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Last updated: 11 Sep, 2026  
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PM Modi, Russian President Putin hold key meeting ahead of BRICS Summit
IANS | 11 Sep, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday met in New Delhi--- 
PM Modi says BRICS Summit will see positive, meaningful discussions on global issues
IANS   |   11 Sep, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said leaders from across the world will gather in New Delhi--
Putin arrives in Delhi for BRICS Summit, set to hold talks with PM Modi today
IANS   |   11 Sep, 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit---
Bharat Mandapam gearing up for BRICS 2026 as New Delhi puts finishing touches in place
IANS   |   10 Sep, 2026
As the 18th BRICS Summit is nearing, the venue, Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, is gearing up to----
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 India Economy News
eaeu.jpg Piyush Goyal meets EAEU trade chief to fast-track trade pact
IANS | 11 Sep, 2026
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said he held discussions with Eurasian E  Read more....
» India aims to take UPI, digital public infrastructure to Global South, boost fintech exports: Commerce Secretary
» India, IMF discuss growth outlook, global trade shifts and macroeconomic cooperation
» Rupee surges 67 paise to two-month high on robust FCNR-B inflows
» Fresh customs, banking reforms on cards towards 'Viksit Bharat': FM Sitharaman
» MSCI rebalancing to test new closing auction system; stocks may see flows
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 Industry News
brics1-3.jpg BRICS must translate cooperation into tangible gains for Indian businesses: PHDCCI
IANS | 11 Sep, 2026
The 18th BRICS Summit provides India with an opportunity to deepen economic engagement with emerging  Read more....
» Brent crude holds above $100 as US-Iran conflict threatens deeper oil supply disruption
» India backs global call to action on 6G leadership, security
» Union Minister calls for people-centric delivery of Ayush healthcare services
» Exporters can now apply for certificates of origin directly from their business software: Govt
» Indian Railways approves Rs 170 crore for Kavach 4.0
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 In Depth
brics-4.jpg BRICS FMs push for local currency payments within bloc, flag tariff risk to global trade
IANS | 11 Sep, 2026
BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors have raised concerns over higher tariffs and non-  Read more....
» UIDAI prepares Aadhaar infrastructure for 300 million daily authentications: Chairman Neelkanth Mishra
» PM Modi hails 7.8 pc GDP growth; calls for ‘Swadeshi’ push to build Viksit Bharat
» Govt calls for public participation to boost digital infrastructure in villages
» How dual-chipset technology is redefining mobile gaming and content viewing in India
» GeM enters 11th year, connects over 1.37 lakh government buyer organisations with 25 lakh sellers
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 Face to Face
Water Dispensing and Drinking Water Solutions “Durability, hygiene, and performance define our approach to reliable water dispensing solutions.”: Conway Ravi
Staff Reporter | 09 Sep, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Conway Ravi from Conway Water Purifier Private Limited share  Read more....
» “Reliable industrial supplies are the foundation of safer workplaces and smoother project operations.”: Huzefa Miyajiwala
» South Africa envoy says trade with India to get booster shot at BRICS meet
» “Efficiency and precision drive every food processing solution we deliver.”: Sundar Prabu
» “Engineering accuracy and dependable tooling solutions are at the core of everything we create.”: Saravana Kumar
» “Precision, consistency, and usability are at the heart of every machine we develop.”: Usharani
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 Global Business
sa1.jpg South African President Ramaphosa arrives in New Delhi for BRICS Summit
IANS | 11 Sep, 2026
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summ  Read more....
» Bangladesh’s trade deficit jumps by 38 pc as exports decline
» S. Korea's nominal GDP grows at fastest pace in 47 years in April-June
» Sergio Gor pitches for expanding opportunities for US businesses in India
» India, Denmark deepen cooperation on MSME development, innovation and IP
» US: Scott Bessent urges G20 to remove growth barriers
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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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