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Just in:   • “Practical Packaging Solutions Begin with Quality, Convenience, and Customer Needs”: Mr. Vipul  • HDFC Bank Q2 profit rises 5 pc, misses estimates on higher provisions  • “Every Flag and Scarf Represents Identity, Creativity, and a Sense of Belonging”: Sachin  • FIIs turn net buyer in Indian market as sentiment improves  • India, Thailand hold talks on cementing strategic partnership  Last updated: 17 Oct, 2026    India Industry Brent crude jumps to $110 amid fading prospects of supply relief IANS | 17 Oct, 2026 Brent crude touched $110 a barrel for the first time since May as hopes for near‑term supply relief faded and traders increased bets on further price gains.  Industry Categories Agriculture Apparel Automobiles Business Services Chemicals Electronics & Electricals Handicrafts Industrial Supplies Machinery Metals & Minerals Pharma Construction & Real Estate       Headlines Piyush Goyal reviews reforms to simplify clearances for industry, improve ease of doing biz IANS | 16 Oct, 2026 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, in a review meeting on reforms in India's trade and commerce administration, has discussed time-bound decision-making, streamlining compliance requirements, simplifying clearances for industry and exploring innovative approaches to improve ease of doing business.    Read more.... India’s manufacturing sector undergoes structural change under BHAVYA scheme IANS | 14 Oct, 2026 India's manufacturing sector is undergoing a structural change under the Rs 33,660 crore Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) initiative to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country. The manufacturing sector now contributes about 16–17 per cent of GDP and employs over 27 million workers.     Read more.... India, EU agree to continue talks on CBAM issue IANS | 13 Oct, 2026 India and the European Union agreed to strengthen cooperation and facilitate continued dialogue on carbon markets, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)-related methodologies and opportunities for enhanced technical ties at a high-level meeting held here on Monday.    Read more.... India's auto retail sales jump 31.8 pc in September to record high: FADA IANS | 06 Oct, 2026 Domestic automobile retail sales rose 31.82 per cent year-on-year to a record 25,36,920 units in September helped by festive demand and a low base, according to data released by the industry body Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) 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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