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THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 10, 2025 Odisha is rapidly carving a niche for itself in India’s burgeoning shampoo hair colour market, driven by growing consumer demand for easy-to-use, do-it-yourself (DIY) grooming solutions. As modern lifestyles prompt a shift towards quick and convenient personal care routines, the shampoo hair colour category in the state has witnessed remarkable growth. Currently valued at ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BANGALORE, 10 APRIL 2025 In a significant step towards strengthening disaster preparedness and resilience in South Asia, DHL Group successfully conducted its second GoHelp Disaster Response Team (DRT) training in Bangalore, India. Held from April 5 to 6, 2025, at a DHL facility, the two-day program brought together over 30 employees from Blue Dart, DHL Express, DHL Global ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, APRIL 10, 2025 In a landmark initiative blending athletic spirit with digital empowerment, Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India’s premier public sector banks, successfully hosted the inaugural PNB Half Marathon 2025 under the compelling theme “Cyber Run – Empowering a Secure Digital India.” Held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the heart of the capital, the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, 10 APRIL 2025 Spice Money, a subsidiary of DiGiSPICE Technologies and India’s foremost rural fintech platform, has announced a record-breaking performance in March 2025, achieving its highest-ever customer Gross Transaction Value (GTV) of ₹11,485 crore. This milestone, which surpasses the company’s previous peak of ₹11,387 crore in October 2024, marks a significant stride in its mission ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, APRIL 10, 2025 HELL ENERGY DRINK, one of the fastest-growing energy drink brands globally, has unveiled its largest-ever international consumer contest in India, promising a spectacular array of prizes and experiences for Indian consumers. After a wave of success across international markets, the brand is now offering Indian participants the chance to win over 10,000 daily and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LANJIGARH, APRIL 9, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited and India’s leading producer of smelter-grade alumina, hosted “Parichay,” a vibrant celebration of women’s empowerment and the rich cultural heritage of Kalahandi district. The event saw the participation of over 2,000 women from 60 villages, highlighting the entrepreneurial spirit of rural Odisha.​ “Parichay” marked the culmination of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 9, 2025 Reliance Jio has reinforced its position as the leading digital service provider in Odisha, with a remarkable addition of over 1.5 lakh new mobile and wireline subscribers in December 2024. According to the latest telecom subscription data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Jio gained more than 1.34 lakh mobile subscribers ...

THEBUSINESSBUTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 9, 2025 The Utkal Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ltd (UCCIL), Bhubaneswar, in association with The Business Standard, hosted an insightful workshop on “Metal and Downstream Industries,” with a focus on Aluminium, its downstream, and ancillary industries. The event, held on Tuesday at the UCCIL Conference Hall, aimed to explore the emerging opportunities in the aluminium ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, APRIL 8, 2025 In a major push to industrial growth and employment generation, the Government of Odisha on Tuesday signed 13 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and received 15 additional investment intents, drawing total investment commitments worth ₹1.03 lakh crore. These projects are expected to create over 95,000 job opportunities across the state. The milestone agreements were ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 8, 2025 Once positioned as a formidable industrial force powered by its rich mineral reserves, Odisha now stands at a pivotal juncture. Despite its remarkable record in attracting large-scale investments — most recently with over ₹1.65 lakh crore approved across districts — concerns are mounting about the state’s ability to sustain its industrial trajectory. At the ...