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Last updated: 01 May, 2026  
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Nifty, Sensex dip nearly 0.75 pc this week amid geopolitical tensions
IANS | 01 May, 2026
The Indian equity benchmarks closed in the red this week, as persistent selling from the foreign.... 
Rupee slips past 95 against US dollar amid crude spike
IANS   |   30 Apr, 2026
Domestic currency weakened past the 95-per-dollar mark to hit a record low on Thursday....
NITI Aayog launches roadmap for next phase of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure journey
IANS   |   28 Apr, 2026
NITI Aayog has launched a strategic roadmap that charts the next phase of India’s Digital Public....
Indian stock markets trade lower amid US-Iran tensions, surging crude
IANS   |   28 Apr, 2026
Domestic equity markets traded lower in early morning session on Tuesday as investors remained....
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 India Economy News
export-target.jpg Centre aims $2 trillion export target by 2030-31
IANS | 30 Apr, 2026
India is targeting $2 trillion in total exports by 2030–31, comprising $1 trillion in merchandise ex  Read more....
» Google enables Indians to save Aadhaar verifiable credentials in Google Wallet
» India, US make progress on key issues in bilateral trade talks
» India, Qatar exploring ways to boost trade, strengthen supply chains: Piyush Goyal
» India's economy expected to grow 6.4 pc in 2026, 6.6 pc in 2027: UN report
» Make in India boost: JSW Steel, POSCO to set up 6 MTPA plant in Odisha
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 Industry News
maritime.jpg India plans 62 vessels with Rs 51,383 crore investment in FY27: Minister
IANS | 30 Apr, 2026
India is advancing a roadmap to add 62 vessels in FY2026–27 backed by a investment of Rs 51,383 cror  Read more....
» PM Modi highlights role of technical textiles in footwear industry
» India’s MEI sector posts 6.6 pc net employment gain as hiring intent rises
» India tech deals hit $3.9 bn in Q1, highest in nearly 4 years
» Centre doubles down on enhancing safety in flying training institutes
» PM Modi to inaugurate Pachpadra Refinery tomorrow; extensive arrangements made amid heatwave
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 In Depth
wto1.jpg WTO must adapt as global trade shifts from protectionism to precautionism: Pascal Lamy
IANS | 30 Apr, 2026
Former World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General Pascal Lamy has highlighted structural shifts  Read more....
» Goldman Sachs raises crude oil forecast up to $90 as Hormuz closure tightens supply
» India, US begin crucial trade talks
» FICCI urges steps to cut industry risks amid West Asia crisis​
» '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
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 Face to Face
Industrial Storage and Material Handling Solutions Rashmi Enterprises: Smart, durable storage solutions for efficient, organized spaces.
Staff Reporter | 01 May, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Rajeev Kumar from Rashmi Enterprises shared insights into th  Read more....
» We deliver durable, precision-engineered plastic solutions for modern industry.: Rakesh Maru
» Electromac industries: Delivering precision-engineered cable management solutions backed by five decades of expertise
» Kapri Corp: Delivering dependable security solutions built on trust.
» We engineer reliability into every flame that powers industry.: Guru Prasad
» We committed $100 billion to build a platform that supports India’s AI growth: Jeet Adani
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 Global Business
ai1.jpg S. Korea to offer $203.6 million support for projects to foster AI, green transformation
IANS | 28 Apr, 2026
The industry ministry here said on Tuesday it will provide a combined 300 billion won ($203.6 millio  Read more....
» India, New Zealand sign historic Free Trade Agreement
» India-Japan partnership to unlock construction data for AI-led urban development
» Seoul stocks sharply up despite renewed woes over US-Iran conflict
» US adjustment of steel tariffs to lower administrative burden on firms
» Bangladesh faces economic strain as Iran war pushes up fuel and food costs
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 Editorials
crude-sme.jpg Rising Crude Oil Prices Sinking Small Businesses
Bikky Khosla | 30 Apr, 2026
Since the US-Iran war began two months ago, crude oil prices have surged sharply, hovering between $  Read more....
» US-Iran Ceasefire Fails to Ease MSME Export Pain
» 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
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