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Last updated: 06 Apr, 2026  
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Sensex, Nifty extend rally for 3rd day on hopes of US-Iran de-escalation
IANS | 06 Apr, 2026
Indian equity markets ended higher for the third consecutive session on optimism surrounding a.... 
CAIT urges govt to implement credit relief, input cost stabilisation measures amid Iran war
IANS   |   06 Apr, 2026
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Monday urged the government to implement credit...
RBI MPC meet begins, status quo on policy rate likely amid West Asia tensions
IANS   |   06 Apr, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India’s three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting began on Monday....
Govt launches programme to train scientists in Governance under Mission Karmayogi
IANS   |   05 Apr, 2026
Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh on Sunday launched the first dedicated programme on....
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 India Economy News
cgs.jpg Global energy flows disrupted by West Asia crisis: SEBI Chairman
IANS | 06 Apr, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday said that es  Read more....
» Over 51 lakh LPG cylinders delivered in a day, no dry-out at gas agencies: Centre
» Govt lauds CSIR’s governance model, calls it benchmark for transparency
» GST collections rise 8.8 pc to Rs 2 lakh crore in March, clock 8.3 pc growth in FY26
» Inflation to slower growth, West Asia shock to shape global economy in various ways: IMF
» Centre notifies order to boost natural gas infra, improve access to piped natural gas
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 Industry News
crude1.jpg Crude oil prices climb over 3 pc to near 52-week high amid geopolitical tensions
IANS | 06 Apr, 2026
International crude oil prices traded higher on Monday as persistent fears of supply disruptions in   Read more....
» India’s pharmaceutical exports exceed $28 billion up to February
» Gold slips below Rs 1.51 lakh, silver tumbles over 5 pc after Trump's Iran warning
» Auto sales boom in March, carmakers hit record highs
» Exports from India's SEZs surge 32 pc to Rs 11.70 lakh crore: Govt
» More Indian ships to sail through Strait of Hormuz: Govt
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 In Depth
cargo.jpg India’s major ports handled record 915.17 million tonnes of cargo in FY26
IANS | 05 Apr, 2026
In a significant achievement for India’s maritime sector, the country’s major ports have collectivel  Read more....
» Choked at Hormuz: The Threat to MSMEs
» Govt takes stock of shipping sector amid global maritime uncertainty
» India, Canada sign $2.6 billion uranium deal, aim for year-end deadline on FTA
» Explained: 10 pc US tariffs for 150 days globally under Section 122
» Tax transfer to states has shot up by Rs 2.7 lakh crore in Budget 2026-27: FM
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 Face to Face
Laboratory & Fine Chemicals Engineering Purity, Delivering Trust: The Powder Pack Chem Edge
Staff Reporter | 05 Apr, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Devang shared valuable insights into its two-decade-long jou  Read more....
» Sri Pharmacare: Delivering Trust, Precision, and Global Healthcare Excellence
» Redefining Space with Smart Portability: The Unique Engineering Works Advantage
» Engineering Reliability, Delivering Excellence: The Growth Story of Sara Indus Products Private Limited
» We deliver performance that powers industries forward: Hein Zhou
» Shri Ram Global Electrochem: Driving Industrial Excellence with Precision Chemicals and a Growing Global Footprint.
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 Global Business
bangla-flag.jpg Bangladesh faces economic strain as Iran war pushes up fuel and food costs
IANS | 05 Apr, 2026
The ongoing war in Iran is creating real economic pressures in Bangladesh, affecting fuel, fertilise  Read more....
» S. Korea secures 50 million barrels of alternative oil supplies for April
» Escalation in Mideast may cause losses exceeding 2025 regional cumulative GDP: UN report
» Seoul stocks up amid talks to end war in Middle East
» Foreign currency deposits in S. Korea fall for 2nd month in Feb
» Crude prices cool down as US allows all countries to buy Russian oil
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 Editorials
war-2.jpg India’s MSMEs Face Another Global Shock
Bikky Khosla | 12 Mar, 2026
As if the uncertainty surrounding the US tariffs on our products was not enough, the recent war in t  Read more....
» Budget and India-US trade deal - a reality check
» Testing times for MSMEs
» Indian MSMEs and 2025 – The Hits and Misses
» Delayed Payments - Barrier To MSME Growth
» New export rule marks shift to trust-based trade
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