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Last updated: 23 Feb, 2026  
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‘Make in India’ helps create lakhs of jobs, women biggest beneficiaries: Ashwini Vaishnaw
IANS | 23 Feb, 2026
Women have been the biggest beneficiaries under the ‘Make in India’ initiative which created lakhs.. 
Pharma exports register 9.4 pc growth; industry aims for double-digit expansion in 2026–27: Govt
IANS   |   21 Feb, 2026
India’s pharmaceutical exports grew by 9.4 per cent in 2024–25 to reach $30.47 billion....
Surat emerges as 'Global Trade Hub' with $10.55 bn exports
IANS   |   21 Feb, 2026
Surat has emerged as a major global trade hub, recording exports of $10.55 billion in the...
Indian stock market posts mild gains this week amid AI-related IT losses
IANS   |   21 Feb, 2026
The Indian equity benchmarks posted mild gains on a weekly basis, despite several sessions...
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 India Economy News
india-fm.jpg Too early to comment on US tariff changes, commerce ministry reviewing situation: FM Sitharaman
IANS | 23 Feb, 2026
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said it is too early to assess the impact of the  Read more....
» India pushes currency diversification, FTAs to counter Trump's pullback from IPEF
» Centre launches new interventions in Export Promotion Mission to boost MSMEs
» Sitharaman makes strong pitch for FDI in India at CEOs meet in Norway
» FM Sitharaman to bolster economic ties with Norway, meet CEOs and investors
» Delhi-NCR trade union leaders back govt reforms, call Bharat Bandh politically motivated
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 Industry News
exports.jpg About 55 pc of India’s US exports could drop to 2.8-3.3 pc tariff rates: Analysts
IANS | 21 Feb, 2026
As US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose sweeping   Read more....
» ‘Outstanding’ Summit showcases India’s AI vision to the world: Tata Sons Chairman
» AI Impact Summit: After holding nine bilateral meetings, PM Modi joins world leaders at Bharat Mandapam
» Sensex, Nifty trade nearly flat; IT index down 0.5 pc
» Intensify efforts to penetrate new markets, become more competitive: Piyush Goyal
» Experts hail revised AI deepfake guidelines that focus on misleading content
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 In Depth
us-tariffs.jpg Explained: 10 pc US tariffs for 150 days globally under Section 122
IANS | 21 Feb, 2026
fter the US Supreme Court struck down reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration,  Read more....
» Tax transfer to states has shot up by Rs 2.7 lakh crore in Budget 2026-27: FM
» Interim agreement on framework will lead to broader US-India trade deal negotiations
» Is it time for SMEs to look beyond Google?
» Union Budget 2026-27 highlights: Customs simplified, duties slashed; tax reforms ease trade and living
» Union Budget 2026: What gets cheaper and costlier
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 Face to Face
dhruva-jaishankar.jpg India-US Trade deal eases strains, opens new pathways: Dhruva Jaishankar
IANS | 07 Feb, 2026
The interim India-United States trade agreement marks a significant easing of bilateral trade fricti  Read more....
» India’s clean energy drive combining growth, affordability: Pralhad Joshi
» Robust critical mineral supply chains vital to boost India’s manufacturing goals: Ashwini Vaishnaw
» 2025 tests India-US relations amid tariffs, Pakistan tilt: Dhruva Jaishankar
» Working to help India achieve PM Modi’s target of 10 million solar rooftops: Australian envoy
» India’s economic growth linked to energy, maritime sectors: Hardeep Puri
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 Global Business
s-korea-brazil.jpg S. Korean, Brazilian firms call for closer ties in manufacturing, key minerals
IANS | 23 Feb, 2026
South Korean and Brazilian business communities on Monday proposed measures to strengthen cooperatio  Read more....
» 'Nothing changes': Trump says India-US trade deal to remain intact, calls PM Modi a 'great gentleman'
» S. Korean science minister co-chairs global AI partnership meeting in India
» Foreign investors shift to net selling of S. Korean stocks in Jan
» S. Korean exports up 44.4 pc on robust chip demand
» India, Bhutan to further strengthen ties in power sector
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 Editorials
editorial1.jpg Budget and India-US trade deal - a reality check
Bikky Khosla | 12 Feb, 2026
The noise is settled; it's done and dusted. The experts have left the news studios ,and reality has   Read more....
» 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
» India’s Export Surge and the MSME Paradox
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