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Last updated: 16 Apr, 2026  
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Sensex, Nifty open higher as geopolitical tensions ease
IANS | 16 Apr, 2026
The Indian stock markets opened on a higher note on Thursday, with the equity benchmarks mirroring.. 
Govt okays guarantees worth Rs 92,000 crore in February-March to boost MSMEs
IANS   |   15 Apr, 2026
The government has approved more than 5.27 lakh guarantees worth Rs 92,000 crore for MSMES....
Gold holds steady amid easing US-Iran tensions; silver gains on MCX
IANS   |   15 Apr, 2026
Gold prices remained largely steady on Wednesday as improving prospects of easing geopolitical....
Indian stock markets remain closed on Ambedkar Jayanti
IANS   |   14 Apr, 2026
Indian stock market exchanges remained closed on Tuesday on account of Dr B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti.....
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 India Economy News
cea.jpg Oil surge threatens India inflation outlook​: Chief Economic Advisor
IANS | 16 Apr, 2026
In the wake of the Iran-US war, rising crude oil prices and broader commodity pressures could compli  Read more....
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» India's growth at 7.6 pc anchors slowdown of South Asia: World Bank​
» PMMY disburses over Rs 40 lakh crore via 57.79 crore loans
» Global energy flows disrupted by West Asia crisis: SEBI Chairman
» Over 51 lakh LPG cylinders delivered in a day, no dry-out at gas agencies: Centre
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 Industry News
engineering-goods.jpg India's engineering goods exports hit record of $122 billion in FY26
IANS | 16 Apr, 2026
India's engineering goods exports reached an all-time high of $122.43 billion in FY 2025–26, surpass  Read more....
» AI will play a pivotal role in accelerating drug discovery: Experts
» PM Modi to inaugurate India’s first refinery-petrochemical hub on April 21​
» DG Shipping asks ports to provide concessions to exporters, advises seafarers to remain safe
» Crude oil prices surge over 3 pc over Iran tensions, Trump deadline
» Crude oil prices climb over 3 pc to near 52-week high amid geopolitical tensions
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 In Depth
ficci.jpg FICCI urges steps to cut industry risks amid West Asia crisis​
IANS | 10 Apr, 2026
Apex business chamber FICCI on Thursday indicated that early signs of stress due to the West Asia co  Read more....
» 'India-EU partnership to play key role in New World Order'
» PMMY reflects economic ethos where opportunities are accessible, every dream given support to grow: PM Modi
» India’s major ports handled record 915.17 million tonnes of cargo in FY26
» TradeIndia Becomes the First B2B E-commerce Marketplace to Launch AI-Powered Search
» Choked at Hormuz: The Threat to MSMEs
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 Face to Face
Stainless Steel Industrial Products “Driven by precision and trust, we deliver stainless steel that lasts.”: Sanjay Doshi
Staff Reporter | 13 Apr, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Sanjay Doshi of Jineshwar Tubes India highlighted the compan  Read more....
» “We are delivering durable, reliable, and high-performance FRP solutions.”: Sunil Gandhale
» “We are ensuring purity, consistency, and value in every product.”: Fenil Shah
» “Ensuring precise, fast, and reliable gold testing solutions.”: Tushar
» “Precision and reliability drive every weighing solution we deliver.”: Anand R. Agrawal
» “We don’t just supply equipment—we ensure systems perform flawlessly.”: Anand V Chiplunkar
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 Global Business
tariffs-2.jpg US adjustment of steel tariffs to lower administrative burden on firms
IANS | 09 Apr, 2026
The United States' recent adjustment of its metal tariffs will likely reduce the overall administrat  Read more....
» Bangladesh faces economic strain as Iran war pushes up fuel and food costs
» S. Korea secures 50 million barrels of alternative oil supplies for April
» Escalation in Mideast may cause losses exceeding 2025 regional cumulative GDP: UN report
» Seoul stocks up amid talks to end war in Middle East
» Foreign currency deposits in S. Korea fall for 2nd month in Feb
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 Editorials
msme-pain.jpg US-Iran Ceasefire Fails to Ease MSME Export Pain
Bikky Khosla | 09 Apr, 2026
As we all hold our breaths in anticipation of the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, MSMEs, especially   Read more....
» India’s MSMEs Face Another Global Shock
» 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
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