SME Times is powered by   
Search News
Home        India Industry        Editorials        World        In Depth        Nation        Global Business        India Economy        SME Glossary        Press Releases
Just in:   • Indian equities open subdued amid weak global cues and higher crude oil prices  • “Engineering innovation and customer focused machinery drive our growth.”: Anil Kumar   • Delhi govt forms three special committees to oversee Ramlila, Durga Puja and Chhath preparations  • Putin says Ukraine's 'provocative acts' will worsen situation  • India, Gulf countries reiterate commitment to freedom of navigation 
Last updated: 29 Sep, 2026  
sensex-nifty-2.jpg
Indian equities open subdued amid weak global cues and higher crude oil prices
IANS | 29 Sep, 2026
Domestic equity markets opened subdued on Tuesday with benchmarks slipping about 0.2 per cent----- 
Nifty, Sensex dip for 7th week amid high crude prices, bond yields
IANS   |   26 Sep, 2026
The Indian equity benchmarks posted notable losses for the seventh consecutive week, as crude prices
Sensex, Nifty post notable gains over easing crude prices, hopes of phased US-Iran pact
IANS   |   25 Sep, 2026
The Indian equity markets posted notable gains on Friday over easing crude prices and a phased---
Sensex tanks 1,248 points, Nifty slips below 23,100 amid oil price concerns
IANS   |   24 Sep, 2026
Indian equity benchmark indices witnessed a sharp selloff on Thursday as investors turned risk----
Subscribe to SMETimes Top Stories:  
 India Economy News
rbi-4.jpg High credit-deposit ratio doesn’t indicate funding vulnerability of banks: RBI Bulletin
IANS | 26 Sep, 2026
A high credit-deposit (CD) ratio may not, by itself, indicate vulnerability in a banking system witn  Read more....
» GST Council not likely to go in for rate changes in Oct 7 meeting
» ASSOCHAM launches TIPS platform to boost trade, investment and exports
» India-US trade talks moving fast and in right direction: Piyush Goyal
» 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
  Read more....
 Industry News
fdi-2.jpg India clocks 6 per cent rise in FDI at $19.81 bn during April-June
IANS | 26 Sep, 2026
Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into India recorded a 6 per cent increase to $19.81 billion in  Read more....
» Centre’s PLI scheme gives booster shot to pharma and medtech sector
» Screen protector quality norms to boost domestic manufacturing, create 60,000 jobs: Industry chamber
» 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
  Read more....
 In Depth
india-eu-4.jpg India-EU partnership opens new avenues for cooperation in AI, Quantum Technologies: Dr Jitendra Singh
IANS | 23 Sep, 2026
India and the European Union (EU) are poised to expand cooperation across a wide range of strategic   Read more....
» Explainer: All you need to know about new UPI framework
» 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
  Read more....
 Face to Face
Cashew Processing Machinery “Engineering innovation and customer focused machinery drive our growth.”: Anil Kumar
Staff Reporter | 26 Sep, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Anil Kumar from AK Machines shared insights into its journey  Read more....
» “Precision engineering and quality drive every solution at AGP Steels.”: Pyntamizhselvan
» Industry needs to remain globally competitive to attract foreign capital: CEA Nageswaran
» “Dependable electrical solutions begin with protection, organization, and functional design.”: K Babu
» “Offering reliable solutions for evolving business needs.”: Mr Prakash Bengani
» Govt targets India as top silk producer by 2028-29: Giriraj Singh
  Read more....
 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
  Read more....
 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
  Read more....
 
  Customs Exchange Rates
Currency Import Export
US Dollar
₹96.5
 ₹94.8
UK Pound
 ₹132.25
 ₹128.15
Euro
 ₹113.6
 ₹109.8
Japanese Yen ₹61.3 ₹59.45
As on 03 Sep, 2026
  Daily Poll
What’s your biggest challenge with the 45-day payment rule?
 Corporates canceling our orders
 Clients demanding longer credit anyway
 Strained business relationships
 Filing complaints kills future work
 No issues, cash flow has improved
  Commented Stories
 
 
About Us  |   Advertise with Us  
  Useful Links  |   Terms and Conditions  |   Disclaimer  |   Contact Us  
Follow Us : Facebook Twitter