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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.
LIC Raises Stake in Tata Consumer Products and Dabur India by Nearly 2%
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its shareholding in major FMCG companies Tata Consumer Products and Dabur India, according to recent exchange filings. LIC’s Stake in Tata Consumer...
IMF Projects India’s Economy to Grow 6.6% in 2025 Despite US Tariffs; Warns of Global Uncertainty
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that the Indian economy will grow 6.6% in 2025, maintaining its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. The latest World...
Gold Prices Hold Firm in India as Global Markets Await Fed Decision
Gold prices in India remained stable on Saturday, October 25, with rates showing minimal variation across major cities. The steady trend offers a measure of confidence to buyers amid global...
Piyush Goyal Meets Luxembourg Deputy PM, German CEOs to Boost Trade Ties
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, continued his Europe visit with high-level engagements in Germany and Luxembourg on October 23–24, 2025. After productive discussions at the German...
Gold Prices Slip on MCX Ahead of US Inflation Data; Silver Down 1%
Gold price today: Gold prices slipped in early trading on Friday, October 24. The drop ended a nine-week winning streak as investors turned cautious ahead of key US inflation data....
Vedanta to Invest ₹1 Lakh Cr in Odisha: Aluminum Parks, Ferro-Alloy Plant, 1 Lakh Jobs Announced
In a significant boost to Odisha's industrial landscape, Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal met with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the Lok Seva Bhawan today to discuss a series...
‘No Pitch Deck Needed’: Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas Redefines Fundraising With His Own Product
In an era where artificial intelligence is transforming industries, Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas is reimagining even the way startups raise money. Instead of relying on the traditional pitch deck,...
Will Gold and Silver Prices Fall Further After the Recent Dip?
Gold and silver prices extended their downward trend on Thursday after one of the steepest drops seen in years earlier this week. The correction follows months of rallying prices that...
Gold and Silver Prices Today, October 23: 24K Gold at Rs 1,25,890 and Silver at Rs 1.60 Lakh
Gold and silver prices in India declined on Thursday, October 23, 2025, as investors booked profits amid easing global tensions. Here’s a detailed look at the latest city-wise gold and...
Gold Price Crashes to $4,000: Biggest Drop in 12 Years – What’s Next?
Gold prices fell sharply today, experiencing the largest single-day drop in over 12 years. The yellow metal lost more than 6%, trading near $4,000 per ounce. This comes after a...
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