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Last updated: 27 Jul, 2026  
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‘Corporate Mitras’ to empower MSMEs in smaller cities
IANS | 27 Jul, 2026
The government has said that ‘Corporate Mitras’ are envisaged to provide accessible, affordable, and 
UK FTA to help India’s exports reach $115 billion by 2030, create 7-10 lakh new jobs
IANS   |   25 Jul, 2026
The India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) can help bilateral trade trajectory expand from $58 billion.
India remains among fastest growing major economies despite global uncertainties: RBI
IANS   |   23 Jul, 2026
Amid global uncertainties, India remains among the fastest growing major economies across the globe
Sensex, Nifty post early losses over rising crude prices, new US tariff plan
IANS   |   22 Jul, 2026
The Indian equity markets posted notable losses early on Wednesday, weighed down by the US-Iran....
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asset.jpg Govt raises over Rs 26,639 crore via disinvestment, asset monetisation in FY27 so far
IANS | 27 Jul, 2026
The government has realised an amount of Rs 26,639.33 crore during the current financial year (as on  Read more....
» 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
» Nasscom, FICCI hail UK FTA as India advances towards becoming a developed economy
» India’s retail inflation touches 4.38 per cent in June as silver, gold prices jump
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 Industry News
steel.jpg India's steel sector keeps up growth momentum in April-June: Govt
IANS | 24 Jul, 2026
India’s production of finished steel during June this year went up to 13.5 million tonnes, which rep  Read more....
» 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
» IBM CEO admits AI infrastructure spending hit harder than expected, shares plunge 25 pc
» Gold, silver prices fall up to 2 pc amid stronger dollar, Fed rate hike concerns
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 In Depth
textile-2.jpg India recycling over 70 per cent of textile waste
IANS | 13 Jul, 2026
More than 70 per cent of India's total textile waste is currently recovered and channelled into recy  Read more....
» 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
» BRICS nations agree on deeper ties to boost MSME ecosystem
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 Face to Face
Printer Spare Parts Palak Computers: Offering quality components, dependable support and reliable printer performance.
Staff Reporter | 15 Jul, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Kanti from Palak Computers shared insights into the company'  Read more....
» "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.”
» “Industrial safety, thermal protection, and engineering reliability define every solution we deliver.”: Siddharth
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 Global Business
white-house-2.jpg White House says inflation falls to six-year low
IANS | 17 Jul, 2026
The White House has hailed the latest inflation figures as evidence that President Donald Trump's ec  Read more....
» 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
» India, US conclude series of meetings to advance mutually beneficial bilateral trade pact
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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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