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Centre Introduces Bill Allowing UPI Charges on Transactions Above Rs 2,000
The Centre has introduced the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, proposing legal changes that could allow merchant charges on select high‑value Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions...
Adani Group Visits Therubali IMFA Plant in Rayagada; Rs 1.08 Lakh Cr Aluminium Project on The Horizon
Industrial activity in southern Odisha has gained momentum as Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and Karan Adani visited the IMFA plant at Therubali, sparking fresh optimism about the region’s industrial future. The visit comes amid...
Favara‑UPI Corridor Goes Live Between Maldives and India, Enables Real‑Time Transfers
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has announced the successful go‑live of the Favara‑UPI cross‑border payment corridor, enabling individuals in the Maldives to transfer funds in real time to UPI‑enabled bank...
Adani Group Pitches Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore Clean Energy Push in Odisha
In a significant boost to Odisha’s clean energy ambitions, senior representatives from the Adani Group today presented an ambitious investment plan worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore to Deputy Chief Minister...
India Secures Lower 10% Tariff Under U.S. Section 301
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has announced final Section 301 measures on July 23, 2026, imposing an additional 10% ad valorem duty on imports from India. This marks a...
Odisha Breaks into Top 5 in NITI Aayog’s Investment Index, CM Majhi Felicitated
Odisha has achieved a landmark recognition by securing a place among the top five states in NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index 2026. With 52.4 points, Odisha ranked fifth, standing tall...
Odisha to Host Investors’ Roadshow in Delhi This August, Says Industries Minister
The Odisha government will host an Investors’ Roadshow in New Delhi this August to showcase opportunities in the food‑processing sector and attract industries to the state, Industries and Skill Development &...
NITI Aayog Report Puts Odisha in India’s Top Five Investor‑Friendly States
Odisha has been ranked among India’s top five investor‑friendly states, earning the Top Performer tag in the first‑ever Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) released by NITI Aayog. The state shares the...
Aditya Birla Group proposes Rs 12,000 crore expansion of Kansariguda alumina refinery in Odisha
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today met Mr Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, to review the conglomerate’s ongoing and proposed investments in Odisha. A key highlight...
OTDC Contributes Rs 1.17 Crore Dividend to Odisha Govt
Reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence and sustainable growth, the Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) has contributed a dividend of ₹1.17 crore to the Government of Odisha for the Financial...
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