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Last updated: 09 Sep, 2026  
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Crude oil prices surge nearly 2 pc as US-Iran conflict escalates
IANS | 09 Sep, 2026
Crude oil prices traded higher for a fourth straight session on Wednesday and gained around---- 
BRICS playing bigger role in new world economic order
IANS   |   08 Sep, 2026
India's 2026 BRICS Presidency offers strategic opportunities to expand exports, attract investments-
Sensex, Nifty open lower as IPO rush, Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment
IANS   |   07 Sep, 2026
Domestic equity benchmarks opened marginally lower on Monday weighed by concerns over liquidity----
Sensex, Nifty post notable gains in early trade led by IT stocks
IANS   |   04 Sep, 2026
The Indian equity markets posted notable gains early on Friday driven by gains in IT stocks---
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 India Economy News
cs.jpg India aims to take UPI, digital public infrastructure to Global South, boost fintech exports: Commerce Secretary
IANS | 09 Sep, 2026
India should leverage its experience in fintech, including the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and   Read more....
» 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
» India to clock 7 per cent growth in FY27: FM Sitharaman
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 Industry News
ayush.jpg Union Minister calls for people-centric delivery of Ayush healthcare services
IANS | 09 Sep, 2026
Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav has emphasised the need for coordinated efforts by the Centre, state  Read more....
» Exporters can now apply for certificates of origin directly from their business software: Govt
» Indian Railways approves Rs 170 crore for Kavach 4.0
» Commerce Ministry to hold discussions with industry on India-US trade issues
» Apparel industry urges Piyush Goyal to regulate cotton yarn exports amid price surge
» Govt rejects concerns over CBG price hike, says impact on CNG, PNG consumers will be negligible
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 In Depth
pm-modi1.jpg PM Modi hails 7.8 pc GDP growth; calls for ‘Swadeshi’ push to build Viksit Bharat
IANS | 01 Sep, 2026
As the Indian economy recorded real GDP growth of 7.8 per cent in the April-June quarter, Prime Mini  Read more....
» 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
» Piyush Goyal calls for doubling India-Uzbekistan bilateral trade in 3 years
» India recycling over 70 per cent of textile waste
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 Face to Face
sa-envoy.jpg South Africa envoy says trade with India to get booster shot at BRICS meet
IANS | 07 Sep, 2026
The bilateral trade between India and South Africa, which is currently worth around $12.5 billion an  Read more....
» “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
» “Reliable adhesion, consistent quality, and application focused solutions define our approach.”: Siva Kumar
» “Sustainable water treatment and responsible waste management are essential to building a cleaner and resource efficient future.”: Muruganand
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 Global Business
bangladesh.jpg Bangladesh’s trade deficit jumps by 38 pc as exports decline
IANS | 09 Sep, 2026
The trade deficit of Bangladesh, which shows the amount by which the value of the country’s exports   Read more....
» 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
» Industrial output flat in July in S. Korea, retail sales down
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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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