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Just in:   • Centre extends customs duty exemption on cotton imports till December 31  • Indian stock markets recover as FIIs turn buyers after 10 weeks  • PM Modi to visit Brussels in December to sign India-EU FTA: European Council chief  • Govt notifies social security boards for gig and unorganised workers  • Gold, silver decline up to 2 pc on hawkish Fed signals ahead of festive buying  Last updated: 29 Oct, 2026    India Economy Procurement of 6 Rabi crops surges, MSP payments rise to Rs 8.36 lakh crore IANS | 29 Oct, 2026 The procurement of six Rabi crops increased from 2,302 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) during 2004-05 to 2013-14 to 3,921 LMT during 2014-15 to 2025-26, as the minimum support price (MSP) payments rose from Rs 2.65 lakh crore to Rs 8.36 lakh crore, an official factsheet said on Thursday.  More Headlines » Rupee may be undervalued despite market depreciation bias: RBI Governor » 57th GST Council meeting rescheduled to October 8 » Indian economy begins FY27 on firm footing, growth momentum extends into Q2: FinMin Review » Gross GST collection rises 14.7 pc to almost Rs 2.04 lakh crore in September » UPI transactions rise by 18 pc to Rs 29.37 lakh crore in September   Read more....       Headlines India-New Zealand trade pact to open new opportunities for exporters: Industry IANS | 21 Oct, 2026 Industry chamber ASSOCHAM on Wednesday welcomed the entry into force of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), saying the pact would deepen India's economic engagement with the developed world and create fresh opportunities for exporters, manufacturers and small businesses.    Read more.... 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, extending its recent gains amid continued support from the Reserve Bank of India's forex management measures and a softer greenback.    Read more.... India's wholesale inflation stands at 11.39 pc in September: Govt IANS | 14 Oct, 2026 India's wholesale price inflation (WPI) came in at 11.39 per cent in September against 9.92 per cent in August amid higher prices of fuel, crude petroleum, food articles and several manufactured products, according to provisional data released by the government on Wednesday.    Read more.... IMF sees Gulf economies shrink in 2026 as Hormuz closure bites IANS | 13 Oct, 2026 The war in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will push the Middle East and Central Asia region into contraction this year, with several Gulf oil producers facing double-digit declines, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.    Read more....         Customs Exchange Rates Currency Import Export US Dollar ₹96.5 ₹94.8 UK Pound ₹132.25 ₹128.15 Euro ₹113.6 ₹109.8 Japanese Yen ₹61.3 ₹59.45 As on 03 Sep, 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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