Jio Strengthens Market Leadership in Odisha with Record Subscriber Growth

Adds 1.96 lakh new users in September, expanding 4G and 5G dominance across the state Bhubaneswar: Reliance Jio has reinforced its position as the most preferred digital service provider in Odisha, achieving yet another milestone in subscriber growth and network expansion. According to the latest telecom subscription data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of…

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Odisha’s GST Growth Defies Trends, Signals Economic Revival Post-Reforms

State records second-highest-ever GST collection in October amid national slowdown and tax rate cuts Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s fiscal momentum continues to gain strength as the state recorded its second-highest-ever net GST collection in October, signaling resilience and renewed consumption despite recent nationwide tax rate reductions. The development suggests that the impact of the Goods and Services…

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Odisha Sees Shift in Public Sentiment as Industry Demand Drives Vision for Viksit Odisha 2036

ACS Hemant Sharma highlights roadmap for industrial-led growth at TNIE Odisha Dialogues Bhubaneswar : Odisha is witnessing a generational shift in public perception—from resistance to a strong demand for industrial development. This growing acceptance and aspiration for industries is propelling the state’s journey towards achieving the vision of a developed Odisha by 2036, said Hemant…

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Odisha’s Startup Ecosystem: From Grassroots to Growth Engine

Over the past decade, Odisha has been steadily transforming its economic identity — shifting from a resource-based, traditional state to one that increasingly values innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. What once was a peripheral player in India’s startup map is now emerging as a serious contender in the eastern region, backed by supportive policies, institutional mechanisms,…

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Economists Warn GST Cuts Could Widen Revenue Loss to ₹2 Lakh Crore

Economists argue real revenue hit could reach double the Finance Ministry’s figure. Bhubaneswar : The Union Finance Ministry has projected that the recent restructuring of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates will lead to revenue losses of around ₹48,000 crore. However, several economists and research firms have challenged this estimate, suggesting the shortfall could range…

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