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Last updated: 27 Apr, 2026  
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Sensex, Nifty trade higher in early session on global optimism
IANS | 27 Apr, 2026
Indian stock markets traded higher in early deals on Monday, with benchmark indices surging .. 
India forex reserves rise to $703.3 billion amid West Asia tensions
Staff Reporter   |  
India’s foreign exchange reserves registered a $2.3 billion increase in the week ending April 17....
Sensex falls 983 points, Nifty slips below 24,000 as oil spike hits sentiment
IANS   |   24 Apr, 2026
Indian equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Friday as a surge in crude oil prices rattled...
Gross FDI flows to India accelerate to $90.8 billion, services sector dominates: Morgan Stanley
IANS   |   23 Apr, 2026
Gross FDI (equity) flows to India accelerated to $90.8 billion (2.3 per cent of GDP) in January...
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 India Economy News
india-us-trade.jpg India, US make progress on key issues in bilateral trade talks
IANS | 24 Apr, 2026
India and the United States have made progress on key matters such as market access, non-tariff meas  Read more....
» 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
» Oil surge threatens India inflation outlook​: Chief Economic Advisor
» Gold, silver decline nearly 1 pc as profit booking offsets demand
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 Industry News
tech.jpg India tech deals hit $3.9 bn in Q1, highest in nearly 4 years
IANS | 27 Apr, 2026
The technology sector of India has recorded deals worth $3.9 billion in the first quarter of 2026, w  Read more....
» Centre doubles down on enhancing safety in flying training institutes
» PM Modi to inaugurate Pachpadra Refinery tomorrow; extensive arrangements made amid heatwave
» India's engineering goods exports hit record of $122 billion in FY26
» AI will play a pivotal role in accelerating drug discovery: Experts
» PM Modi to inaugurate India’s first refinery-petrochemical hub on April 21​
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 In Depth
crude.jpg Goldman Sachs raises crude oil forecast up to $90 as Hormuz closure tightens supply
IANS | 27 Apr, 2026
Analysts at Goldman Sachs have raised their forecast for Brent crude -- the international oil benchm  Read more....
» 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
» India’s major ports handled record 915.17 million tonnes of cargo in FY26
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 Face to Face
Metal Fabrication and Engineering Superfit Engineering Private Limited: Reliable, innovative metal mesh solutions crafted with precision
Staff Reporter | 26 Apr, 2026
In a recent interaction with SME Times, Dinesh Sanghvi from Superfit Engineering Private Limited sha  Read more....
» Nu Pharma Engineers & Consultant: Precision solutions with quality, innovation, and reliability.
» We offer reliable solutions, built on trust and precision.: Sanjay Solanki
» Precision aluminium and glass solutions built on quality and reliability.: Saurabh
» JD Multi turns ideas into precision-crafted customized products.: Dilip Hirpara
» We provide pure water solutions with integrity and innovation.: Vikram Thakar
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 Global Business
india-nz.jpg India, New Zealand sign historic Free Trade Agreement
IANS | 27 Apr, 2026
India and New Zealand signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) here on Monday that removes tarif  Read more....
» 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
» S. Korea secures 50 million barrels of alternative oil supplies for April
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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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