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Stay updated with the latest business news from Odisha, India, and beyond. Covering market trends, corporate developments, trade policies, finance, and entrepreneurship, this section provides real-time updates and in-depth analysis.
Zydus and RK Pharma Sign Exclusive Licensing Deal for Novel Oncology Product in USA
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. (including its subsidiaries and affiliates), a global innovation-driven healthcare company, today announced that it has entered into an exclusive licensing and commercialisation agreement with RK Pharma Inc....
Deepika Padukone’s Skincare Brand 82°E Posts Rs 12.26 Crore Loss; Revenue Drops 30%, Marketing Spend Down 78%
Actor Deepika Padukone’s skincare brand 82°E has reported a loss of ₹12.26 crore for FY 2024–25, even as the company managed to narrow losses compared to the previous financial year....
Odisha MSMEs Wow Crowds with Sustainable Products at IITF 2025
The 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, held at the Bharat Mandapam complex in New Delhi from November 14 to 27, is showcasing the vibrant spirit of 'Ek Bharat,...
Odisha Govt Greenlights Rs 4,353 Cr Investments in 20 Projects, Creating 7,815 Jobs
Under the visionary leadership of Mohan Charan Majhi, the Chief Minister of Odisha, the State Government is making significant, proactive strides to transform Odisha into the industrial hub of the...
Odisha’s High Power Committee Urges NABARD for Increased RIDF Sanctions
In a significant step towards bolstering rural development, the second meeting of the High Power Committee (HPC) on the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) for the financial year 2025-26 was...
Promote Swadeshi, Expand “Made in India” Products: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal addressed the National Conference of Trade Leaders on November 25, 2025, in New Delhi. He emphasised the government’s commitment to strengthening the...
OPTCL and Union Bank of India Sign MoU for Exclusive Employee Salary Package
The Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) has marked a significant milestone by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Union Bank of India (UBI) to implement an exclusive Salary...
India–Canada Set $50 Billion Trade Target by 2030 as Modi Strengthens Global Partnerships at G20 Summit
India and Canada have agreed to significantly deepen cooperation across trade, investment, and technology as Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, on the sidelines of the...
Odisha Discoms Power Industrial Surge with 4K Connections, 1,700 MVA Capacity
Odisha’s electricity distribution companies (Discoms), led by Tata Power, have announced a major milestone in powering the state’s industrial growth. Over 4,000 new industrial connections have been established, supported by...
Sebi Eyes REITs in Market Indices, Investor Protection Key
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announced in New Delhi that the regulator will consider including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in market indices. He...
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