http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/news/indian-economy-news/ SME News in In Depth at http://smetimes.tradeindia.com en Copyright 2006 tradeindia.com. All Rights Reserved. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 helpdesk@tradeindia.com helpdesk@tradeindia.com perl XML::RSS version 1.59 https://tiimg.tistatic.com/tradeindia.com/2008/images/logo_white_bg.gif http://www.tradeindia.com/ 110 39 Tradeindia.com, India's larget B2B eMarketPlace http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/in-depth/2026/Apr/10/icci-urges-steps-to-cut-industry-risks.html Apex business chamber FICCI on Thursday indicated that early signs of stress due to the West Asia conflict are visible across sectors, warranting proactive measures to mitigate immediate risks and build long-term resilience.​ IANS story_id-283246 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/in-depth/2026/Apr/09/india-eu-partnership.html US President Donald Trump, during his second term in office, is radically altering the close and longstanding ties between India and the United States that had been forged over recent years, as his administration pursues a more isolationist America First policy, and given this, the "new rapprochement between India and the EU is crucially deemed to strengthen stability within the international system", according to an article. IANS story_id-283227 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/in-depth/2026/Apr/08/pmmy-reflects-economic-ethos.html Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) reflects an economic ethos where opportunities are accessible, initiatives are encouraged, and every dream is given the support to grow. IANS story_id-283173 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/in-depth/2026/Apr/05/indias-major-ports.html In a significant achievement for India’s maritime sector, the country’s major ports have collectively handled 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo during FY 2025-26, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to mark National Maritime Day. <br> IANS story_id-282911 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/in-depth/2026/Apr/05/tradeindia-ai-search.html TradeIndia, India’s leading B2B e-commerce platform, has announced the launch of its AI-powered search feature, making it the first B2B marketplace in the country to introduce this advanced capability. Staff Reporter story_id-283170 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/in-depth/2026/Mar/13/choked-at-hormuz.html The war, if it escalates further, will severely impact the global economy with rising crude oil prices and several countries like India already witnessing a shortage of gas and the looming threat of an energy crisis. At the heart of this storm lies the Strait of Hormuz. <br> IANS story_id-282230 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/in-depth/2026/Mar/12/govt-takes-stock-of-shipping-sector.html The government held a high-level interaction with the National Shipping Board (NSB) on Wednesday to address emerging challenges in India’s shipping sector and review measures to strengthen maritime capacity amid evolving global geopolitical and trade dynamics. <br> IANS story_id-282153 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/in-depth/2026/Mar/02/india-canada-uranium-deal.html Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, on Monday, set a year-end target to complete the negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two countries and agreed to deepen bilateral collaboration in the energy and critical mineral sectors. IANS story_id-281915 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/in-depth/2026/Feb/21/10-pc-us-tariffs.html fter the US Supreme Court struck down reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration, the White House has released a Fact Sheet, explaining that Trump has now invoked his authority under “Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974”, which empowers the President to address certain “fundamental international payment problems” through surcharges and other special import restrictions. IANS story_id-281591 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/in-depth/2026/Feb/12/tax-transfer-to-states.html Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the total resources to be transferred to the states, including the devolution of state share in taxes and releases that are made under the centrally sponsored schemes in the Budget for 2026-27 is estimated to be Rs 25.44 lakh crore, which is a Rs 2.7 lakh crore increase compared to 2025-26. IANS story_id-281343 Thu, 12 Feb 2026