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Last updated: 23 Apr, 2026  
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Gross FDI flows to India accelerate to $90.8 billion, services sector dominates: Morgan Stanley
IANS | 23 Apr, 2026
Gross FDI (equity) flows to India accelerated to $90.8 billion (2.3 per cent of GDP) in January... 
Gold, silver rise up to 2 pc amid US-Iran ceasefire extension
IANS   |   22 Apr, 2026
Gold and silver prices showed positive momentum on Wednesday over an extension of the...
Crude oil prices down up to 2 pc as West Asia talks enter crucial negotiations
IANS   |   21 Apr, 2026
Global crude oil prices witnessed decline on Tuesday, reversing the previous session’s gains....
Rupee rises by 10 paise as crude rallies; precious metals fall nearly 2 pc
IANS   |   20 Apr, 2026
The Indian rupee gained 10 paise on Monday, opening at 92.83 against the US dollar, buoyed by a...
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 India Economy News
gdp.jpg India's economy expected to grow 6.4 pc in 2026, 6.6 pc in 2027: UN report
IANS | 21 Apr, 2026
India’s economy is projected to expand by 6.4 per cent in 2026 and 6.6 per cent in 2027, a new Unite  Read more....
» Make in India boost: JSW Steel, POSCO to set up 6 MTPA plant in Odisha
» Oil surge threatens India inflation outlook​: Chief Economic Advisor
» Gold, silver decline nearly 1 pc as profit booking offsets demand
» India's growth at 7.6 pc anchors slowdown of South Asia: World Bank​
» PMMY disburses over Rs 40 lakh crore via 57.79 crore loans
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 Industry News
refinery.jpg PM Modi to inaugurate Pachpadra Refinery tomorrow; extensive arrangements made amid heatwave
Staff Reporter | 20 Apr, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate the Pachpadra Refinery in Balotra district of Rajasthan t  Read more....
» India's engineering goods exports hit record of $122 billion in FY26
» AI will play a pivotal role in accelerating drug discovery: Experts
» PM Modi to inaugurate India’s first refinery-petrochemical hub on April 21​
» DG Shipping asks ports to provide concessions to exporters, advises seafarers to remain safe
» Crude oil prices surge over 3 pc over Iran tensions, Trump deadline
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 In Depth
trade.jpg India, US begin crucial trade talks
IANS | 21 Apr, 2026
India and the United States began a fresh round of trade negotiations here on Monday aimed at giving  Read more....
» FICCI urges steps to cut industry risks amid West Asia crisis​
» 'India-EU partnership to play key role in New World Order'
» PMMY reflects economic ethos where opportunities are accessible, every dream given support to grow: PM Modi
» India’s major ports handled record 915.17 million tonnes of cargo in FY26
» TradeIndia Becomes the First B2B E-commerce Marketplace to Launch AI-Powered Search
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 Face to Face
Industrial Engineering and Welding Equipment Weld Tech Corporation: Trusted Welding Solutions with Strong Support
Staff Reporter | 20 Apr, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Suhasini Chabukswar from Weld Tech Corporation shared insigh  Read more....
» “We empower farmers with reliable, innovative, and sustainable agricultural solutions.”: Devidas Gawade
» Adisha Enterprises: Delivering High-Quality Poly Films with Innovation and Customer Trust
» Applied Techno Engineers Private Limited: Precision gas monitoring for safer, cleaner operations.
» Ridhi Enterprise: Precision Coding Solutions You Can Trust
» “Quality is not just a promise we make—it is a standard we deliver in every product we manufacture.”: Shrenik Shah
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 Global Business
seoul.jpg Seoul stocks sharply up despite renewed woes over US-Iran conflict
IANS | 20 Apr, 2026
Seoul stocks were trading sharply higher late on Monday morning, despite concerns over renewed tensi  Read more....
» US adjustment of steel tariffs to lower administrative burden on firms
» Bangladesh faces economic strain as Iran war pushes up fuel and food costs
» S. Korea secures 50 million barrels of alternative oil supplies for April
» Escalation in Mideast may cause losses exceeding 2025 regional cumulative GDP: UN report
» Seoul stocks up amid talks to end war in Middle East
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 Editorials
msme-pain.jpg US-Iran Ceasefire Fails to Ease MSME Export Pain
Bikky Khosla | 09 Apr, 2026
As we all hold our breaths in anticipation of the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, MSMEs, especially   Read more....
» India’s MSMEs Face Another Global Shock
» 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
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