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Last updated: 29 Aug, 2026  
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Govt kicks off preparations for Union Budget 2027-28, pre-Budget meetings from Oct 12
IANS | 29 Aug, 2026
The government has kick-started preparations for the Union Budget 2027-28, with the Finance Ministry 
‘Why India, why now’: FM Sitharaman pitches India as global investment and manufacturing hub
IANS   |   29 Aug, 2026
India offers a compelling combination of scale, talent, infrastructure, technology and sustained----
ChatGPT to run ads in India for users of Free, Go tiers
IANS   |   27 Aug, 2026
US-based artificial intelligence company OpenAI has announced it is expanding 'ChatGPT Ads' to India
Indian SMEs in Qatar can channel for $10 bn investment pledge into growth-oriented projects: Envoy
IANS   |   25 Aug, 2026
Indian small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) in Qatar takes role of “living bridges” for deeper
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 India Economy News
pmmodi.jpg PM Modi visit to take India-Kyrgyzstan ties to new level, boost investment: Kyrgyz Investment Minister
IANS | 29 Aug, 2026
Kyrgyzstan expects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to give a major boost to bilateral economic   Read more....
» FM Sitharaman highlights India’s investor-friendly policies, tax certainty, ongoing reforms
» FM Sitharaman to visit Canada, US to boost bilateral economic and financial partnerships
» India’s proposal for local currencies link between BRICS members seen as key item for summit
» BRICS discuss linking CBDCs and fast payment systems: RBI Governor Malhotra
» Government e-Marketplace rewrites rules of public procurement: Piyush Goyal
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 Industry News
apparel.jpg Apparel industry urges Piyush Goyal to regulate cotton yarn exports amid price surge
IANS | 29 Aug, 2026
Apparel industry body Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) on Saturday urged Union Commerce and I  Read more....
» Govt rejects concerns over CBG price hike, says impact on CNG, PNG consumers will be negligible
» Piyush Goyal pitches for opportunities to deepen India-Japan cooperation in chips, steel manufacturing
» Haryana govt signs over Rs 66,000 crore industrial proposals
» India FTA talks to see 2 more rounds, deal expected to take shape by Feb 2027: Israeli envoy
» Domestic equity investments cross Rs 5 lakh crore mark for third consecutive year
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 In Depth
danveer.jpg Govt calls for public participation to boost digital infrastructure in villages
IANS | 27 Aug, 2026
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has invited public participation to become ‘DAANVEERs’ for contributi  Read more....
» How dual-chipset technology is redefining mobile gaming and content viewing in India
» GeM enters 11th year, connects over 1.37 lakh government buyer organisations with 25 lakh sellers
» Piyush Goyal calls for doubling India-Uzbekistan bilateral trade in 3 years
» India recycling over 70 per cent of textile waste
» New FTAs fresh boost to manufacturing and innovation, open global opportunities for youth: Piyush Goyal
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 Face to Face
jitendra-singh.jpg Good corporate governance central to India’s development: Dr Jitendra Singh
IANS | 29 Aug, 2026
Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Friday  Read more....
» Sri Guru Industries: Delivering efficient, affordable, and reliable beverage bottling solutions.
» “Innovation, quality, and customization are the foundations of every machine we manufacture.”: Karthik Karnan
» “Quality steel, dependable service, and lasting trust define our journey.”: Shashwat
» “Smart rainwater management today can build a more sustainable tomorrow.”: Biju Francis
» Kaya Technology: Advancing Industrial Material Handling Through Efficient Conveyor and Lifting Solutions
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 Global Business
trade-2.jpg India, Argentina deepen trade ties, explore lithium, pharma access
IANS | 29 Aug, 2026
The Fourth Meeting of the India–Argentina Joint Trade Committee held in Buenos Aires reviewed progre  Read more....
» Top Indian ministers discuss progress towards Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in Singapore
» BRICS meet agrees to promote fair competition in renewable energy markets
» Seoul shares again dip over 1 pc after 2-day deep rout amid AI spending concerns
» White House says inflation falls to six-year low
» S. Korea’s exports up 54 pc on strong chip shipments
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 Editorials
ceta-2.jpg CETA Is Live; But Will Our SME Exporters Really Benefit?
Bikky Khosla | 17 Jul, 2026
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force on July 15, a year af  Read more....
» The 45-Day Trap: Why a Well-Intentioned Policy is Backfiring on Our MSMEs
» A Cheap Rupee Is Not a Free Pass
» Rising Crude Oil Prices Sinking Small Businesses
» US-Iran Ceasefire Fails to Ease MSME Export Pain
» India’s MSMEs Face Another Global Shock
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