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Last updated: 22 Sep, 2026  
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Sensex, Nifty open marginally higher over crude price correction
IANS | 22 Sep, 2026
The Indian equity markets inched up slightly on Tuesday morning, tracking positive global cues---- 
Sensex, Nifty post early gains over correction in crude prices
IANS   |  
The Indian equity markets opened on a positive note on Monday, driven by gains in realty stocks----
FIIs offload Rs 7,620 crore this week, domestic investors infuse Rs 11,232 crore
IANS   |   19 Sep, 2026
The foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net sellers for the fifth straight week----
68 Japanese firms finalising manufacturing, research plans in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw
IANS   |   18 Sep, 2026
Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said 68 Japanese --
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 India Economy News
pg.jpg India-US trade talks moving fast and in right direction: Piyush Goyal
IANS | 22 Sep, 2026
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday appeared upbeat over progress in talks between India and t  Read more....
» Over Rs 2.9 crore to be disbursed to 2,550 farmers as soil carbon payments: Govt
» New Zealand Parliament approves India FTA, tariffs to fall on most exports
» NPCI to levy MDR on UPI payments above Rs 2000 from Oct 15, small merchants continue to benefit
» UPI payments up to Rs 2,000 to remain free of bank charges: Govt
» Piyush Goyal meets EAEU trade chief to fast-track trade pact
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 Industry News
screen.jpg Screen protector quality norms to boost domestic manufacturing, create 60,000 jobs: Industry chamber
IANS | 22 Sep, 2026
The Central government’s notification bringing screen protectors for smartphones under the Compulsor  Read more....
» Ministry of Rural Development to begin DDU‑GKY 2.0 training batches in Oct
» Govt to strengthen Schedule drugs regulation, recommends CCTV surveillance at medical stores
» Coal Ministry urges UP to build long-term fuel security for its thermal power plants
» India's goods & services exports jump 25.4 per cent to cross $82 bn in August
» India approves 12 chip projects with investment commitments over Rs 1.64 lakh crore
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 In Depth
upi.jpg Explainer: All you need to know about new UPI framework
IANS | 16 Sep, 2026
The new UPI framework introduced has no impact on any person-to-person transactions as UPI will cont  Read more....
» BRICS FMs push for local currency payments within bloc, flag tariff risk to global trade
» UIDAI prepares Aadhaar infrastructure for 300 million daily authentications: Chairman Neelkanth Mishra
» PM Modi hails 7.8 pc GDP growth; calls for ‘Swadeshi’ push to build Viksit Bharat
» Govt calls for public participation to boost digital infrastructure in villages
» How dual-chipset technology is redefining mobile gaming and content viewing in India
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 Face to Face
giriraj-2.jpg Govt targets India as top silk producer by 2028-29: Giriraj Singh
IANS | 20 Sep, 2026
Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh on Sunday said India’s silk production has risen from 26,00  Read more....
» “Reliable industrial computing begins with quality hardware and rigorous testing.”: Rajiv Kumar
» Taxation of digital economy has to be coolly studied: Sitharaman
» “Durability and application focused design are at the heart of reliable industrial packaging solutions.”: Ashay Agarwal
» “Durability, hygiene, and performance define our approach to reliable water dispensing solutions.”: Conway Ravi
» “Reliable industrial supplies are the foundation of safer workplaces and smoother project operations.”: Huzefa Miyajiwala
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 Global Business
opec.jpg India, OPEC agree to further strengthen energy ties
IANS | 22 Sep, 2026
India and the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Tuesday agreed on "the vit  Read more....
» Exports up 78 pc on robust chip shipments: S. Korea
» Seoul stocks open higher despite first Fed rate hike in over 3 years
» Sam Altman backs call for slower AI development, rules out OpenAI IPO in 2026
» South African President Ramaphosa arrives in New Delhi for BRICS Summit
» Bangladesh’s trade deficit jumps by 38 pc as exports decline
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 Editorials
brics-summit.jpg What the BRICS Summit Means for Small Businesses on the Ground
Bikky Khosla | 17 Sep, 2026
Looking beyond the photo-ops and declarations, I see three developments that stand out for Indian MS  Read more....
» 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
» US-Iran Ceasefire Fails to Ease MSME Export Pain
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