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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.
Petrol and Diesel Tax Hike: No Price Rise Expected Despite Rs 2 Excise Duty Increase
The Indian government announced an increase in excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre, effective April 8, 2025. As a result, the excise duty now stands...
Sensex, Nifty record worst opening since Covid amid tariff meltdown
India's benchmark indices fell sharply on Monday, with concerns over a global trade war and growing recession fears in the US also sparking a stock market rout on Wall Street...
Global stock markets crash as Donald Trump’s tariff tsunami wipes trillions
Markets across the globe plunged into chaos on Monday as Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs sent shockwaves from Wall Street to Asia. With no signs of backing down, US President Donald...
Delivery Giant Swiggy Caught in Rs 327-Crore GST Storm
Swiggy, India's leading food and grocery delivery platform, finds itself in the midst of a financial storm as the Pune profession tax department issues a notice for unpaid dues worth...
MCA Rolls Out Amendment Proposal for Streamlined Mergers
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has announced an important step toward simplifying corporate mergers in India. A draft notification proposing amendments to the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements, and Amalgamations) Rules,...
Recession warning issued Trump’s tariff rollout sparks global market crash
Global financial markets were shaken and sparked recession fears as US President Donald Trump's 10 per cent baseline reciprocal tariffs on countries came into effect on April 5. Dow Jones...
Ultraviolette Unveils Tesseract- World’s Most Advanced Electric Scooter & Shockwave Motorcycle
Ultraviolette, makers of the 'Fastest Indian Motorcycle', proudly announced the debut of its cutting-edge product range in Bhubaneswar today. With a strong presence across thirteen cities, this showcase marks yet...
EPFO Simplifies Claim Process—Revolutionary Reforms to Benefit Millions
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has unveiled two groundbreaking reforms to streamline the claim settlement process for its millions of members and simplify operations for employers. The first reform...
GeM Breaks Records: 1 Million Manpower Hired in FY 2024-25
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has achieved a remarkable milestone, hiring over 1 million manpower resources for government organizations in the fiscal year 2024-25. This digital procurement platform has emerged as...
New Year, New Rules: India’s Financial Revolution Begins Today!
As the new financial year dawns, India witnesses a series of pivotal rule changes aimed at bolstering economic security and streamlining financial operations. From enhanced tax exemptions to updated UPI...
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