THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR DECEMBER 3, 2025 Observing World Disability Day with a strong message of inclusion and empowerment, Navratna CPSE National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) organised a series of assistive device distribution camps across Angul, Damanjodi and Bhubaneswar as part of its ongoing CSR outreach. The initiative focused on enhancing mobility, independence and overall quality of life for Divyangjans residing ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU RENGALI, DECEMBER 3, 2025 Aditya Aluminium, Lapanga, in collaboration with the BEO Office, Rengali, observed the International Day for Persons with Disabilities at the Block Resource Centre for Children with Special Needs on Wednesday. The occasion also featured the ceremonial foundation-laying for the renovation of the centre, a visionary initiative aimed at enhancing support services and creating an ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, DECEMBER 3, 2025 Jindal Asha, the flagship initiative of the Jindal Foundation committed to providing specialised care, therapy, and education for Divyang children, marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025 with a heart-warming and inspiring celebration at Jindal Township today. The event turned into a lively showcase of talent and inclusivity as children of Jindal ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, DECEMBER 3, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, marked World AIDS Day 2025 with a sweeping public-health campaign across Odisha, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to community wellbeing and disease prevention. Partnering with the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), Odisha State AIDS Control Society (OSACS), district health departments and educational institutions, the company mobilised students, frontline workers ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, DECEMBER 3, 2025 In a heartwarming celebration of resilience, inclusion and community spirit, Paradip Port Authority (PPA) observed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at JAGRUTY School for differently abled children. The event resonated with this year’s global theme, *“Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.”* Capt. A. C. Sahoo, Dy. Conservator, PPA, graced the occasion ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, DECEMBER 2, 2025 TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, and the power distribution utility serving Central Odisha, strengthened its clean energy outreach on Tuesday by conducting an extensive awareness programme for its Business Associates on the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana under the Utility-Led Aggregation ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, DECEMBER 2, 2025 India has intensified its nationwide efforts to safeguard agriculture from the escalating impacts of climate change, with a comprehensive scale-up of climate-resilient interventions under the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) project, implemented by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The initiative has completed district-level risk and vulnerability assessments across 651 ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LANJIGARH, DECEMBER 2, 2025 In the soft, unhurried rhythm of Chanalima village, where a farmer’s daughter once balanced schoolwork with tending crops alongside her mother, a remarkable story of grit and grace was quietly taking shape. Seventeen-year-old Rachana Majhi, who grew up with no exposure to organised sport, now stands among Odisha’s finest young archers — a national ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, DECEMBER 2, 2025 Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (SWREL), one of India’s leading renewable EPC companies, has announced a major stride in its growth journey with marquee orders worth approximately ₹1,381 crore from Adani Green Energy Limited. The announcement comes alongside the signing of a landmark 5-year Strategic Partnership Framework Agreement, reinforcing a long-term collaboration between ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, DECEMBER 2, 2025 In a major step toward safer and smarter highway travel, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed an MoU with Reliance Jio to introduce a telecom-enabled safety alert system that will deliver real-time warnings to commuters across the national highway network. Leveraging Jio’s widespread 4G and 5G infrastructure, the system will ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, DECEMBER 1, 2025 Reliance Jio has further strengthened its position as Odisha’s No. 1 digital service provider, clocking the highest subscriber additions across both mobile and home broadband segments in October 2025. As per the latest data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Jio added over 1.67 lakh new mobile subscribers in the state ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, DECEMBER 1, 2025 In a landmark moment that blends sporting excellence with financial leadership, Punjab National Bank (PNB) today announced Indian Women’s Cricket Captain and World Cup Champion Harmanpreet Kaur as its first-ever female brand ambassador. The announcement marked a significant step in the Bank’s ongoing brand transformation and its vision of “Banking On Champions.” The ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, DECEMBER 1, 2025 Paradip Port Authority (PPA) on Monday achieved a significant sustainability milestone by becoming the second major port in the country to commission a full-fledged Shore-to-Ship power supply system, successfully delivering complete load power to the vessel MV APJ INDRANI at the CB-1 berth this afternoon. The newly commissioned system represents a cutting-edge advancement in ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BARBIL, DECEMBER 1, 2025 JSW Steel’s Odisha Mining Division on Monday observed World AIDS Day 2025 with an expansive series of awareness and outreach programmes spanning its key operational areas in the districts of Keonjhar and Sundergarh. Activities were conducted simultaneously at the Nuagaon, Narayanposhi and Ganua Mines, the Barbil Central Office, and the company’s Bhubaneswar office, reinforcing ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, DECEMBER 1, 2025 Jindal Foundation, the social arm of Jindal Steel, marked World AIDS Day 2025 with a comprehensive series of sensitisation and outreach activities across Angul district, reflecting its long-term commitment to community health and HIV prevention. The observance saw vibrant participation from diverse groups as rallies were organised with students from Savitri Jindal DAV High ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHADRAK, DECEMBER 1, 2025 Ferro Alloys Corporation Ltd. (FACOR), a subsidiary of the Vedanta Group, hosted an enriching industrial exposure visit for 30 Class X students and three teachers from DAV SDPS Public School on Monday, offering them a first-hand look into modern manufacturing and industrial safety practices. The visit began with a comprehensive safety induction session, where ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, DECEMBER 1, 2025 World AIDS Day was observed at Paradip Port Authority (PPA) Hospital with a renewed call to strengthen the global fight against HIV under this year’s theme, “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response.” The observance underscored the need not only to safeguard hard-won progress but also to reshape HIV services to be more resilient, inclusive ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, DECEMBER 1, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has successfully concluded a month-long series of transformative initiatives in observance of World Quality Month, anchored around World Quality Week (10–14 November) at its flagship aluminium plant in Jharsuguda. With this year’s theme, ‘Quality: Think Differently’, the campaign encouraged employees and business partners to challenge traditional practices and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BARBIL, NOVEMBER 29, 2025 In a significant step towards promoting ecological conservation and urban greening, JSW Steel’s Odisha Mining Division launched a sapling distribution campaign across schools and colleges in the Keonjhar and Sundergarh districts. The initiative, spearheaded by the company’s Forest and Environment Department, aims to engage local students in environmental stewardship and build awareness about the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LUCKNOW, NOVEMBER 30, 2025 The NTPC Northern Region Headquarters in Lucknow hosted the Regional Round of the prestigious NTPC Electron Quiz on Saturday, attracting an impressive turnout of 120 teams from 21 leading engineering and management institutes across Uttar Pradesh. The event, known for its intense competition and intellectual rigor, showcased some of the brightest young minds from ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 29, 2025 Odisha’s growth trajectory has gained impressive momentum in recent months. The state made headlines in the first quarter of 2025–26 (Q1FY26) with the highest number of new project announcements across various sectors, signalling a resurgence in investor confidence. With a 575-km coastline, robust multi-modal connectivity spanning road, air, and waterways, and vast mineral reserves, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, NOVEMBER 29, 2025 O.P. Jindal School, Angul, on Saturday hosted its much-anticipated Annual Exhibition, ExploRise 2025-26, at Eden Garden, Jindal Nagar. The vibrant event showcased nearly 200 innovative and creative projects that highlighted the academic excellence and boundless creativity of the school’s students. With exhibits spanning diverse fields such as Science, Mathematics, Literature, Social Science, Arts, Sports, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 29, 2025 In a heartening display of corporate responsibility, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, launched its Winter Preparedness Drive in the Sundargarh and Jharsuguda districts of Odisha. The initiative, aimed at supporting vulnerable communities, distributed warm winter blankets to over 3,000 people in need across several villages, including Jamkhani, Ghogharpalli, and Kuraloi. The drive, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 29, 2025 TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) has been honoured with the prestigious Odisha CSR Excellence Award 2025 by the Odisha CSR Forum. The award was presented by Surama Padhy, Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, in recognition of TPCODL’s exceptional corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, “Adhikaar – Access to Government Schemes.” The Adhikaar program, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, NOVEMBER 28, 2025 In a remarkable display of operational excellence and resilience, Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has created history by clocking the fastest-ever 100 million metric tonnes (MMT) cargo throughput in a fiscal year since its inception . The milestone was achieved on November 27, marking a significant leap over previous records and reinforcing Paradip’s position as ...

Company expands electric forklift fleet to 142 units, reinforcing commitment to sustainable logistics THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 27, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has announced a major expansion of its electric forklift fleet, now the largest in India. The fleet, powered by lithium-ion batteries, has grown to 142 units, more than doubling its previous size. This milestone, ...

Paradeep Electrical Circle wins Gold in Large Scale Industry Category THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 27, 2025 TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has been awarded the prestigious Premium Gold in the Kalinga Safety Excellence National Awards at the National Safety Conclave 2025. The event took place on 22 November ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU WALLDORF/MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 27, 2025 In a landmark move that underscores the accelerating shift toward AI-driven enterprise operations, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been chosen by SAP for a five-year transformation mandate aimed at modernising the global software leader’s IT landscape and fast-tracking its Cloud and Generative AI (GenAI) adoption. The collaboration will see TCS streamline SAP’s complex IT ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 27, 2025 Tata Power Company Ltd. is set to revolutionize India’s solar manufacturing sector with a massive Rs 10,000 crore investment to establish a state-of-the-art 10-GW ingots and wafers production facility in Odisha. This strategic move is aimed at strengthening the company’s solar cell and panel production capabilities while also serving the growing demand for semiconductor ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 27, 2025 In a move that blends the nation’s love for colour with its greatest sporting passion, Asian Paints has announced a landmark partnership with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), becoming the Official Colour Partner of Indian Cricket for the next three years. The association spans all Men’s, Women’s, and Domestic series ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BARBIL, NOVEMBER 27, 2025 In a significant step toward strengthening regulatory awareness and employee empowerment, JSW Steel’s Odisha Mining Division on Wednesday organised an extensive Labour Codes Awareness Session at its Nuagaon Iron Ore Mine. The initiative focused on enhancing workforce understanding of India’s newly consolidated labour regulations. The session witnessed active participation from 150 employees and officials, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU RAYAGADA, NOVEMBER 26, 2025 Utkal Alumina International Ltd (UAIL), a subsidiary of Utkal Alumina International Ltd (UAIL)under the Aditya Birla Group, observed the 43rd Odisha Mines Safety Week–2025 with a comprehensive series of activities at the Baphlimali Mines, in accordance with directives issued by the Directorate General Mines Safety (DGMS) Bhubaneswar Region. A four-member DGMS team visited the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JAMNAGAR (GUJARAT), NOVEMBER 26, 2025 In a landmark affirmation of India’s wildlife governance, the Twentieth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, delivered a decisive endorsement of the country’s position on Sunday, declaring that there is no evidence or basis to pursue any action against India regarding wildlife imports. The Standing Committee, backed ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 26, 2025 In a first-of-its-kind festive bonanza for Odisha, Khimji Jewellers, one of the state’s most trusted and iconic jewellery brands, has announced an exclusive Black Friday Sale featuring unprecedented savings across its gold, diamond, and silver jewellery categories. The special offers are available across all Khimji Jewellers showrooms till 30th November 2025, marking a historic ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, NOVEMBER 26, 2025 The Paradip Port Authority on Tuesday observed Constitution Day, commemorating 76 years since the adoption of the Indian Constitution, with a pledge to strengthen democratic values and promote a just society. Leading the observance, Chairman P. L. Haranadh read out the Preamble to officials and employees, underscoring its timeless relevance. He urged everyone to ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 25, 2025 Odisha’s industrial growth push gathered further momentum on Tuesday as the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) approved 20 projects with a combined proposed investment of ₹4,353 crore. The approvals, granted at a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, mark another significant step in the state’s strategy to attract diversified investments and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 25, 2025 A high-level delegation from Oil India Ltd. on Tuesday met senior Odisha government officials to review the progress of six Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plants being developed across the state, signalling renewed momentum in Odisha’s waste-to-energy transition. The delegation, led by Chairman and Managing Director Dr. Ranjit Rath along with CGM Santanu Kumar Saikia and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 25, 2025 The Khurda Road Railway Division of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has set a new national benchmark in freight efficiency, emerging as the fastest division in the entire Indian Railways network to handle 200 million tonnes (MT) of freight traffic in the ongoing financial year. The division reached the milestone in just 235 days, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU CHHATRAPUR, NOVEMBER 25, 2025 The Adani Foundation on Monday rolled out its flagship ‘Udaan’ programme at Gopalpur Port, aiming to introduce school students to real-world port operations and maritime activities through immersive learning experiences. The initiative was formally inaugurated by Sibasish Baral, Sub-Collector of Chhatrapur, and Prashanta Patra, Business Head of the port, who jointly flagged off the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU CHENNAI, NOVEMBER 25, 2025 Eurogrip, the two- and three-wheeler tyre brand from TVS Srichakra Ltd., has amplified its global footprint by showcasing its premium range of products at two major international events — the Expo Moto International Trade Show in Mexico City and the Colombo Motor Show 2025 in Sri Lanka. The brand’s participation in these high-profile platforms ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 25, 2025 Amresh Prasad has formally assumed charge as Executive Director of Union Bank of India, marking a significant addition to the bank’s top leadership team. Before taking over as Executive Director at Union Bank of India, Prasad served as the Chief General Manager at the corporate office of Punjab National Bank, where he played a ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 25, 2025 Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said Odisha must register a fivefold expansion of its economy over the next decade to achieve the ambitious target of becoming a $500-billion economy by 2036, emphasizing accelerated growth in infrastructure, industry, technology, and skills. Speaking at the inauguration of the two-day *Samruddha Odisha 2036* Conclave, organised ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 25, 2025 Punjab National Bank (PNB) has bolstered its top leadership with the appointment of Amit Kumar Srivastava as Executive Director on its Board. His appointment, notified by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance (eF.No.4/4(i)/2024-BO.I), came into effect on November 24, 2025, for a three-year tenure or until superannuation, whichever is earlier. Srivastava ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU KOLKATA, NOVEMBER 25, 2025 rivexa, the export facilitation platform by mjunction Services Ltd., has launched a new seamless cross-border trade payment solution aimed at modernising and simplifying global transactions for Indian exporters. Built on the regulatory ecosystem shaped by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), the solution seeks to reduce settlement delays, improve traceability, and ease compliance ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 25, 2025 In a significant step towards improving the health and well-being of students in rural Odisha, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has successfully installed 30 water purification units across schools in Kodingamali, Koraput district. This initiative, part of Vedanta’s flagship Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) programme, is set to benefit more than 3,000 students, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU     BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 22, 2025 Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, has taken a major stride in strengthening the state’s innovation landscape by hosting an intensive two-day workshop on Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship (IDE), aimed at empowering key education leaders across Odisha. Conducted on November 20–21, 2025, the workshop was organised in collaboration with the All India Council ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU     ANGUL, NOVEMBER 22, 2025 O.P. Jindal School, Angul, turned into a lively sanctuary of stories, knowledge and imagination as it hosted its 11th Annual Book Fair on November 21 and 22, 2025. The two-day literary celebration drew an enthusiastic response from students, staff and parents, transforming the campus into a bustling arena of books, ideas and inspiration. The ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU     JODA/BARBIL, NOVEMBER 22, 2025 Jindal Steel’s Kasia Mines has been bestowed with the prestigious Kalinga Excellence Safety Award in the Platinum Category, marking a significant milestone in its remarkable safety journey. The honour, awarded for exceptional safety performance and meaningful contributions to advancing safety practices in 2024, was conferred at the 16th National Safety Conclave–2025 organized by IQEMS. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU     NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 22, 2025 Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), a Mini-Ratna CPSE under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has set the stage for a major push in India’s maritime infrastructure financing with the approval of an ambitious borrowing plan worth ₹25,000 crore. The decision, taken at the Corporation’s Annual General Meeting, marks a significant step ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU     NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 22, 2025 As 2025 starts winding down, the season of quick escapes and long-planned vacations is officially here, nudging everyone to sort out travel bookings, hotel deals, wardrobe refreshes and those must-have accessories. And while picking the perfect destination matters, managing expenses smartly matters just as much. The right credit card can totally change the ...