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Last updated: 23 Mar, 2026  
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Gold, silver plunge up to 6 pc on global weakness, rupee hits 93.84 against US dollar
IANS | 23 Mar, 2026
Gold and silver prices in India traded sharply lower on Monday, tracking weakness in global bullion. 
Global oil prices fall up to 3 pc as US signals easing of Iran crude sanctions
IANS   |   20 Mar, 2026
Global oil prices traded lower on Friday after the US signalled a possible easing of sanctions...
India powering robust energy ecosystem, shaping sustainable atmosphere: PM Modi
IANS   |   18 Mar, 2026
India is powering a robust energy ecosystem and shaping a sustainable atmosphere for future...
Stakeholders call for holistic export cluster rejuvenation with focus on MSMEs
IANS   |   18 Mar, 2026
Stakeholders have emphasised the need for a holistic and balanced approach to rejuvenation of export
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 India Economy News
nm2.jpg FM Sitharaman set to present Finance Bill 2026-27, corporate law reform bill
IANS | 23 Mar, 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to table two key bills — the Finance Bill, 2026 and the C  Read more....
» Rupee hits record low of 92.63 amid firm dollar, import pressures
» Govt to keep fiscal deficit within revised estimates, no shortage of fertilisers: FM Sitharaman
» Nomura forecasts 7 pc growth for India in FY27 despite geopolitical tensions in West Asia
» Over 10 lakh standalone solar pumps installed, 13 lakh grid-connected pumps solarised
» India clocks 27 per cent surge in new businesses as reforms drive growth
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 Industry News
sensex-nifty.jpg Sensex, Nifty fall up to 2 pc in early trade as West Asia tensions rise
IANS | 23 Mar, 2026
Domestic equity benchmarks opened the week sharply lower on Monday as escalating tensions in West As  Read more....
» Indian Railways attracts $942 million FDI in 11 years
» India’s services exports reach 10 pc of GDP, trade deals offer new opportunities
» India secures LPG, LNG supplies via alternative routes as domestic firms step up production
» Palmarosa industry in Dharmapuri, TN hit hard by shrinking cultivation, weak market demand
» Israel-Iran war: Airline stocks in red as flight disruption continues for 3rd day
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 In Depth
soh-a.jpg Choked at Hormuz: The Threat to MSMEs
Sneha Tiwari | 13 Mar, 2026
The war, if it escalates further, will severely impact the global economy with rising crude oil pric  Read more....
» Govt takes stock of shipping sector amid global maritime uncertainty
» India, Canada sign $2.6 billion uranium deal, aim for year-end deadline on FTA
» Explained: 10 pc US tariffs for 150 days globally under Section 122
» Tax transfer to states has shot up by Rs 2.7 lakh crore in Budget 2026-27: FM
» Interim agreement on framework will lead to broader US-India trade deal negotiations
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 Face to Face
hitesh.jpg In manufacturing, technical integrity and global compliance are non-negotiable: Hitesh Mahnot
Staff Reporter | 18 Mar, 2026
In an exclusive interview with SME Times, the Founder of K P Rubber and Polymer shares insights on b  Read more....
» India securing energy imports from multiple sources amid Middle East tensions: Hardeep Puri
» Israel to share Iron Dome technology with India: Consul General Yaniv Revach​
» India-US Trade deal eases strains, opens new pathways: Dhruva Jaishankar
» India’s clean energy drive combining growth, affordability: Pralhad Joshi
» Robust critical mineral supply chains vital to boost India’s manufacturing goals: Ashwini Vaishnaw
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 Global Business
seoul.jpg Foreign currency deposits in S. Korea fall for 2nd month in Feb
IANS | 23 Mar, 2026
Foreign currency deposits in South Korea fell for the second straight month in February, due to a de  Read more....
» Crude prices cool down as US allows all countries to buy Russian oil
» IEA countries to release 400 million barrels of oil to address global energy disruption
» India supplying diesel to Bangladesh as part of ongoing agreement
» S. Korean firms seek measures as global oil prices surge amid Middle East crisis
» India's pragmatic foreign policy model for changing world order: Finnish President
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 Editorials
war-2.jpg India’s MSMEs Face Another Global Shock
Bikky Khosla | 12 Mar, 2026
As if the uncertainty surrounding the US tariffs on our products was not enough, the recent war in t  Read more....
» Budget and India-US trade deal - a reality check
» Testing times for MSMEs
» Indian MSMEs and 2025 – The Hits and Misses
» Delayed Payments - Barrier To MSME Growth
» New export rule marks shift to trust-based trade
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