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Last updated: 30 May, 2026  
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Centre clears first Strategic Investment Plan under PM-SETU scheme
IANS | 30 May, 2026
The National Steering Committee (NSC) has approved the Strategic Investment Plan (SIP).... 
Gold dips 1.36 pc this week over stable dollar, Fed rate hike expectation
IANS   |   30 May, 2026
Gold prices dipped 1.36 per cent during the week as a stable dollar & stronger‑than‑expected....
BHAVYA scheme to create investment-ready industrial parks, boost manufacturing: DPIIT Secretary
IANS   |   29 May, 2026
The Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA) scheme aims to create investment-ready industrial...
Sensex, Nifty trade higher as investors track US-Iran ceasefire developments
IANS   |   29 May, 2026
Domestic equity markets traded marginally higher in morning trade on Friday as investors & traders..
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scheme.jpg India’s design-linked incentive scheme showing good results: Ashwini Vaishnaw
IANS | 30 May, 2026
India’s design-linked incentive (DLI) scheme is showing good results, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishna  Read more....
» PM Modi’s five-nation visit secures nearly $40 billion investment commitments
» PM Modi to visit Norway today for third India-Nordic Summit, bilateral engagements
» 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
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 Industry News
cotton.jpg Centre exempt all customs duties on cotton import from June 1 till Oct 30
IANS | 30 May, 2026
The government on Saturday announced a temporary exemption on all customs duties on the import of co  Read more....
» Nifty, Sensex end lower this week over below-normal monsoon forecast, FII selling
» Adani Ports to acquire Jaypee Fertilizers for Rs 1,500 crore under JAL resolution
» Gold, silver trade volatile amid rising West Asia tensions and US bond yields
» 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
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 In Depth
logistics.jpg Port performance index, digital reforms to boost global competitiveness
IANS | 30 May, 2026
The ‘Logistics Port Performance Index’ (LPPI) is a major step towards improving the efficiency, tran  Read more....
» India, Italy agree to expand bilateral trade to 20 billion euros by 2029
» India-EU FTA indicates 'trade is part of future, not past': Confederation of Swedish Enterprise chief
» 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
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 Face to Face
Modern Infrastructure & Prefabricated Structural Solutions Whiteshed Solutions LLP: Building Modern Infrastructure with Strength and Innovation.
Staff Reporter | 23 May, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Aasim from Whiteshed Solutions LLP shared insights into the   Read more....
» “Our company is crafting timeless luxury through Indian artistry.”: Mohd Imran
» “Advanced coatings that protect industrial performance and durability.”: Urvesh Shah
» “We offer precision-engineered sealing solutions built for durability, safety, and industrial performance.”: Swastik
» Portugal sees economic ties with India as key partnership for future: Joao Rui Ferreira
» Patel Manufacturing Company: Delivering Reliable Sugarcane Processing Solutions Since 1988.
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 Global Business
ind-aus.jpg India, Australia review strategic defence cooperation during bilateral talks
IANS | 30 May, 2026
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Saturday held bilateral discussions here with his Australian  Read more....
» India-bound tanker crosses Hormuz safely with 270,000 tonnes of oil
» Seoul shares open sharply higher on US-Iran hope, Samsung wage deal
» EU hints at investment agreement with India at European Round Table for Industry
» 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
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 Editorials
rupee-fall.jpg A Cheap Rupee Is Not a Free Pass
Bikky Khosla | 21 May, 2026
It will definitely be wishful thinking to expect an export windfall with the Indian Rupee at its mos  Read more....
» Rising Crude Oil Prices Sinking Small Businesses
» 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
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