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Last updated: 20 Aug, 2026  
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Delhi L-G reviews preparations for BRICS Summit 2026, stresses multi-agency coordination
IANS | 20 Aug, 2026
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Thursday chaired a review meeting to assess.... 
Indian exporters prepared to meet emerging international market requirements
IANS   |   19 Aug, 2026
Indian exporters are adequately informed and prepared to meet emerging sustainability-related...
Govt notifies 405 key defence items worth Rs 3,070 crore for indigenous manufacturing
IANS   |   18 Aug, 2026
The Department of Defence Production has notified the sixth 'Positive Indigenisation List'.....
Sensex, Nifty open lower as US-Iran war uncertainty keeps crude prices elevated
IANS   |   17 Aug, 2026
Domestic equity markets opened marginally lower on Monday as the lack of progress towards ending the
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 India Economy News
brics-3.jpg India’s proposal for local currencies link between BRICS members seen as key item for summit
IANS | 18 Aug, 2026
India’s proposal to build a digital bridge between the domestic currency payment networks of BRICS m  Read more....
» BRICS discuss linking CBDCs and fast payment systems: RBI Governor Malhotra
» Government e-Marketplace rewrites rules of public procurement: Piyush Goyal
» ASSOCHAM signs MoUs with French, Arab bodies to boost trade and investment
» RDI scheme by TDB: Govt clarifies on selection process, conflict of interest; calls reports misleading
» Govt raises over Rs 26,639 crore via disinvestment, asset monetisation in FY27 so far
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 Industry News
india-fta.jpg India FTA talks to see 2 more rounds, deal expected to take shape by Feb 2027: Israeli envoy
IANS | 18 Aug, 2026
Israel expects two more rounds of negotiations with India on the proposed free trade agreement, with  Read more....
» Domestic equity investments cross Rs 5 lakh crore mark for third consecutive year
» India’s EV sales likely to grow 55 pc annually through 2034
» India's auto parts industry likely to grow 10 pc through FY30
» Govt-backed EDF mobilises Rs 1,335.77 crore for 128 startups, companies
» India's steel sector keeps up growth momentum in April-June: Govt
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 In Depth
gem.jpg GeM enters 11th year, connects over 1.37 lakh government buyer organisations with 25 lakh sellers
IANS | 09 Aug, 2026
As the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) begins its 11th year, it now connects more than 1.37 lakh gove  Read more....
» 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
» Delhi govt’s EV push to catalyse investment, boost manufacturing, create green jobs: PHDCCI
» Beyond MSME Day: What India's MSMEs Actually Need Next
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 Face to Face
Industrial Piping and PPR Piping Solutions “Quality, innovation, and trust define every solution at Viraj Pipes.”: Yogendra Kumar Singh
Staff Reporter | 12 Aug, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Yogendra Kumar Singh, Director of Viraj Pipes Pvt. Ltd., sha  Read more....
» “Engineering reliability and application focused performance are at the heart of every pumping solution we deliver.”: N. K. Gupta
» “Innovative LED display solutions are transforming the future of visual communication.”: Mallikarjun Golla
» “Safety, innovation, and reliability define every solution we deliver.”: Saju Sundaresh
» Shiv Shakti Hardware Store: Offering reliable industrial components and engineering expertise.
» “Reliable equipment, engineering excellence, and customer-focused innovation define every solution at Valient Equipments.”
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 Global Business
singapore.jpg Top Indian ministers discuss progress towards Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in Singapore
IANS | 20 Aug, 2026
Top Indian ministers on Thursday met Prime Minister of Singapore, Lawrence Wong, here and discussed   Read more....
» 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
» S. Korea’s exports up 54 pc on strong chip shipments
» China to face huge economic costs if Taiwan Strait is blocked
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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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