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Last updated: 27 Aug, 2025  
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US tariffs: Textiles, gems and jewellery to face pressures; pharma and electronics insulated
IANS | 27 Aug, 2025
As the higher US tariffs against Indian goods set to come into effect from Wednesday (US time)... 
Indian exporters worried as US tariff hike kicks in from Friday
IANS   |   26 Aug, 2025
The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Thursday expressed grave concern over...
Sensex, Nifty open with gains as potential rate cut in US boosts sentiment
IANS   |   25 Aug, 2025
The Indian benchmark indices opened the week with gains on Monday, as IT stocks led...
India's 50 million MSMEs can access digital procurement ahead of festive season: Amazon
IANS   |   21 Aug, 2025
Over 50 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India, who have GST and...
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 India Economy News
msme.jpg MSMEs contribute 30 per cent to nation's GDP, provide 28 crore jobs
IANS | 26 Aug, 2025
MSMEs are the true engines of growth, contributing over 30 per cent to GDP, 45 per cent to exports,   Read more....
» Hydrogen at $1 per kg can make India an energy exporter: Nitin Gadkari
» Nomura retains India’s FY26 growth at 6.2 pc amid GST rate rationalisation
» EPFO records all-time high addition of 21.89 lakh net members during June
» FM Sitharaman to address GoM over simplified 2-slab GST structure
» PM Modi promises GST overhaul ahead of Diwali; says the review is need of the hour
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 Industry News
pli.jpg PLI scheme has significantly brought down cost of rare disease treatment: Govt
IANS | 21 Aug, 2025
Rare diseases were included as a focus area under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for p  Read more....
» Textile mill association lauds Centre for exempting import duties on cotton
» India’s 8 core industries record 2 per cent growth in July
» Govt committed to promoting innovation in critical minerals field: MoS
» India’s textile exports chart positive growth trajectory despite global uncertainties
» HAL shares rally after Cabinet clears Rs 62,000 crore Tejas fighter jet deal
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 In Depth
solar.jpg India’s solar surge marks a bold leap towards a Net Zero future
IANS | 19 Aug, 2025
India has become the world’s 3rd-largest solar energy producer, doubled its solar manufacturing..  Read more....
» India-UK FTA: A Boon for Tech and Textiles, A Worry for Farmers?
» Trump's unilateral tariffs on India - a hammer for a screw!
» Biggest, most economically significant trade deal UK has made since leaving EU: Starmer on FTA with India
» Policymakers need to be vigilant of evolving global crude price dynamics impact: RBI
» India’s agri exports can increase to Rs 20 lakh crore with processing & branding: Piyush Goyal
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 Face to Face
jan.jpg New Jan Vishwas Bill will boost ease of living and business: Piyush Goyal
Staff Reporter | 19 Aug, 2025
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of  Read more....
» India well on way to become developed economy by 2047: President Murmu
» India's foreign policy post-2014 lacks direction: Mani Shankar Aiyar
» India-US trade deal with lower tariff than competitors will be 'big advantage': NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Bery
» Political stability, robust policy push creating conducive investment climate: Sunil Mittal
» Collaboration between NBFCs and banks needs to be institutionalised: FM Sitharaman
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 Global Business
us-russia.jpg US officials hold talks on energy deals with Russia
IANS | 27 Aug, 2025
US and Russian government officials are reported to have held talks on “several energy deals” amid t  Read more....
» India, Eurasian Economic Union pave way for talks on free trade pact
» South Korea's food exports to US drop in July due to reciprocal tariffs
» India, Sri Lanka exporters sign pact to boost bilateral trade
» India-Maldives bilateral trade jumps 3-fold in last 7 years
» South Korea to be treated as favoured nation for US chip tariffs: Minister
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 Editorials
gst3.jpg GST Reform: A Lifeline for MSMEs
Bikky Khosla | 21 Aug, 2025
Days after the US announced the irrational 50 percent tariffs on imports from India, the government’  Read more....
» Trump’s tariff tantrums have a silver lining!
» 45-Day Payment Rule: Empowering or Eroding MSMEs?
» The trade war we didn’t start, but may still pay for it
» Beyond Celebration: Time to Empower our MSMEs
» The Ripple Effect: Global Geopolitics and Indian MSMEs
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