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Last updated: 06 Nov, 2026  
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Govt launches 20 critical mineral blocks, unveils ANVESH and EKAM portals
IANS | 06 Nov, 2026
The fourth conference of mining ministers saw launch of the 9th tranche of auctions for critical and 
Sensex touches 80,000 mark on strong FII comeback in festive season
IANS   |   06 Nov, 2026
The headline index, BSE Sensex, touched the 80,000 mark on Friday in the morning trade---
Rupee opens 29 paise higher, Brent crude falls 1 pc on hopes of Iran war exit
IANS   |   05 Nov, 2026
The Indian rupee extended its winning streak for the fifth consecutive session on Thursday---
Sensex, Nifty open up to 2 pc higher after US election outcome, falling crude oil
IANS   |   05 Nov, 2026
Indian equity markets opened higher on Thursday with benchmarks jumping about 2 per cent--
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 India Economy News
ficci.jpg FICCI seeks LTCG tax exemption on equities in Budget wish list
IANS | 05 Nov, 2026
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has urged the Finance Ministry to  Read more....
» Procurement of 6 Rabi crops surges, MSP payments rise to Rs 8.36 lakh crore
» India-New Zealand trade pact to open new opportunities for exporters: Industry
» Rupee rises 32 paise as forex measures and lower crude support sentiment
» India's wholesale inflation stands at 11.39 pc in September: Govt
» IMF sees Gulf economies shrink in 2026 as Hormuz closure bites
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 Industry News
minister.jpg India’s solar module manufacturing capacity crosses 200 GW
IANS | 05 Nov, 2026
India’s solar manufacturing sector has expanded significantly, with module manufacturing capacity cr  Read more....
» Govt notifies social security boards for gig and unorganised workers
» Piyush Goyal calls for collective efforts to make Indian products globally competitive
» Centre notifies 'E100' fuel norms for flex-fuel vehicles
» Gold, silver decline sharply on weekly basis as crude prices rise
» Brent crude jumps to $110 amid fading prospects of supply relief
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 In Depth
vayuyan.jpg Explainer: New Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026 rules for civil aviation sector kicking in on Jan 1
IANS | 05 Nov, 2026
The new Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026, rules to regulate the country’s rapidly expanding civil aviat  Read more....
» Piyush Goyal highlights transformative potential of India-EU FTA
» SpaceX Q3 revenue surges 161 pc to $14.58 billion; Musk eyes $1 trillion mark by 2028
» India draws line on ‘weaponisation of food’ at G20 Trade Ministers' Meet
» India-EU partnership opens new avenues for cooperation in AI, Quantum Technologies: Dr Jitendra Singh
» Explainer: All you need to know about new UPI framework
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 Face to Face
Industrial Waxes, Wax Compounds and Specialty Lubricants “Specialized Wax Solutions for Evolving Industrial Needs”: Vikin Goyel
Staff Reporter | 06 Nov, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Vikin Goyel from Goyel Chemical Corporation shared insights   Read more....
» Driving Better Car Care Through Equipment and Innovation: A Clean Club Machinery
» “Specialized Materials for Demanding Industrial Applications”: Sourav Santra
» “Material Innovation Begins with the Right Polymer”: Jatin
» “Versatility and Value in Every Textile Detail”: Sanjeet Mahto
» “Engineering Reliability for Industrial Progress”: Mukesh
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 Global Business
s-korea.jpg 3 South Korean firms to invest over Rs 1,600 crore in India
IANS | 02 Nov, 2026
An Indian state, Andhra Pradesh, has secured investment commitments worth Rs 1,614 crore from three   Read more....
» India, Belgium and Luxembourg agree to deepen economic ties
» S. Korea to conditionally ease diesel export restrictions amid stable crude supplies
» Investor deposits at Seoul brokerages plunge on stock market volatility
» S. Korea’s exports double in 1st 20 days of Oct on robust chip shipments
» S Korea, US hold first 2+2 meeting of finance, monetary policymakers
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 Editorials
rodtep.jpg RoDTEP Extension Welcome, But Why Only Three Months?
Bikky Khosla | 01 Oct, 2026
I welcome the government’s decision to extend the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products  Read more....
» What the BRICS Summit Means for Small Businesses on the Ground
» CETA Is Live; But Will Our SME Exporters Really Benefit?
» 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
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