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Last updated: 19 Sep, 2026  
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FIIs offload Rs 7,620 crore this week, domestic investors infuse Rs 11,232 crore
IANS | 19 Sep, 2026
The foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net sellers for the fifth straight week---- 
68 Japanese firms finalising manufacturing, research plans in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw
IANS   |   18 Sep, 2026
Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said 68 Japanese --
India highlights 3 pillars of Security, Connectivity, Opportunity for global trade at SCO meet
IANS   |   18 Jan, 2026
India highlighted the three pillars of 'Security, Connectivity, and Opportunity' for international--
Moody's raises India GDP growth to 7 pc for FY27
IANS   |   18 Sep, 2026
Global ratings agency Moody's on Friday raised India's​ GDP growth forecast to 7 per cent for FY27--
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 India Economy News
farmer.jpg Over Rs 2.9 crore to be disbursed to 2,550 farmers as soil carbon payments: Govt
IANS | 17 Sep, 2026
India’s agricultural carbon market has moved from policy to the farm level, with over Rs 2.9 crore t  Read more....
» New Zealand Parliament approves India FTA, tariffs to fall on most exports
» NPCI to levy MDR on UPI payments above Rs 2000 from Oct 15, small merchants continue to benefit
» UPI payments up to Rs 2,000 to remain free of bank charges: Govt
» Piyush Goyal meets EAEU trade chief to fast-track trade pact
» India aims to take UPI, digital public infrastructure to Global South, boost fintech exports: Commerce Secretary
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 Industry News
rd.jpg Ministry of Rural Development to begin DDU‑GKY 2.0 training batches in Oct
IANS | 19 Sep, 2026
The Ministry of Rural Development will roll out Deen Dayal Upadhyaya‑Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU‑G  Read more....
» Govt to strengthen Schedule drugs regulation, recommends CCTV surveillance at medical stores
» Coal Ministry urges UP to build long-term fuel security for its thermal power plants
» India's goods & services exports jump 25.4 per cent to cross $82 bn in August
» India approves 12 chip projects with investment commitments over Rs 1.64 lakh crore
» BRICS, SEMICON India 2026 can propel India’s semiconductor ambitions: IESA
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 In Depth
upi.jpg Explainer: All you need to know about new UPI framework
IANS | 16 Sep, 2026
The new UPI framework introduced has no impact on any person-to-person transactions as UPI will cont  Read more....
» BRICS FMs push for local currency payments within bloc, flag tariff risk to global trade
» UIDAI prepares Aadhaar infrastructure for 300 million daily authentications: Chairman Neelkanth Mishra
» PM Modi hails 7.8 pc GDP growth; calls for ‘Swadeshi’ push to build Viksit Bharat
» Govt calls for public participation to boost digital infrastructure in villages
» How dual-chipset technology is redefining mobile gaming and content viewing in India
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 Face to Face
Industrial Computing and Technical Solutions “Reliable industrial computing begins with quality hardware and rigorous testing.”: Rajiv Kumar
Staff Reporter | 17 Sep, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Rajiv Kumar from Global Infotech Solutions shared insights i  Read more....
» Taxation of digital economy has to be coolly studied: Sitharaman
» “Durability and application focused design are at the heart of reliable industrial packaging solutions.”: Ashay Agarwal
» “Durability, hygiene, and performance define our approach to reliable water dispensing solutions.”: Conway Ravi
» “Reliable industrial supplies are the foundation of safer workplaces and smoother project operations.”: Huzefa Miyajiwala
» South Africa envoy says trade with India to get booster shot at BRICS meet
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 Global Business
seoul.jpg Seoul stocks open higher despite first Fed rate hike in over 3 years
IANS | 17 Sep, 2026
Seoul stocks opened higher on Thursday, led by gains in tech stocks, despite the US Federal Reserve'  Read more....
» Sam Altman backs call for slower AI development, rules out OpenAI IPO in 2026
» South African President Ramaphosa arrives in New Delhi for BRICS Summit
» Bangladesh’s trade deficit jumps by 38 pc as exports decline
» S. Korea's nominal GDP grows at fastest pace in 47 years in April-June
» Sergio Gor pitches for expanding opportunities for US businesses in India
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 Editorials
brics-summit.jpg What the BRICS Summit Means for Small Businesses on the Ground
Bikky Khosla | 17 Sep, 2026
Looking beyond the photo-ops and declarations, I see three developments that stand out for Indian MS  Read more....
» CETA Is Live; But Will Our SME Exporters Really Benefit?
» 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
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