Business
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.
Odisha’s Shirish Chandra Murmu Appointed Deputy Governor of RBI
The Central Government has appointed Shirish Chandra Murmu, currently serving as Executive Director at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as the new Deputy Governor of RBI for a tenure...
Finance Minister Sitharaman to Inaugurate Kautilya Economic Conclave in Delhi
The fourth edition of the Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2025) is set to take place from October 3–5, 2025 at the Taj Palace, New Delhi, bringing together global thought leaders,...
Odisha Honors Young Entrepreneurs, Launches Nano Unicorn Seed Fund
Odisha reaffirmed its commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and skill development as Shri Sampad Chandra Swain, Minister for Skill Development & Technical Education, felicitated successful entrepreneurs at a special event held...
Paradip Port Hosts Roadshow in Bhubaneswar Ahead of India Maritime Week 2025
In a significant push for India's maritime sector, the Paradip Port Authority (PPA), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, successfully organised a roadshow in Bhubaneswar titled "Transforming India's...
Gautam Adani Hails SEBI Clean Chit, Says Hindenburg Report Strengthened Adani Group’s Foundations
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday said that the Hindenburg Research report of early 2023 was not just an attack on his conglomerate but a challenge to India Inc.’s...
Stock Markets Decline In Early Trade On Foreign Fund Outflows, US H-1B Visa Fees Concerns
Indian equity benchmarks extended losses for the second straight session on Wednesday as persistent foreign fund outflows, global growth worries, and the US administration’s steep hike in H-1B visa fees...
Ex-Meta Employee Says $100K H-1B Visa Fee Wiped Out 80% of Tech Job Competition in US
A former Meta employee has ignited a heated debate over the future of tech hiring in the United States following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a one-time $100,000 fee for...
Punjab & Sind Bank to Expand in Odisha with 20 New Branches and Zonal Office in Bhubaneswar
Punjab & Sind Bank Executive Director Ravi Mehra met with Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja today to discuss the bank’s ambitious expansion plans aimed at bolstering its presence in the...
Bahuda Satellite Port MoU Signed: Rs 21,500 Cr Boost to Odisha’s Maritime Infrastructure
The Paradip Port Authority (PPA), Odisha Maritime Board (OMB), and Sagarmala Finance Corporation Ltd. (SFCL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the Bahuda Satellite Port in Odisha’s...
H-1B visa fee higher than annual salary of most H-1B visa holders
US President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of a $100,000 H-1B visa application fee has sent shockwaves through the tech and business communities, potentially crippling the H-1B programme. The move disproportionately...
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