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Last updated: 18 Aug, 2026  
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Govt notifies 405 key defence items worth Rs 3,070 crore for indigenous manufacturing
IANS | 18 Aug, 2026
The Department of Defence Production has notified the sixth 'Positive Indigenisation List'..... 
Sensex, Nifty open lower as US-Iran war uncertainty keeps crude prices elevated
IANS   |   17 Aug, 2026
Domestic equity markets opened marginally lower on Monday as the lack of progress towards ending the
PM Modi pitches for 100 GW nuclear capacity, 50 companies in Fortune 500 list
IANS   |   15 Aug, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the country should have 50 companies....
Piyush Goyal calls for fair trade and recycling as India eyes $30 trillion economy by 2047
IANS   |   12 Aug, 2026
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday called upon Indian businesses....
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 India Economy News
brics-3.jpg India’s proposal for local currencies link between BRICS members seen as key item for summit
IANS | 18 Aug, 2026
India’s proposal to build a digital bridge between the domestic currency payment networks of BRICS m  Read more....
» BRICS discuss linking CBDCs and fast payment systems: RBI Governor Malhotra
» Government e-Marketplace rewrites rules of public procurement: Piyush Goyal
» ASSOCHAM signs MoUs with French, Arab bodies to boost trade and investment
» RDI scheme by TDB: Govt clarifies on selection process, conflict of interest; calls reports misleading
» Govt raises over Rs 26,639 crore via disinvestment, asset monetisation in FY27 so far
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 Industry News
india-fta.jpg India FTA talks to see 2 more rounds, deal expected to take shape by Feb 2027: Israeli envoy
IANS | 18 Aug, 2026
Israel expects two more rounds of negotiations with India on the proposed free trade agreement, with  Read more....
» Domestic equity investments cross Rs 5 lakh crore mark for third consecutive year
» India’s EV sales likely to grow 55 pc annually through 2034
» India's auto parts industry likely to grow 10 pc through FY30
» Govt-backed EDF mobilises Rs 1,335.77 crore for 128 startups, companies
» India's steel sector keeps up growth momentum in April-June: Govt
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 In Depth
gem.jpg GeM enters 11th year, connects over 1.37 lakh government buyer organisations with 25 lakh sellers
IANS | 09 Aug, 2026
As the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) begins its 11th year, it now connects more than 1.37 lakh gove  Read more....
» Piyush Goyal calls for doubling India-Uzbekistan bilateral trade in 3 years
» India recycling over 70 per cent of textile waste
» New FTAs fresh boost to manufacturing and innovation, open global opportunities for youth: Piyush Goyal
» Delhi govt’s EV push to catalyse investment, boost manufacturing, create green jobs: PHDCCI
» Beyond MSME Day: What India's MSMEs Actually Need Next
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 Face to Face
Industrial Piping and PPR Piping Solutions “Quality, innovation, and trust define every solution at Viraj Pipes.”: Yogendra Kumar Singh
Staff Reporter | 12 Aug, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Yogendra Kumar Singh, Director of Viraj Pipes Pvt. Ltd., sha  Read more....
» “Engineering reliability and application focused performance are at the heart of every pumping solution we deliver.”: N. K. Gupta
» “Innovative LED display solutions are transforming the future of visual communication.”: Mallikarjun Golla
» “Safety, innovation, and reliability define every solution we deliver.”: Saju Sundaresh
» Shiv Shakti Hardware Store: Offering reliable industrial components and engineering expertise.
» “Reliable equipment, engineering excellence, and customer-focused innovation define every solution at Valient Equipments.”
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 Global Business
brics1-2.jpg BRICS meet agrees to promote fair competition in renewable energy markets
IANS | 10 Aug, 2026
The BRICS Competition Authorities Heads meeting hosted by India has adopted a joint statement on ‘St  Read more....
» Seoul shares again dip over 1 pc after 2-day deep rout amid AI spending concerns
» White House says inflation falls to six-year low
» S. Korea’s exports up 54 pc on strong chip shipments
» China to face huge economic costs if Taiwan Strait is blocked
» India, Thailand discuss strengthening strategic partnership
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 Editorials
ceta-2.jpg CETA Is Live; But Will Our SME Exporters Really Benefit?
Bikky Khosla | 17 Jul, 2026
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force on July 15, a year af  Read more....
» 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
» India’s MSMEs Face Another Global Shock
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