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Last updated: 30 Jul, 2026  
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Markets open subdued as IT, pharma stocks offset banking weakness
IANS | 30 Jul, 2026
Domestic equity benchmarks opened on a subdued note on Thursday amid mixed global cues... 
Sensex jumps 889 points, Nifty reclaims 24,250 as IT, FMCG stocks rally
IANS   |   29 Jul, 2026
Indian benchmark equity indices ended sharply higher on Wednesday, led by strong buying....
Indian markets open nearly 1 pc higher; IT stocks lead rally
IANS   |   29 Jul, 2026
Indian equity markets opened sharply higher on Wednesday, with the benchmark indices gaining....
‘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
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 India Economy News
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
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
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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
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.”
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 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
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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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