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THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU CHENNAI, MARCH 4, 2025 In a significant move to modernize Indian agriculture, Garuda Aerospace, the country’s leading drone manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bank of India to provide financial assistance to farmers purchasing agricultural drones. This strategic partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of drone technology in farming by offering low-interest, zero-collateral loans. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MARCH 4, 2025 Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, has achieved a significant milestone with 50,000 ADAS-enabled Honda vehicles now plying on Indian roads. This achievement reflects HCIL’s commitment to Honda’s global vision of “Safety for Everyone” and its ambitious goal of achieving zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, MARCH 4, 2025 NTPC Bongaigaon on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to a safe and secure work environment as it observed the 54th National Safety Day with a series of impactful initiatives. The event underscored the importance of integrating safety into daily operations and fostering a culture of vigilance among employees, associates, and contract workers. The day’s proceedings ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU AHMEDABAD, MARCH 4, 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Vantara, a state-of-the-art wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation center in Gujarat on Sunday. Home to over 1.5 lakh rescued, endangered, and threatened animals across more than 2,000 species, Vantara is a significant step in India’s wildlife conservation efforts. During his visit, PM Modi explored various facilities at the center ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MARCH 4, 2025 Vibhor Steel Tubes Limited, a leading steel tube and pipe manufacturer, has commenced trial production at its ₹119.83 crore Greenfield Unit III plant in Sundargarh, Odisha. The 120,000 MTPA facility has initiated trial runs using generators, with commercial production expected to begin by the end of March 2025, following the installation of electricity ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BARCELONA, MARCH 4, 2025 Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), in collaboration with AMD, Cisco, and Nokia, has announced the launch of an Open Telecom AI Platform at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025. Designed to integrate AI-driven solutions into telecom networks, this platform aims to enhance efficiency, security, and revenue opportunities for service providers. The Telecom AI Platform will introduce ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR/PURI/BHADRAK, MARCH 3, 2025 In a significant initiative to promote financial literacy, the CDSL Investor Protection Fund (CDSL IPF) conducted an Investment Awareness Program for students in Puri and Barikpur, Bhadrak, Odisha. The program aimed to educate young minds on investment fundamentals and empower them to become Atmanirbhar Investors by making informed financial decisions. The awareness sessions were ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, MARCH 3, 2025 Paradip Port has been honoured with the prestigious No.1 Sagar Ankalan certificate for its outstanding overall performance in bulk cargo handling in the category of greater than or equal to 5 MMT for FY 2023-24. The award was presented by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, and received by Paradip Port ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU DUBAI, MARCH 3, 2025 Global Sports, a leading force in the world of pickleball, has announced the much-anticipated Pickleball Open 2025 in Dubai, scheduled to take place from 8th – 11th May 2025. Organized in collaboration with PickleTurf Pickleball Club Dubai and the Dubai Sports Council, the tournament boasts an impressive prize pool of USD 50,000, making it ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MARCH 3, 2025 Women are emerging as the driving force behind India’s digital shopping revolution, with 60% actively making online purchases, outpacing men and accelerating the growth of e-commerce. According to How India Borrows 2024, a study by Home Credit India, the rise of women shoppers, coupled with Millennials and Gen Z consumers, is reshaping the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU KEONJHAR, MARCH 2, 2025 In a move set to transform the economic landscape of the region, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced the establishment of a mega steel plant in Keonjhar with an investment ranging from Rs 30,000 crore to Rs 40,000 crore. The ambitious project was announced at the annual-day function of Chandra Sekhar College ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 2, 2025 Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, inaugurating the Odisha Operative Arthroscopy Course (OOAC) 2025, underscored the transformative impact of technology in modern healthcare. “Our goal is to ensure that people no longer need to travel to neighboring states for quality treatment,” he stated, emphasizing the importance of such initiatives in strengthening Odisha’s healthcare ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, MARCH 2, 2025 The 24th Annual Invitation Cup Golf Tournament concluded on a high note at the Paradip Port Golf Course, with Ajay Kumar Sahu of Bhubaneswar Golf Club emerging as the Overall Gross Champion. The prestigious event, held from March 1st to 2nd, 2025, was jointly organized by the Paradip Golf Club and Paradip Port Sports ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 2, 2025 Lili Das from West Bengal and Prince Kumar from Uttar Pradesh emerged victorious in the overall female and male categories of the prestigious Coal India Bhubaneswar Half Marathon, org Coal India Bhubaneswar Half Marathon anized by Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) to mark 50 years of Coal India Limited (CIL). Held at the iconic Kalinga ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 Dalmia Bharat Limited, one of India’s leading cement manufacturers, has announced a major investment of ₹3,520 crore to enhance its production capacity in Maharashtra and Karnataka. This strategic expansion, undertaken through its subsidiaries, includes the establishment of a 3.6 MnTPA clinker unit and a 3 MnTPA grinding unit at its existing Belgaum plant ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has launched the Vedanta Martial Arts Training Centre, a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering the youth of Jharsuguda through structured martial arts training. The initiative seeks to equip young individuals with essential self-defence skills, discipline, and the opportunity to compete at national and international levels, fostering a ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 The Board of Directors of Blackstone-backed International Gemmological Institute (IGI), a global leader in grading and accreditation services, has announced impressive financial results for Calendar Year 2024 (CY24). The company recorded a 17 per cent increase in consolidated revenue, reaching Rs. 10,531.6 million, along with a 29 per cent growth in Profit After Tax ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 India’s economic growth gained momentum in the third quarter of 2024-25, with GDP expanding at 6.2 per cent, up from a revised 5.6 per cent in the previous quarter. The acceleration was driven by a surge in rural consumption, supported by a favorable monsoon, and a sharp rise in government spending on infrastructure ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LANJIGARH, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 Vedanta Lanjigarh, a subsidiary of Vedanta Aluminium and India’s leading producer of smelter-grade alumina, is driving transformative change in Kalahandi’s tribal belt through its Skill Development Programmes (SDP). By focusing on enhancing the employability of rural youth, the programme is not only elevating individual careers but also catalyzing socio-economic change in the region. The ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 In a significant boost to coal logistics, the Ministry of Coal has successfully expanded the Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) mode of transportation, nearly doubling its coal movement from 28 million tonnes (MT) in FY22 to 54 MT in FY24. This achievement underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing multi-modal transport solutions for improved logistical efficiency and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU AHMEDABAD, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 Design is more than just aesthetics; it is an innovation that shapes India’s legacy and drives its future development. This was the core message delivered by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal during the 44th Convocation Ceremony of the National Institute of Design (NID) on Thursday. Addressing the graduating students, he emphasized ...

The Mahakumbh has successfully concluded in the holy city of Prayagraj. A grand Mahayajna of Unity has been completed. When the consciousness of a nation awakens, when it breaks free from the shackles of a centuries-old mindset of subjugation, it breathes freely in the fresh air of renewed energy. The result of this was witnessed at the Ekta Ka Mahakumbh ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 27, 2025 KIIT-DU, one of Odisha’s prominent educational institutions, has taken a series of steps to ensure normalcy on campus. The university administration has implemented measures aimed at maintaining student safety, addressing concerns, and ensuring uninterrupted academic activities. KIIT set up a 24/7 control room to support its Nepali student community, in response to the situation. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 27, 2025 With Odisha gaining national and international recognition in the mining sector, the state is poised to become a key player in India’s economic growth. Tapan Kumar Chand, former CMD of NALCO and an eminent industry expert, emphasized the sector’s potential, saying, “Mining could be Odisha’s gateway to a prosperous future. With rising global demand ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 27, 2025 TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has commenced its Ethics Week 2025 celebrations from February 24. The week-long observance will conclude on March 3, marking the birth anniversary of Shri Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, the visionary founder of the Tata Group. This initiative underscores ...

Imagine being handcuffed not by steel, but by pixels. A voice on your phone claims you are a criminal, flashes a fake warrant, and demands money to avert arrest. You are not in a dystopian film –you are under digital arrest, a cyber-sham where scammers weaponize authority and fear to hijack lives. The recent case of Berhampur University Vice-Chancellor Geetanjali ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 27, 2025 The Bharat Tech Triumph Program (BTTP), a flagship initiative of WinZO Games and the Interactive Entertainment and Innovation Council (IEIC), has announced 20 winning game developers at its Grand Finale on 26 February 2025. BTTP, now in its biggest-ever third edition, aims to propel India’s gaming industry onto the global stage. Organized in ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JAMNAGAR (GUJARAT), FEBRUARY 27, 2025 Vantara, founded by Anant Ambani, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Prani Mitra’ National Award — India’s highest recognition in animal welfare — under the Corporate category. Conferred by the Government of India, the award acknowledges the exceptional contributions of the Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust (RKTEWT), a Vantara initiative dedicated to ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 27, 2025 The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, has achieved a historic milestone with the first-ever sea shipment of 15 metric tons of Meghalaya Ginger to Dubai’s Lulu Group. This landmark export, facilitated in collaboration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), underscores Meghalaya’s commitment to strengthening its ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 27, 2025 Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India’s leading public sector banks, has urged customers to update their “Know Your Customer” (KYC) details by March 26, 2025, in compliance with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines. This requirement applies only to customers whose accounts were due for KYC updation as of December 31, 2024. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 27, 2025 HPL Electric & Power Ltd (“HPL”), a leading name in electrical equipment and smart meters, has reinforced its presence in the smart metering segment by launching India’s first “Wirepas-certified In-meter Gateway.” This innovation, developed in collaboration with global IoT connectivity provider Wirepas, integrates RF mesh technology into advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), streamlining electricity distribution ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, FEBRUARY 27, 2025 India’s pension assets under management (AUM) are projected to grow significantly, reaching ₹118 trillion by 2030, with the National Pension System (NPS) expected to contribute around 25%, according to DSP Pension Fund Managers. This growth is driven by shifting demographics and evolving financial habits. India’s elderly population is set to expand 2.5 times by ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PRAYAGRAJ, FEBRUARY 27, 2025 The just concluded Maha Kumbh Mela-2025 in Prayagraj has emerged as a major economic driver, contributing over Rs 3 lakh crore to Uttar Pradesh’s economy. The 45-day-long spiritual congregation, which culminated on Maha Shivratri, has significantly propelled the state’s journey towards achieving its ambitious $1 trillion economy target. On the final day of the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU GUWAHATI, FEBRUARY 27, 2025 The World Bank has reaffirmed its confidence in India’s economic trajectory, urging global investors to capitalize on the country’s growth potential. Speaking at the ‘,’ World Bank Country Director Auguste Tano Kouame dismissed concerns over short-term economic fluctuations,Advantage Assam 2.0 Business Summit calling India “the shining light in the world.” “If somebody is worried ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 26, 2025 In a groundbreaking medical feat, a team of expert surgeons at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi successfully removed a rare parasitic twin from a 17-year-old boy, Mohit, who had lived his entire life with a fully developed extra limb attached to his abdomen. The condition, known as ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, FEBRUARY 25, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has contributed to the development of a modern administrative facility for the District Athletic Association, Jharsuguda, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing sports and athletic talent in the region. As part of this initiative, the company provided INR 50 lakh to support the construction of the building, ensuring ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 Standard Chartered Bank on Monday announced the inauguration of a Priority Centre within its newly relocated Bhubaneswar branch at Rajmahal Square, here. This strategic expansion aims to enhance banking services for the city’s growing affluent population, underscoring the Bank’s commitment to providing bespoke wealth management solutions for professionals, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). The ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUINPUR (KHORDHA), FEBRUARY 23, 2025 In a significant boost to Odisha’s industrial landscape, MAS Holdings, South Asia’s largest apparel manufacturer, laid the foundation stone for its ambitious apparel park at Bhuinpur in Khordha district of Odisha on Sunday. The groundbreaking ceremony, a key milestone in MAS Holdings’ expansion strategy, was attended by senior officials from the Odisha Government, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 22, 2025 Centurion University successfully hosted the DST-ANRF-sponsored National Conference on “Frontiers in Genetics and Genomics” on February 20–21, 2025, bringing together leading experts, researchers, and industry professionals to explore groundbreaking advancements in genome sequencing, gene editing, and molecular marker development. The conference was also sponsored by Genotypic Technology Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru. The conference served as ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 22, 2025 Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lokseva Bhavan on Saturday to discuss investment opportunities in the state. The meeting follows the recent Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025, where Agarwal had announced a massive Rs 1 lakh crore investment to establish an aluminium refinery and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 22, 2025 AIIMS Bhubaneswar has taken a significant step towards establishing Liver Transplantation services with the inauguration of a dedicated Liver Transplantation Clinic. This initiative marks a new era in advanced liver care, reinforcing the institute’s commitment to world-class healthcare and addressing the growing need for liver transplantation in the region. The clinic was inaugurated by ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU GUWAHATI, FEBRUARY 22, 2025 Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL), a leading FMCG and beverage company, has bolstered its presence in Northeast India with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art bottling plant in Guwahati, Assam. The facility, developed in collaboration with Assam’s prominent business house, Jericho, was inaugurated on Saturday by the Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 22, 2025 The Tourism Department of the Odisha Government, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), is set to host the 6th edition of the Odisha Travel Bazaar from February 24-27, 2025, in Bhubaneswar. This prestigious event aims to position Odisha as a leading tourism destination, attracting both domestic and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, FEBRUARY 22, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, conducted the third edition of its flagship road safety awareness campaign, ‘Suraksha Sarathi,’ at Samleswari Mines in Brajrajnagar on Friday. Organized in collaboration with Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), Brajrajnagar Truck Owners’ Association (BTOA), and transporters such as Inani Coal Services Pvt. Ltd., the initiative saw participation from over ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 20, 2025 Centurion University, in collaboration with Agastya International Foundation and Synopsys, successfully concluded the first edition of Anveshana Bhubaneswar 2024-25, a pioneering Science & Engineering Projects Competition aimed at fostering innovation and creativity among school children and engineering students. The event was held on February 18 and 19, 2025, at the University’s Bhubaneswar campus. Anveshana ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 19, 2025 The School of Public Health at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai, has introduced a pioneering five-year integrated Master of Public Health (MPH) program. Designed to cultivate the next generation of public health leaders, this program equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to address complex health challenges at both global ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 19, 2024 Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) has been recognized for its unwavering commitment to corporate governance, receiving the prestigious Silver Award at the 100th SKOCH Summit 2024, held in New Delhi. The company was lauded for its exemplary project on “Corporate Governance in Board Composition and Disclosures,” setting a benchmark in transparency and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LUCKNOW, FEBRUARY 17, 2025 The NTPC Northern Regional Headquarters in Lucknow hosted a highly successful NTPC Northern Electron Quiz Regional Round on Monday, drawing an impressive participation of 148 teams from 21 renowned engineering and management institutes across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. In a fiercely contested quiz, IIM Lucknow emerged as the standout institution, securing both the first ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, FEBRUARY 17, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, reaffirmed its commitment to workforce well-being and road safety by conducting a free eye test camp for drivers in Jharsuguda, Odisha. Organized in collaboration with Trilochan Netralaya, Jharsuguda, the initiative aimed to ensure early detection of vision impairments and promote safer driving conditions. Through this initiative, 700 ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 17, 2025 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled the state’s budget for the financial year 2025-26, setting an ambitious outlay of Rs 2.90 lakh crore, marking a significant step towards realizing the state’s vision for economic transformation. The budget prioritizes key sectors including agriculture, infrastructure, urbanization, and industrial development, reflecting the state’s drive to enhance ...