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Last updated: 17 Oct, 2026  
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HDFC Bank Q2 profit rises 5 pc, misses estimates on higher provisions
IANS | 17 Oct, 2026
India’s largest private lender, HDFC Bank Ltd, on Saturday posted a net profit of Rs 19,610 crore--- 
FIIs turn net buyer in Indian market as sentiment improves
IANS   |   17 Oct, 2026
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) turned net buyers worth Rs 1,166 crore in India on Friday---
India-US trade deal 98-99 per cent done: US official
IANS   |   17 Oct, 2026
A long-awaited trade agreement between India and the United States is almost complete----
FM Sitharaman pushes for early India-US trade deal
IANS   |   16 Oct, 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday called for an early conclusion of the proposed----
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 India Economy News
rupee-2.jpg Rupee rises 32 paise as forex measures and lower crude support sentiment
IANS | 15 Oct, 2026
The Indian rupee strengthened by 32 paise to 94.85 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday,  Read more....
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 Industry News
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IANS | 17 Oct, 2026
Brent crude touched $110 a barrel for the first time since May as hopes for near‑term supply relief   Read more....
» Piyush Goyal reviews reforms to simplify clearances for industry, improve ease of doing biz
» India’s manufacturing sector undergoes structural change under BHAVYA scheme
» India, EU agree to continue talks on CBAM issue
» India's auto retail sales jump 31.8 pc in September to record high: FADA
» Retail sugar prices down 15 pc, Ex-Mill rates fall around 28 pc: Govt
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 In Depth
india-at-g20.jpg India draws line on ‘weaponisation of food’ at G20 Trade Ministers' Meet
IANS | 01 Oct, 2026
India has cautioned against treating legitimate national measures to protect food security as the “w  Read more....
» India-EU partnership opens new avenues for cooperation in AI, Quantum Technologies: Dr Jitendra Singh
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» 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
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Flags, Scarves, and Promotional Textile Products “Every Flag and Scarf Represents Identity, Creativity, and a Sense of Belonging”: Sachin
Staff Reporter | 17 Oct, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Sachin from Infinity India shared insights into the company’  Read more....
» “Building better sports facilities through quality, performance, and innovation in synthetic sports flooring.”: Sammir Kapoor
» “Reliable power solutions begin with engineering excellence and a commitment to performance.”: Vivek Panchal
» “Bridging energy needs with accessible solar solutions, quality products, and dependable service.”: Pooja Singh
» “Effective environmental management begins with practical engineering and dependable solutions.”: Romilesh Chaubey
» “Safer roads begin with visibility, quality, and reliable solutions.”: Rajesh Goenka
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 Global Business
bok-2.jpg S Korea, US hold first 2+2 meeting of finance, monetary policymakers
IANS | 17 Oct, 2026
South Korea and the United States held their first "two-plus-two" meeting of finance and monetary po  Read more....
» Seoul stocks extend losses as AI, US inflation concerns persist
» India-EU FTA: Progress on trade deal and tech council reviewed, says Piyush Goyal
» India, OPEC agree to further strengthen energy ties
» Exports up 78 pc on robust chip shipments: S. Korea
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 Editorials
rodtep.jpg RoDTEP Extension Welcome, But Why Only Three Months?
Bikky Khosla | 01 Oct, 2026
I welcome the government’s decision to extend the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products  Read more....
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