rupee may be undervalued despite market depreciation bias: RBI Governor
» 57th GST Council meeting rescheduled to October 8
» Indian economy begins FY27 on firm footing, growth momentum extends into Q2: FinMin Review
» Gross GST collection rises 14.7 pc to almost Rs 2.04 lakh crore in September
» UPI transactions rise by 18 pc to Rs 29.37 lakh crore in September
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 Industry News
cbam.jpg India, EU agree to continue talks on CBAM issue
IANS | 13 Oct, 2026
India and the European Union agreed to strengthen cooperation and facilitate continued dialogue on c  Read more....
» 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
» OMCs hike commercial LPG and aviation fuel prices from October 1
» India clocks 6 per cent rise in FDI at $19.81 bn during April-June
» Centre’s PLI scheme gives booster shot to pharma and medtech sector
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 In Depth
india-at-g20.jpg India draws line on ‘weaponisation of food’ at G20 Trade Ministers' Meet
IANS | 01 Oct, 2026
India has cautioned against treating legitimate national measures to protect food security as the “w  Read more....
» 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
» PM Modi hails 7.8 pc GDP growth; calls for ‘Swadeshi’ push to build Viksit Bharat
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 Face to Face
Cutting Tools and Machine Tooling Solutions “Global tooling expertise and application focused solutions drive our approach.”: Vikas Gupta
Staff Reporter | 08 Oct, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Mr Vikas Gupta from Anviloy Tooling Solution Private Limited  Read more....
» “Reliable wrapping solutions keep products protected throughout their journey.”: Sanjeev Arora
» “Accurate yarn testing is essential for consistent textile quality and dependable production.”: Deepak Sachan
» “Quality, comfort, and safety define every flooring solution we create.”: Vikas Goyal
» Exploring deeper cooperation in defence, AI, skills development with India: Marcio Elias Rosa
» “Reliable refrigeration is the foundation of an efficient cold chain.”: Ashish Keshri
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 Global Business
india-fta-2.jpg India-EU FTA: Progress on trade deal and tech council reviewed, says Piyush Goyal
IANS | 01 Oct, 2026
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that he met European Commissioner  Read more....
» India, OPEC agree to further strengthen energy ties
» 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
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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....
» What the BRICS Summit Means for Small Businesses on the Ground
» 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
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UK Pound
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Euro
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Japanese Yen ₹61.3 ₹59.45
As on 03 Sep, 2026
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