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THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. (ABFRL), one of India’s foremost names in fashion, has announced its entry into the premium celebration-wear category with the launch of ‘Wishful’. Crafted for the modern Indian woman, Wishful introduces a distinctive design language that blends sophistication with contemporary flair, offering ensembles that define accessible luxury for every ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 India is fighting a battle against an invisible adversary—its own brain drain. Each year, as per the Ministry of External Affairs, nearly two million Indian students leave the country to pursue education overseas, convinced that the quality they seek is unavailable within India. The cost is staggering — not only does it drain family ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited (GKEL), a subsidiary of GMR Power and Urban Infra Ltd (GPUIL), has been conferred with the prestigious Pollution Control Excellence Award-2025 by the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Odisha, for its exemplary contribution towards reducing industrial pollution and implementing innovative environmental practices. The recognition was presented under the category of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 In a significant move towards redefining human resource management, National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO), a Navratna CPSE, hosted its inaugural HR Conclave, “Nav-Drishti,” on Tuesday. The event, themed “People First, Future Forward,” attracted leading professionals and academicians from the Mining, Coal, Petroleum, and Metals sectors to deliberate on innovative, future-ready approaches to talent management ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 “Ayurveda Day has, in less than a decade, grown from a national observance into a global health movement, now celebrated in more than 150 countries,” said Goa Governor Ashok Gajapathi Raju as the Ministry of Ayush marked the 10th National Ayurveda Day at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa. The event ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 Scan Global Logistics (SGL), a globally renowned logistics service provider, has announced its entry into India, underscoring its commitment to sustained strategic growth. This significant milestone highlights SGL’s long-standing objective of building a direct presence in the Indian market while further consolidating its standing as a leading global freight forwarder. India, the world’s fifth-largest ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 Pinnacle Industries, one of India’s leading providers of automotive and railway seating solutions, has announced its official partnership with Indian Railways to design and manufacture sleeper berths and executive seating solutions for the newly launched Amrit Bharat Express. The Amrit Bharat Express, positioned as Indian Railways’ next generation of modern, low-cost, high-speed trains, has ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 Cricket became more than just a sport on Sunday as the Indian Women’s Cricket Team stepped onto the field in pink jerseys to champion a life-saving cause. SBI Life Insurance, one of India’s most trusted life insurers, in partnership with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), took the global stage to ...

PRIYABRAT BISWAL BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 For centuries, Ayurveda was regarded as a path people chose only when modern medicine reached its limits. It was the “last hope,” turned to with hesitation rather than confidence. But today, a quiet revolution is underway. The Indian government has set its sights on repositioning Ayurveda as the first line of treatment — a ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 Aluminium is often hailed as the ‘metal of the future’ – powering cutting-edge applications that hold the promise to transform our world. At the same time, it has firmly established itself as the ‘metal of the present’ From building aeroplanes that connect continents to encasing solar cells that quietly power our homes, aluminium is ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 The voices of Kalahandi echoed through the streets of Bhubaneswar as villagers staged traditional street plays demanding inclusive growth and responsible use of Odisha’s resources. Their plays told the poignant story of a land rich in bauxite yet deprived of opportunity. Performed by the Rusi drama company, the villagers pressed for the long-delayed Gram ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 On the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day, the Bhubaneswar chapter of the Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) led a vibrant and informative campaign aimed at community engagement and public awareness on dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Early in the morning, Buddha Jayanti Park in Niladri Vihar came alive with activity as over ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium is rewriting the status quo within a domain long perceived as an exclusive bastion for male professionals: the fascinating yet demanding world of modern manufacturing. In a sector dominated by heavy machinery, hot furnaces, and powerful engines, the company is opening doors for women professionals to advance. From smelter potlines to locomotive ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU KONARK/ASTARANGA, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 In a powerful demonstration of community-driven environmental stewardship, over 1,600 kilograms of marine waste were removed from Odisha’s coastline as part of a large-scale beach clean-up campaign led by the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS). The event, held in observance of International Coastal Cleanup Day 2025, brought together scientists, students, fisherfolk, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PUNE, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 Bajaj Finserv Asset Management Company (AMC) has announced that its flagship equity scheme, the Bajaj Finserv Flexi Cap Fund, has crossed an assets under management (AUM) milestone of ₹5,410.04 crore as of August 31, 2025, within just two years of its launch. The fund, which was introduced in August 2023, has delivered a compound ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, recently organized an engaging and informative fire safety awareness program at the Government High School, Sarbahal, as part of its ongoing ‘Agni Jagrukta’ initiative. The session saw enthusiastic participation from over 150 students and staff members, all of whom were introduced to essential fire prevention techniques and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 Aditya Aluminium, an Aditya Birla Group company, is enhancing rural healthcare through its CSR initiative, Project AAROGYA, in Lapanga, Sambalpur district. This community-driven project brings comprehensive healthcare to surrounding villages, with services including its Community Dispensary, the First Aid Centre, the Vision Centre at Rengali, and the Mobile Medical Unit, “Swasthya Vahini.” These services ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has once again underscored its commitment to enhancing educational standards with the expansion of its flagship ‘Project Vidya’. As part of the initiative, 10 additional teachers have been deployed across 10 government schools in the Kuraloi region of Jharsuguda district. This strategic intervention aims to improve student-teacher ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has achieved a remarkable feat by winning 15 awards at the 7th Chapter Convention on Quality Concepts 2025, organized by the Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI), Bhubaneswar Chapter. Among the 15 projects presented under Quality Circle ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LANJIGARH, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, through its flagship skills training initiative in Bhawanipatna, Odisha, has successfully completed the 21st batch of Food & Beverage (F&B) training, achieving an outstanding 93 per cent placement rate. The program, conducted in collaboration with the Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA), highlights Vedanta’s commitment to equipping local youth ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 Jindal Foundation, the social arm of Jindal Steel led by Smt. Shallu Jindal, has planted over 75,000 saplings across India to commemorate the 75th birthday of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Each plantation site was geo-mapped, recording longitude and latitude for accountability and tracking. In Odisha alone, the Foundation contributed significantly to the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 Jindal Steel observed the auspicious occasion of Lord Vishwakarma Puja at its Angul Plant with great devotion, marked by enthusiastic participation from employees, their families, and members of the local community. The rituals were led by Angul Location Head Pankaj Malhan along with his wife Seema Malhan, Executive Director Damodar Mittal with his wife ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BARBIL, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 JSW Steel’s Narayanposhi Iron & Manganese Ore Mines has been honoured with the CII SHE Excellence Award at the 19th Safety Symposium & Exposition, hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Eastern Region in Kolkata. The mines were recognized as the 2nd Runner-Up at the State level and also received a Certificate of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has launched a mega plantation drive in Jharsuguda under the Government of India’s Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0 initiative. The programme brought together hundreds of government representatives, community members, school students, and employee volunteers with the collective goal of planting two lakh saplings across the district. The ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU RAJGANGPUR, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited (DCBL), one of India’s leading cement manufacturers, has undertaken a large-scale tree plantation drive at its Rajgangpur unit in Odisha, planting more than 30,000 saplings across the plant premises, residential colony, and mining areas. The initiative, aligned with the Odisha government’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam-2’ campaign, encourages citizens and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited (DCBL), one of India’s foremost cement manufacturers, paid tribute to the invaluable contributions of 431 senior contractors across Eastern India through its flagship initiative, ‘Aap Hain Sachche Viswakarma’. Among them, 166 veteran contractors from Odisha were specially honoured for their decades of dedication in building homes, shaping communities, and mentoring ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s mining sector has undergone transformative reforms aimed at uplifting mine workers’ welfare, safety, and livelihoods. These forward-looking measures have not only strengthened working conditions and safety frameworks but have also unlocked opportunities for skill development, social security, and sustainable growth. In alignment with the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 India’s herbal healthcare sector is entering a new growth phase as traditional knowledge increasingly converges with modern science to deliver validated, affordable, and globally competitive solutions. This trend was strongly evident at the recently concluded two-day CSIR Startup Conclave in Lucknow, where research institutions, startups, and policymakers came together to showcase how herbal ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has taken an active lead in the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025 campaign, a nationwide cleanliness drive being observed from September 16 to October 2, 2025. With the theme “Swachhotsav,” the campaign emphasizes clean and green festivities and the importance of zero-waste community celebrations. The observance of the campaign at ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. (ABFRL) has unveiled OWND!, a bold new fashion brand tailored for India’s Gen Z and young, trend-conscious consumers. The launch introduces a fresh proposition encompassing a dynamic brand identity, contemporary store layouts, and fashion-forward collections that reflect the vibrant lifestyles of young India. Inspired by youth culture, OWND! ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PUNE, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 Infotek Software & Systems Pvt. Ltd. (i-TEK), India’s pioneering RFID and IoT solutions company, marked its Silver Jubilee with a landmark celebration at its Pune headquarters. The occasion was graced by Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, as the Chief Guest, and General Manoj Pande, former Chief of Army Staff, as ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 Aditya Aluminium, a unit of Hindalco Industries, has been conferred the Pollution Control Excellence Award-2025 by the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Odisha, in recognition of its exemplary efforts in reducing and controlling industrial pollution through robust environmental practices. The award was presented during the 42nd Foundation Day celebration of SPCB, held at a city hotel ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 The Supreme Court on Monday recorded the findings of a special investigation team (SIT) that gave a clean chit to Vantara, the zoological rescue and rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, observing that its compliance and regulatory measures were “satisfactory.” A bench of Justices Pankaj Mithal and P B Varale, while perusing the SIT ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, marked Engineers’ Day by celebrating the contributions of its nearly 2,000 engineers who are driving innovation, safety, efficiency, and sustainability across its operations. With an average age of just 29–30 years, this young and dynamic workforce blends technical expertise with fresh ideas to shape the future of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 The Aditya Birla Group has been conferred the prestigious Employment Excellence Award by the Government of Odisha, being recognised as the “Star Employer” in the Conventional Industries category for its outstanding contribution to job creation in the State. The honour underlines Aditya Birla Group’s pivotal role in strengthening Odisha’s industrial ecosystem while empowering its ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 Oral hygiene is an integral part of overall health and well-being — a theme that stood at the core of a recent seminar on innovation and awareness in oral care, attended by over 300 dentists from across India. At the event, Dabur Red Paste was conferred with the **‘Dentist’s Most Trusted Oral Care Brand’** ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, organised a free multispecialty mega health camp at Gunpur village in Kalahandi district, in collaboration with the District Health Administration, Kalahandi, and Swaraj Hospital, Balangir. The camp provided quality healthcare services to more than 200 beneficiaries from 26 villages across Thuamul Rampur and Kashipur blocks. The initiative aimed ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 Shyam Metalics, an integrated metal producer, organised a large-scale blood donation camp on Saturday at its Jamuria plant, where around 800 employees volunteered, reaffirming the company’s commitment to community welfare and social responsibility. The initiative was inaugurated by S.K. Maity, Plant Head, Shyam Metalics, Jamuria Unit, and witnessed enthusiastic participation from employees and guests. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer and the country’s leading billet manufacturer, has launched its new 5-inch aluminium billets at ALUMEX India 2025, the nation’s first dedicated aluminium extrusion exhibition and conference. With this launch, the company is expanding its extensive billet portfolio to meet surging domestic and global demand while advancing towards ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 The government has reopened the application window for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods, covering air conditioners and LED lights, in response to renewed industry interest and growing market demand. The window will remain open from September 15 to October 14, 2025, on the official portal https://pliwg.dpiit.gov.in. The move comes ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has developed a fitness-cum-amusement park for 700 students of the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama School at Hatamuniguda in Rayagada district. The park, equipped with diverse play and fitness facilities, aims to promote physical activity, recreation, and holistic growth among children. The facility was inaugurated by Prateek Kumar, Vice President ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 Vedanta’s flagship social impact initiative, Nand Ghar, is celebrating Poshan Maah 2025 with a month-long nationwide campaign themed “Poshan Se Pragati”. In partnership with the Department of Women and Child Development, the initiative is reaching over 3.5 lakh families across 15 states, spreading awareness on nutrition, health, and sustainable dietary practices in some of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 “Company Secretaries can be the torchbearers of India’s startup and agri-business revolution,” said Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Satish Chandra Dubey, while addressing *Aspirational East*, a national seminar on startups, FPOs, and agri-business organised by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) in Patna on Friday. Applauding ICSI’s initiative to ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LUCKNOW, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 A regional conference-cum-workshop on cybersecurity awareness for power sector professionals was held in Lucknow on Friday, bringing together senior officials, experts, and over 150 delegates from power utilities across the Northern Region. The event was organized by the Computer Security Incident Response Team – Power (CSIRT-Power) of the Ministry of Power, in association with ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 E-commerce major Amazon India has strengthened its presence in Odisha with the launch of a new Fulfilment Centre in Bhubaneswar, ahead of the Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025 that begins on September 23. The investment, aimed at meeting surging festive demand, promises faster delivery speeds, wider product selection, and enhanced convenience for customers while ...

By Priyabrat Biswal IN the late eighties, when college corridors still echoed with chalk on blackboards and transistor radios carried the world’s music into college hostels, “love” was a fragile word — something whispered, never proclaimed. For those of us from lower middle-class families, it was not a luxury we could openly afford. Love was not roses pressed between book ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 The National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna CPSE, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Skill Development Institute (SDI) in Bhubaneswar, an initiative under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG). The collaboration aims to implement a skill development program for the youth from the peripheral villages surrounding NALCO’s ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LANJIGARH, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, is championing the development of young archers in Kalahandi district through its flagship Sports Training Initiative in Lanjigarh. Recently, 21 of these talented athletes — 12 males and 9 females — qualified for the prestigious 26th Odisha State Open Archery Meet 2025. These archers earned their spots after ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BALASORE, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has recently undertaken a significant infrastructure upgrade by installing high-capacity transformers across its operational areas to ensure a more reliable and quality power supply for its consumers. As part of its ongoing commitment to infrastructure development, TPNODL ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHADRAK, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 Ferro Alloys Corporation Ltd. (FACOR) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) to transition its operations from furnace oil to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). This landmark agreement marks a significant milestone in FACOR’s commitment to sustainability, promising substantial reductions in carbon emissions while reinforcing its ...