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.
SBI Customers to Face 3-Hour Digital Disruption Today
India's largest bank, the State Bank of India (SBI), has announced a temporary disruption in its digital services, including internet banking, mobile banking, and UPI transactions. The outage is scheduled...
Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Slashed By Rs 41
The prices for 19 kg commercial LPG gas cylinders have been reduced by ₹41. The new rates comes into effect from Tuesday. After the latest cut, the retail sale price...
WAVES Bazaar 2025: Revolutionizing Entertainment Collaboration Worldwide
The WAVES Bazaar, a groundbreaking global e-marketplace for the Media & Entertainment (M&E) industry, is all set to debut at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, from May 1–4, 2025....
Startup Mahakumbh 2025 Set to Showcase India’s Entrepreneurial Spirit
Startup Mahakumbh, the world’s largest startup gathering, is gearing up for its second edition scheduled from April 3–5, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Following the immense success of its...
IndiGo Faces Rs 944 Crore Tax Penalty; Calls It ‘Frivolous’
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, the parent company of India's leading budget airline IndiGo, finds itself embroiled in a legal dispute with the Income Tax Department. On Sunday, the department issued a...
India-U.S. Trade Talks Pave Way for $500 Billion Milestone
In a significant development toward strengthening India-U.S. trade relations, representatives from India’s Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative convened in New Delhi from March 26-29,...
Meet India’s Youngest Billionaires: Razorpay Co-founders Make History
Two young visionaries from IIT Roorkee, Shashank Kumar and Harshil Mathur, have etched their names in India's history as the youngest billionaires at age 34. Co-founders of Razorpay, the duo...
Digital media overtakes TV in 2024, contributes 32% to overall revenue: FICCI-EY report
Digital media in India has overtaken traditional television in 2024, becoming the largest segment in the media & entertainment (M&E) sector, contributing an unprecedented 32 per cent to the overall...
Cracking Down on Quality: BIS Targets Substandard E-Commerce Products
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has intensified its campaign to ensure compliance with quality standards, targeting e-commerce platforms found violating regulations. Recent raids on warehouses belonging to Amazon Sellers...
EPFO Revolutionizes PF Withdrawals with UPI & ATM Integration
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to redefine financial accessibility for millions of members with its upcoming instant withdrawal feature. Slated to launch by May or early June...
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