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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.
RBI MPC cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 6% amid market uncertainty, tariff turmoil
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Wednesday reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 6.0% from 6.25%. The decision, announced by...
Sensex, Nifty in the red as Trump’s 26% tariffs on India come into effect
The benchmark BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty went into the red as US President Donald Trump's 26% tariffs on India came into effect. This follows a market rally on Tuesday,...
Odisha CM Secures Rs 1 Lakh Crore Investments in New Delhi
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who is in New Delhi, has held several rounds of one-on-one discussions with top industry captains since yesterday and joined an Investors’ meeting today at...
China readies to ‘fight to the end’ against Trump’s tariff, Europe plans counterattack
China has refused to back down as a global trade war ignited by President Donald Trump's tariffs continues to impact markets, deepen diplomatic rifts, and threatens global economic stability. China...
One State, One Bank: Major Changes in Rural Banking Landscape!
The Ministry of Finance has announced the fourth phase of amalgamation for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), marking a significant milestone in India's banking reforms. The initiative, driven by the "One...
Sensex, Nifty rise over 1% on positive global cues
Indian benchmark indices opened on a strong note Tuesday, buoyed by gains in heavyweights like Titan, Tata Steel, and Adani Ports, even as global uncertainties—including US tariffs—clouded investor sentiment. As...
Maruti Suzuki Cars Become Pricier: Models Witness Hikes Up to Rs 62,000
Maruti Suzuki India, the nation's largest carmaker, announced today a price hike for select models, with increases ranging from Rs 2,500 to Rs 62,000. This marks the second price revision...
Micro-Credit, Macro-Impact: MUDRA Yojana’s 10-Year Journey
On the 10th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), the transformative impact of this initiative is evident across India. Launched with the vision of supporting small and micro-enterprises,...
Odisha CM Secures ₹30,595 Crore Industrial Boost in Delhi
In a determined effort to position Odisha as a leading industrial hub, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi embarked on a strategic two-day visit to New Delhi. The visit was...
Rs 50 Price Hike Announced for LPG Cylinders
In a decision that has sparked widespread concern, the government has raised the prices of LPG cylinders by Rs 50, effective immediately. This price adjustment applies to both Ujwala scheme...
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