February 11, 2026

Category: finance

ICSI organizes Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme under the aegis of the Ministry of External Affairs

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), under Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation, is organizing a two-week immersive learning programme for delegates from various countries to prepare them for an increasingly globalized world. The residential training programme is being organized on “Corporate Governance for a Better Tomorrow, Empowering Leaders…

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Farmers Call Odisha Bandh on January 28 Over Paddy Procurement and Pollution Fines

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Nav Nirman Krishan Sangathan has announced a statewide bandh in Odisha on January 28 to protest alleged irregularities in paddy procurement and mandi operations, along with what it describes as heavy and unreasonable fines imposed on farmers in the name of pollution certificates. According to statements and announcements circulating online, the farmers’ organisation…

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Union Cabinet Approves ₹5,000 Crore Equity Infusion into SIDBI to Strengthen MSME Credit

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an equity infusion of ₹5,000 crore into the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to enhance credit availability for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. The equity support will be provided by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) in a…

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Silver Crosses ₹3 Lakh per Kg in India as Global Rally Accelerates

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: Indian consumers are facing record-high silver prices, with the white metal now trading above ₹3 lakh per kilogram amid a sharp surge in global markets. Data shows silver prices have tripled over the past year, rising by nearly 204 per cent, driven by a combination of macroeconomic and geopolitical factors. Silver first breached the…

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Markets to Remain Open on Budget Day as Union Budget 2026 Is Tabled

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Indian equity markets will remain open for trading on Budget Day, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman scheduled to present the Union Budget 2026 on Sunday, February 1. Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will conduct a full trading session, marking one of the most closely watched days in…

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Odisha Positions Itself as Eastern India’s Growth Engine at Kolkata Investors’ Meet Roadshow

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday led a high-impact Odisha Investors’ Meet roadshow in Kolkata, positioning the state as a key driver of Eastern India’s next phase of industrial expansion and unlocking investment potential exceeding ₹1 lakh crore. The roadshow, attended by over 500 industry leaders, featured four sectoral roundtables and more…

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Budget 2026 May Introduce Optional Joint Tax Returns for Married Couples

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Married couples in India may soon have the option to file a single, joint income tax return instead of two separate filings, as the government considers a significant reform ahead of Budget 2026. The proposal, still under deliberation, would introduce optional joint taxation for spouses—an approach followed in countries such as the United States…

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Income Tax Bill, 2025 to Expand Digital Search Powers from April 1, 2026

Sarmistha Kabi04 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Government of India is set to introduce a far-reaching overhaul of tax enforcement with the implementation of the Income Tax Bill, 2025, which will replace the six-decade-old Income Tax Act of 1961. The new law is scheduled to come into force from April 1, 2026. A key feature of the legislation is the…

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Old LIC Bima Gold Policy Triggers Debate on Low Returns from Traditional Insurance Plans

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: A social media post by market commentator Piyush Trades has reignited a wider debate on the investment value of traditional life insurance policies sold in the early 2000s. The post shared details of a Bima Gold policy launched in 2006, highlighting modest returns that have drawn sharp reactions online. According to the post, the…

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Odisha STA Allows Both Online and Offline Payment of E-Challans to Improve Accessibility

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at improving accessibility and convenience for vehicle owners, the State Transport Authority (STA) of Odisha has announced that e-challans for traffic violations can now be paid both online and offline. The decision is expected to benefit people who face difficulties with digital-only payment systems. The STA has instructed all Regional…

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