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Just in:   • New FTAs fresh boost to manufacturing and innovation, open global opportunities for youth: Piyush Goyal  • India, Japan sign first defence co-development pact to build UNICORN naval masts  • China to face huge economic costs if Taiwan Strait is blocked  • Gold steady, silver slips as Fed rate hike expectations ease  • Defence PSU stocks rally up to 3 pc after Rs 52,000 crore procurement nod  Last updated: 06 Jul, 2026    In Depth New FTAs fresh boost to manufacturing and innovation, open global opportunities for youth: Piyush Goyal Staff Reporter | 06 Jul, 2026 Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India's new free trade agreements (FTAs) are creating fresh opportunities for manufacturing and innovation, opening doors for the country's youth to compete globally. He urged students to equip themselves with practical skills and embrace technology-driven learning to make the most of the emerging opportunities.    Read more.... Delhi govt’s EV push to catalyse investment, boost manufacturing, create green jobs: PHDCCI IANS | 30 Jun, 2026 Industry leaders on Tuesday said that the approval of the Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026 is a forward-looking policy initiative that can accelerate the transition towards sustainable urban mobility while strengthening investment, manufacturing and innovation across India's electric mobility ecosystem.    Read more.... Beyond MSME Day: What India's MSMEs Actually Need Next Sneha Tiwari | 27 Jun, 2026 Today, the world over, we all are celebrating MSME Day, and there are genuine reasons to celebrate. As many as 7.86 crore small businesses that employ over 34 crore people have registered and formalised their business through the Udyam portal.    Read more.... 'BRICS Space Economy' next frontier of global growth: Minister IANS | 24 Jun, 2026 Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Wednesday pitched for “BRICS Space Economy” as the next frontier of global growth and called for collective action among member nations to unlock new opportunities in innovation, investment, entrepreneurship and sustainable development.     Read more.... BRICS nations agree on deeper ties to boost MSME ecosystem IANS | 22 Jun, 2026 The BRICS nations agreed to deepen cooperation, drive innovation, and build a stronger, more sustainable, and future-ready MSME ecosystem at the meeting hosted by India at Agra over the weekend, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.    Read more.... India to host Global Wind Day with eye on 100 GW capacity by 2030 IANS | 14 Jun, 2026 India will host the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference on Monday, in Goa, under the theme "Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration" as India's vast wind resource base provides a strong foundation for achieving 100 GW wind capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036, according to an official statement issued on Sunday    Read more.... India-US ties in stabilisation phase, not reset, says ex-White House official IANS | 04 Jun, 2026 India-US relations are undergoing a period of "tactical stabilisation" but remain constrained by lingering strategic mistrust despite recent progress on trade and civil nuclear cooperation, former White House and State Department India expert Basant Sanghera has said.    Read more.... 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, transparency and global competitiveness of Indian ports, the government has said.     Read more....   Archives: 2026 ( 32 )    2025 ( 43 )    2024 ( 82 )    2023 ( 57 )    2022 ( 53 )    2021 ( 55 )    2020 ( 54 )    2019 ( 56 )    2018 ( 57 )    2017 ( 60 )    2016 ( 53 )    2015 ( 60 )    2014 ( 747 )    Index     Customs Exchange Rates Currency Import Export US Dollar ₹95.3 ₹93.6 UK Pound ₹127.7 ₹123.7 Euro ₹110.65 ₹106.9 Japanese Yen ₹59.75 ₹57.9 As on 24 Jun, 2026   Daily Poll What’s your biggest challenge with the 45-day payment rule?  Corporates canceling our orders  Clients demanding longer credit anyway  Strained business relationships  Filing complaints kills future work  No issues, cash flow has improved   Commented Stories

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