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Last updated: 31 Aug, 2026  
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Over 7.5 crore non-audit taxpayers filed ITRs for AY27 so far: I-T Dept
IANS | 31 Aug, 2026
The Income Tax Department on Monday said more than 7.5 crore income tax returns (ITRs) have--- 
Semicon 2.0: Govt notifies Rs 1.27 lakh crore scheme, Vaishnaw announces high-level chip panel
IANS   |   31 Aug, 2026
The government on Monday notified the Semicon 2.0 scheme with an outlay of Rs 1.27 lakh crore---
ITR deadline today: Income Tax Dept urges non-audit taxpayers to complete filing for AY 2026–27
IANS   |   31 Aug, 2026
Taxpayers with business or professional income who are not subject to audit must file Income Tax ---
India, Brazil aim to expand bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2030
IANS   |   31 Aug, 2026
India and Brazil have reaffirmed their shared objective of expanding bilateral trade to $30 billion-
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 India Economy News
msci.jpg MSCI rebalancing to test new closing auction system; stocks may see flows
IANS | 31 Aug, 2026
The MSCI index rebalancing on Monday is set to provide the first major test of the new closing aucti  Read more....
» India to clock 7 per cent growth in FY27: FM Sitharaman
» PM Modi visit to take India-Kyrgyzstan ties to new level, boost investment: Kyrgyz Investment Minister
» FM Sitharaman highlights India’s investor-friendly policies, tax certainty, ongoing reforms
» FM Sitharaman to visit Canada, US to boost bilateral economic and financial partnerships
» India’s proposal for local currencies link between BRICS members seen as key item for summit
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 Industry News
trade1.jpg Commerce Ministry to hold discussions with industry on India-US trade issues
Staff Reporter | 31 Aug, 2026
Senior Commerce Ministry officials will meet industry associations and export promotion councils on   Read more....
» 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
» Piyush Goyal pitches for opportunities to deepen India-Japan cooperation in chips, steel manufacturing
» Haryana govt signs over Rs 66,000 crore industrial proposals
» India FTA talks to see 2 more rounds, deal expected to take shape by Feb 2027: Israeli envoy
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 In Depth
danveer.jpg Govt calls for public participation to boost digital infrastructure in villages
IANS | 27 Aug, 2026
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has invited public participation to become ‘DAANVEERs’ for contributi  Read more....
» 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
» New FTAs fresh boost to manufacturing and innovation, open global opportunities for youth: Piyush Goyal
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 Face to Face
ashwini1.jpg Semiconductor ecosystem in India to create 50,000–60,000 direct jobs: Ashwini Vaishnaw
IANS | 31 Aug, 2026
The semiconductor ecosystem being developed in India is expected to create 50,000–60,000 direct jobs  Read more....
» Good corporate governance central to India’s development: Dr Jitendra Singh
» Sri Guru Industries: Delivering efficient, affordable, and reliable beverage bottling solutions.
» “Innovation, quality, and customization are the foundations of every machine we manufacture.”: Karthik Karnan
» “Quality steel, dependable service, and lasting trust define our journey.”: Shashwat
» “Smart rainwater management today can build a more sustainable tomorrow.”: Biju Francis
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 Global Business
industry.jpg Industrial output flat in July in S. Korea, retail sales down
IANS | 31 Aug, 2026
South Korea's industrial output remained flat in July from a month earlier due to a base effect and   Read more....
» India, Argentina deepen trade ties, explore lithium, pharma access
» Top Indian ministers discuss progress towards Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in Singapore
» BRICS meet agrees to promote fair competition in renewable energy markets
» Seoul shares again dip over 1 pc after 2-day deep rout amid AI spending concerns
» White House says inflation falls to six-year low
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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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