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Last updated: 09 Apr, 2026  
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Crude oil prices jump up to 4 pc on Hormuz tensions, ceasefire doubts
IANS | 09 Apr, 2026
Global crude oil prices surged sharply on Thursday amid fears that supply from West Asia... 
RBI holds repo rate at 5.25 pc, maintains neutral instance amid global uncertainty
IANS   |   08 Apr, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent....
Sensex, Nifty slide 1 pc as Hormuz deadline by US rattles markets
IANS   |   07 Apr, 2026
The Indian stock markets on Tuesday witnessed sharp losses in early trade, with equity benchmarks...
Sensex, Nifty extend rally for 3rd day on hopes of US-Iran de-escalation
IANS   |   06 Apr, 2026
Indian equity markets ended higher for the third consecutive session on optimism surrounding a....
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 India Economy News
world-bank.jpg India's growth at 7.6 pc anchors slowdown of South Asia: World Bank​
IANS | 09 Apr, 2026
India’s economy is projected to grow 7.6 per cent in FY2025/26 before moderating to 6.6 per cent the  Read more....
» 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
» Govt lauds CSIR’s governance model, calls it benchmark for transparency
» GST collections rise 8.8 pc to Rs 2 lakh crore in March, clock 8.3 pc growth in FY26
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 Industry News
shippping.jpg DG Shipping asks ports to provide concessions to exporters, advises seafarers to remain safe
IANS | 09 Apr, 2026
Amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) has directed ports   Read more....
» 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
» India’s pharmaceutical exports exceed $28 billion up to February
» Gold slips below Rs 1.51 lakh, silver tumbles over 5 pc after Trump's Iran warning
» Auto sales boom in March, carmakers hit record highs
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 In Depth
india-eu.jpg 'India-EU partnership to play key role in New World Order'
IANS | 09 Apr, 2026
US President Donald Trump, during his second term in office, is radically altering the close and lon  Read more....
» 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
» Govt takes stock of shipping sector amid global maritime uncertainty
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 Face to Face
Architectural Railing Systems The skilled workforce plays a crucial role in ensuring precision engineering and flawless finishing: Haresh
Staff Reporter | 07 Apr, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Haresh of Maruti Railing World shared valuable insights into  Read more....
» Engineering Efficiency That Powers Industrial Progress: ECOMAN
» Our transition from standalone machines to integrated systems was a strategic response to the changing needs of manufacturers: Forester Xiang
» Delivering reliable healthcare solutions through quality, trust, and consistent supply is the foundation of our growth: Anuj Gupta
» Redefining Boundaries with Strength, Precision, and Purpose: Mesco Weldmesh Industries
» "Consistency in chemicals is not achieved by chance, it is engineered through discipline, precision, and partnerships": Pankaj Athanikar
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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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