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Last updated: 27 Mar, 2026  
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Crude oil drops over 5 pc this week, hovers above $100 amid global uncertainty
IANS | 27 Mar, 2026
Global crude oil prices remained highly volatile this week, with both the key benchmarks trading... 
All fuel outlets operating normally, rapid rollout of PNG connections underway: Centre
IANS   |   26 Mar, 2026
All retail outlets are operating normally with sufficient petrol and diesel stocks to meet national.
Sensex, Nifty climb one pc amid ceasefire hopes; oil price drops 7 pc
IANS   |   25 Mar, 2026
Dalal Street opened on a bullish note for the second consecutive session on Wednesday..
Gold, silver plunge up to 6 pc on global weakness, rupee hits 93.84 against US dollar
IANS   |   23 Mar, 2026
Gold and silver prices in India traded sharply lower on Monday, tracking weakness in global bullion.
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 India Economy News
natural-gas.jpg Centre notifies order to boost natural gas infra, improve access to piped natural gas
IANS | 25 Mar, 2026
In an effort to strengthen natural gas infrastructure and improve ease of doing business, the govern  Read more....
» FM Sitharaman set to present Finance Bill 2026-27, corporate law reform bill
» Rupee hits record low of 92.63 amid firm dollar, import pressures
» Govt to keep fiscal deficit within revised estimates, no shortage of fertilisers: FM Sitharaman
» Nomura forecasts 7 pc growth for India in FY27 despite geopolitical tensions in West Asia
» Over 10 lakh standalone solar pumps installed, 13 lakh grid-connected pumps solarised
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 Industry News
hormuz.jpg More Indian ships to sail through Strait of Hormuz: Govt
IANS | 26 Mar, 2026
The Government on Wednesday assured the opposition parties that more ships are coming through the St  Read more....
» New Railways reforms focus on cargo, construction and passenger convenience
» Sensex, Nifty fall up to 2 pc in early trade as West Asia tensions rise
» Indian Railways attracts $942 million FDI in 11 years
» India’s services exports reach 10 pc of GDP, trade deals offer new opportunities
» India secures LPG, LNG supplies via alternative routes as domestic firms step up production
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 In Depth
soh-a.jpg Choked at Hormuz: The Threat to MSMEs
Sneha Tiwari | 13 Mar, 2026
The war, if it escalates further, will severely impact the global economy with rising crude oil pric  Read more....
» 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
» Interim agreement on framework will lead to broader US-India trade deal negotiations
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 Face to Face
Electronics.9.jpg Quality, customer focus, and reliable delivery drive our success: Rakesh M Patel
Staff Reporter | 24 Mar, 2026
In a brief interaction with SME Times, Mr. Rakesh M Patel of Vishnu Brass Industries shares valuable  Read more....
» Driven to compete, destined to lead in global Packaging Industry: Mr. Nikunj Patel
» In manufacturing, technical integrity and global compliance are non-negotiable: Hitesh Mahnot
» India securing energy imports from multiple sources amid Middle East tensions: Hardeep Puri
» Israel to share Iron Dome technology with India: Consul General Yaniv Revach​
» India-US Trade deal eases strains, opens new pathways: Dhruva Jaishankar
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 Global Business
seoul-stock.jpg Seoul stocks up amid talks to end war in Middle East
IANS | 25 Mar, 2026
South Korean stocks traded markedly higher late on Wednesday morning, driven by gains in big-cap tec  Read more....
» 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
» IEA countries to release 400 million barrels of oil to address global energy disruption
» India supplying diesel to Bangladesh as part of ongoing agreement
» S. Korean firms seek measures as global oil prices surge amid Middle East crisis
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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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