SME Times is powered by   
Search News
Just in:   • Free utility services come at a hidden cost: CEA Nageswaran  • ASSOCHAM signs MoUs with French, Arab bodies to boost trade and investment  • Piyush Goyal calls for doubling India-Uzbekistan bilateral trade in 3 years  • RBI's 3-day MPC meeting begins today; all eyes on repo rate decision  • RDI scheme by TDB: Govt clarifies on selection process, conflict of interest; calls reports misleading 
Last updated: 03 Aug, 2026  
cea-2.jpg
Free utility services come at a hidden cost: CEA Nageswaran
IANS | 03 Aug, 2026
Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Monday cautioned against the growing reliance.. 
RBI's 3-day MPC meeting begins today; all eyes on repo rate decision
IANS   |   03 Aug, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting...
Markets open positive amid global optimism, sustained FII inflows
IANS   |   31 Jul, 2026
Indian equity benchmark indices opened on a positive note on Friday, supported by gains in financial
India targets over 700 MTPA additional port capacity by 2030
IANS   |   31 Jul, 2026
India is accelerating investments across ports, inland waterways, and shipbuilding as the Ministry..
Subscribe to SMETimes Top Stories:  
 India Economy News
assocham.jpg ASSOCHAM signs MoUs with French, Arab bodies to boost trade and investment
IANS | 03 Aug, 2026
Apex industry body ASSOCHAM has signed strategic agreements with Business France and the India & Ara  Read more....
» 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
» Govt unveils guidebook to help Indian MSMEs boost exports
» RBI bars banks from selling acquired stressed assets back to defaulters
  Read more....
 Industry News
auto.jpg India's auto parts industry likely to grow 10 pc through FY30
IANS | 30 Jul, 2026
India’s auto component industry is likely to grow at a compound annual growth rate of about 10 per   Read more....
» 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
» India’s gems & jewellery exports surge over 26 pc in June
» Hydrogen-powered train reflects PM Modi's vision for green mobility: Piyush Goyal
  Read more....
 In Depth
piyushgoel.jpg Piyush Goyal calls for doubling India-Uzbekistan bilateral trade in 3 years
IANS | 03 Aug, 2026
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday invited businesses from India and Uzbekistan t  Read more....
» 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
» 'BRICS Space Economy' next frontier of global growth: Minister
  Read more....
 Face to Face
ranatunga.jpg India's merchandise exports rise 15 pc despite Red Sea crisis, global turmoil: Piyush Goyal
IANS | 30 Jul, 2026
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said India's merchandise exports have remai  Read more....
» Palak Computers: Offering quality components, dependable support and reliable printer performance.
» "A Call for AI Democracy: Nadella Warns Against Concentrated Power"
» “Purity, precision, and consistency form the foundation of every chemical solution we deliver.”: Darshan Mehta
» “Empowering businesses with reliable, secure, and future-ready IT infrastructure solutions.”: Shahnawaz Jalaluddin
» “Delivering cleaner air, greater efficiency, and reliable filtration solutions for modern industries.”
  Read more....
 Global Business
seoul-3.jpg Seoul shares again dip over 1 pc after 2-day deep rout amid AI spending concerns
IANS | 30 Jul, 2026
Seoul shares fell by more than 1 per cent on Thursday as retail investors heavily sold tech stocks f  Read more....
» 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
» Crude oil prices fall up to 2 pc, head for steep weekly losses
  Read more....
 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
  Read more....
 
  Customs Exchange Rates
Currency Import Export
US Dollar
₹95.3
₹93.6
UK Pound
₹127.7
₹123.7
Euro
₹110.65
₹106.9
Japanese Yen ₹59.75 ₹57.9
As on 24 Jun, 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