SME Times is powered by
Search News
Home
India Industry
Editorials
World
In Depth
Nation
Global Business
India Economy
SME Glossary
Press Releases
Just in:
•
Tax commentary must reach policy processes, public at large: FM Sitharaman
•
Explainer: All you need to know about new UPI framework
•
India's goods & services exports jump 25.4 per cent to cross $82 bn in August
•
New Zealand FTA will open door to 1.4 billion Indian consumers: PM Christopher Luxon
•
New Zealand Parliament approves India FTA, tariffs to fall on most exports
Last updated:
16 Sep, 2026
Tax commentary must reach policy processes, public at large: FM Sitharaman
IANS | 16 Sep, 2026
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday urged the Indian Tax Research and Advisory---
New Zealand FTA will open door to 1.4 billion Indian consumers: PM Christopher Luxon
IANS | 16 Sep, 2026
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Wednesday hailed the country's free trade agreement-
Gold, silver surge up to 1 pc ahead of US Fed policy decision
IANS | 16 Sep, 2026
Gold and silver prices traded up to 1 per cent higher on Wednesday amid softer crude oil prices----
Gold, silver trade flat as dollar, US yields rise ahead of Fed decision
IANS | 15 Sep, 2026
Gold and silver prices traded largely range-bound on Tuesday as a stronger US dollar and elevated---
Subscribe to SMETimes Top Stories:
India Economy News
New Zealand Parliament approves India FTA, tariffs to fall on most exports
IANS | 16 Sep, 2026
New Zealand's Parliament on Wednesday passed legislation needed for the free trade agreement (FTA) w
Read more....
»
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
»
India, IMF discuss growth outlook, global trade shifts and macroeconomic cooperation
Read more....
Industry News
India's goods & services exports jump 25.4 per cent to cross $82 bn in August
IANS | 16 Sep, 2026
India's total exports of merchandise and services rose by 25.41 per cent to $82.68 billion in August
Read more....
»
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
»
BRICS must translate cooperation into tangible gains for Indian businesses: PHDCCI
»
Brent crude holds above $100 as US-Iran conflict threatens deeper oil supply disruption
»
India backs global call to action on 6G leadership, security
Read more....
In Depth
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
Read more....
Face to Face
“Durability, hygiene, and performance define our approach to reliable water dispensing solutions.”: Conway Ravi
Staff Reporter | 09 Sep, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Conway Ravi from Conway Water Purifier Private Limited share
Read more....
»
“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
»
“Efficiency and precision drive every food processing solution we deliver.”: Sundar Prabu
»
“Engineering accuracy and dependable tooling solutions are at the core of everything we create.”: Saravana Kumar
»
“Precision, consistency, and usability are at the heart of every machine we develop.”: Usharani
Read more....
Global Business
Sam Altman backs call for slower AI development, rules out OpenAI IPO in 2026
Staff Reporter | 13 Sep, 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has backed calls for a more cautious pace of artificial intelligence developme
Read more....
»
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
»
India, Denmark deepen cooperation on MSME development, innovation and IP
Read more....
Editorials
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
Read more....
Customs Exchange Rates
Currency
Import
Export
US Dollar
₹96.5
₹94.8
UK Pound
₹132.25
₹128.15
Euro
₹113.6
₹109.8
Japanese Yen
₹61.3
₹59.45
As on 03 Sep, 2026
Daily Poll
What’s your biggest challenge with the 45-day payment rule?
Corporates canceling our orders
Clients demanding longer credit anyway
Strained business relationships
Filing complaints kills future work
No issues, cash flow has improved
Commented Stories
About Us
|
Advertise with Us
Useful Links
|
Terms and Conditions
|
Disclaimer
|
Contact Us
Follow Us :
