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Last updated: 20 May, 2026  
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Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues, geopolitical tensions
IANS | 20 May, 2026
Indian stock markets opened lower on Wednesday, mirroring weak global cues from the US and.... 
PM Modi's Europe outreach brings tech, geopolitical gains for India
IANS   |   19 May, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visits to the Netherlands and Sweden constitute part of....
India one of world’s most attractive destinations for investment, innovation: PM Modi
IANS   |   18 May, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India emerged as one of the world’s most attractive....
PM Modi’s visit results in India-UAE defence, energy pacts, $5 billion investment deal
IANS   |   15 May, 2026
India and the United Arab Emirates signed key agreements, during the visit of Prime Minister.....
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 India Economy News
modi1.jpg PM Modi to visit Norway today for third India-Nordic Summit, bilateral engagements
IANS | 18 May, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Norway on Monday to participate in the 3rd India-Nordic   Read more....
» Rupee trades lower amid elevated crude prices
» India remains fastest growing major economy, performs better amid global uncertainties: Assocham
» PM Modi unveils major projects for T'gana in economic package worth Rs 9,400cr
» NITI Aayog launches CPO portal to strengthen real-time governance
» Vietnam President To Lam's India visit likely to boost trade, supply chain ties
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 Industry News
gold2.jpg Gold, silver trade volatile amid rising West Asia tensions and US bond yields
IANS | 18 May, 2026
Gold and silver showed volatility on Monday amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, which ty  Read more....
» Rs 3 hike in fuel prices marginal as oil firms absorbing losses of Rs 1,000 crore a day: Top official
» Cabinet approves Rs 20,667 crore double line railway project in Gujarat
» Indian economy has shown resilience in times of global crisis: Piyush Goyal
» Top industry leaders back PM Modi’s economic appeal
» India launches Swasth Bharat Portal to integrate multiple digital health systems
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 In Depth
india-eu1.jpg India-EU FTA indicates 'trade is part of future, not past': Confederation of Swedish Enterprise chief
IANS | 18 May, 2026
As Prime Minister Modi concluded his successful visit to the third leg of his five-nation tour to Sw  Read more....
» Madhya Pradesh gets Rs 3,818cr package under PMGSY and PMAY-G schemes
» India pitches Bharat Innovates 2026 in Paris ahead of Nice conclave
» India, Japan commit to stronger healthcare systems, resilient supply chains
» WTO must adapt as global trade shifts from protectionism to precautionism: Pascal Lamy
» Goldman Sachs raises crude oil forecast up to $90 as Hormuz closure tightens supply
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 Face to Face
Specialty Chemicals and Industrial Raw Materials “Quality, consistency, and reliability define every partnership at Dycon Chemicals.”: Nishit Mehta
Staff Reporter | 20 May, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Nishit Mehta from Dycon Chemicals shared insights into the c  Read more....
» “We are offering durable and reliable Stainless Steel Kitchenware Solutions.”: Amit Gala
» Advanced Drying Systems: Offering Trusted Technology for Industrial Drying Applications.
» United Enterprises: Offering Reliable Industrial Manufacturing & Thermal Engineering Solutions.
» “We offer advanced monitoring solutions designed for industrial safety, accuracy, and environmental compliance.”: Nitesh
» “SM Engineering: Offering Precision Dairy Processing and Hygienic Engineering Solutions.”
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 Global Business
ursula.jpg EU hints at investment agreement with India at European Round Table for Industry
IANS | 18 May, 2026
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on Sunday hinted at an investment agreem  Read more....
» India set to host BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting this week
» Seoul shares up 6 pc to over 7,300 on hopes for peace in Middle East
» India, Canada kick off second round of free trade talks
» Crude oil prices slip up to nearly 3 pc as President Trump signals Hormuz relief
» S. Korea to offer $203.6 million support for projects to foster AI, green transformation
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 Editorials
crude-sme.jpg Rising Crude Oil Prices Sinking Small Businesses
Bikky Khosla | 30 Apr, 2026
Since the US-Iran war began two months ago, crude oil prices have surged sharply, hovering between $  Read more....
» US-Iran Ceasefire Fails to Ease MSME Export Pain
» 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
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