THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 29, 2025 Reliance Jio has further reinforced its leadership as the No. 1 digital service provider in Odisha by adding over 1.8 lakh new subscribers in April 2025, according to the latest telecom subscription data released today by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The data shows that Jio gained over 1.53 lakh new mobile ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LUCKNOW, MAY 29, 2025 In line with the Swachhta Pakhwada observance from May 16 to 31, 2025, NTPC Northern Region Headquarters (NRHQ), Lucknow, organized a comprehensive awareness session focused on Waste Management and Environmental Protection for its employees. The session was inaugurated by N.S. Rao, Regional Executive Director (North), who extended a warm welcome to the guest speaker, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 29, 2025 In a significant step towards enhancing customer service and digital engagement, TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Odisha Government, has launched a new Missed Call Service aimed at providing instant outage updates and streamlining the registration of No Power Supply (NPS) complaints. The newly introduced service ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MAY 29, 2025 Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), the world’s number one cooperative as ranked by the International Cooperative Alliance, has reported outstanding financial performance for the fiscal year 2024–25 (FY25). The cooperative posted a profit before tax of ₹3,811 crore, accompanied by a robust turnover of ₹41,244 crore. A key driver of this exceptional ...

 THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 29, 2025 Hindalco Industries Limited, a company of the Aditya Birla Group, has launched a major rural development initiative — Project Basudha — across 16 villages in the Hirakud region of Sambalpur district, Odisha. Designed to bring transformative change to farming communities, the project is a multi-pronged effort to enhance livelihoods through sustainable agriculture, scientific livestock ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, MAY 29, 2025 Reinforcing its commitment to employee welfare and community well-being, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has successfully conducted a free eye screening camp for commercial and technical vehicle drivers at its Jharsuguda operations. The large-scale initiative, organised in collaboration with Trilochan Netralaya, highlighted the company’s unwavering focus on health, safety, and operational excellence. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 29, 2025 In a blockbuster announcement set to redefine summer wellness, Dettol, India’s most trusted germ protection brand, has welcomed cricketing legend and India’s original ‘Captain Cool’, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, as the brand ambassador for its Dettol Soaps, Bodywash, and Handwash range. The partnership marks a powerful synergy between Dhoni’s calm-under-pressure persona and Dettol’s cutting-edge innovation ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MAY 29, 2025 State-owned Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has reported a strong financial performance for the fourth quarter of the financial year 2024–25, registering a 16.5 per cent year-on-year rise in standalone net profit to ₹1,178 crore. This is up from ₹1,011 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal. The public sector ...

When Elon Musk promised to slash up to $2 trillion from the federal budget as head of the newly minted Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the breathless media coverage treated it as another chapter in the Tesla CEO’s disruptive genius narrative. What we witnessed instead was a spectacular case study in why running government like a Silicon Valley startup is ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MAY 29, 2025 Global ratings agency Crisil on Thursday projected India’s gross domestic product (GDP) to grow at 6.5 per cent in fiscal year 2026, supported by a rebound in domestic consumption, easing inflation, and accommodative monetary policy. In its latest economic outlook, Crisil noted that healthy agricultural output, driven by a favourable monsoon forecast and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 29, 2025 Amazon Fashion has officially announced the launch of the 16th edition of its highly anticipated Wardrobe Refresh Sale (WRS), set to run from May 30 to June 4, 2025. This edition marks the platform’s most expansive fashion offering yet, featuring over 4 lakh styles and strategic new additions from more than 20 renowned brands, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 28, 2025 Kalahandi district was once among the most poverty-stricken regions of Odisha, plagued by pervasive challenges such as poverty, low literacy rates, poor connectivity, inadequate healthcare infrastructure, and limited access to safe drinking water. The area’s potential remained largely untapped due to a scarcity of small-scale industries, fragile livelihood options, and minimal educational and health ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 27, 2025 In the heart of Odisha lies Kalahandi, a region abundant in heritage, resilience, and natural wealth. Yet, despite its potential, it remains one of the most underdeveloped areas in the country, long associated with poverty, deprivation, and despair. For decades, families here have struggled for survival, mothers have been forced into heart-wrenching choices just ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MAY 27, 2025 India witnessed a significant upswing in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows during the financial year 2024–25, reaching an all-time high of $81.04 billion, a 14% increase from $71.28 billion recorded in FY 2023–24. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in a statement released on Tuesday, attributed the growth to sustained investor confidence, a ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MAY 27, 2025 In a significant development for India’s energy and economic landscape, the country has registered a steep decline in its coal import bill, saving foreign exchange worth $7.93 billion (₹60,681.67 crore) in the financial year 2024-25. This drop is attributed to a marked increase in domestic coal production, according to a statement released by ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 27, 2025 Ferro Alloys Corporation Ltd. (FACOR), a key subsidiary of the Vedanta Group, brought the curtain down on the 26th Mines Environment & Mineral Conservation (ME&MC) Week 2024–25 with a vibrant finale that underscored the industry’s resolve to align growth with environmental stewardship. Held under the aegis of the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), Bhubaneswar, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, MAY 27, 2025 Blue Dart Express Limited, South Asia’s premier express air and integrated transportation and distribution company, announced its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, showcasing a resilient performance in the face of a volatile global landscape. Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to operational excellence and service reliability, Blue Dart reported ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, MAY 27, 2025 In a significant development for India’s asset management industry, Jio BlackRock Asset Management Private Limited (JioBlackRock Asset Management), a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) and BlackRock, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to commence operations as an investment manager for its mutual fund business. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MAY 27, 2025 Oriental Trimex Ltd, a prominent name in India’s natural stone industry, has delivered a remarkable transformation in its business performance for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. The company has not only reversed previous losses but also reported an exponential growth in revenue, underscoring a successful strategic pivot ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MAY 26, 2025 In a significant push towards revolutionizing India’s inland water transport sector, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, announced that 47 new National Waterways will become operational by 2027, as part of a larger target to make 76 waterways fully functional. Addressing a Consultative Committee meeting on Inland Waterways Transport in ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 26, 2025 In a bold reaffirmation of its commitment to higher education, Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal announced plans to establish a world-class, not-for-profit university in Puri, Odisha. With global uncertainties reshaping the academic landscape, the initiative is being positioned as India’s opportunity to emerge as a new hub for international-caliber higher education. Sharing his vision ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LUCKNOW, MAY 26, 2025 NTPC Northern Region Headquarters in Lucknow is actively observing Swachhta Pakhwada 2025 from May 16 to 31, under the theme “Swachhta is Everyone’s Business”, in alignment with the Government of India’s initiative to promote cleanliness and hygiene across the nation. As part of the fortnight-long campaign, a variety of activities aimed at fostering cleanliness ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MAY 26, 2025 India’s coal industry has marked an historic milestone, topping one billion metric tonnes in both production and dispatch during the 2024-25 financial year — an achievement the government hails as proof that a decade of sweeping reforms has turned the once-troubled sector into a strategic engine of growth, sustainability and global competitiveness. Union ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 26, 2025 Kalahandi, once synonymous with deprivation and despair, has undergone a silent revolution in recent decades. With the establishment of Vedanta’s alumina refinery in Lanjigarh, the seeds of development were sown — and at the heart of this transformation lies DAV Vedanta International School, the first English-medium school in the district. Since its inception in ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MAY 26, 2025 The Supreme Court on Monday ordered that liquidation proceedings against Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL) be frozen, granting much-needed interim relief to JSW Steel and reopening a high-stakes battle that has gripped India’s insolvency landscape. Acting on a plea filed by the Sajjan Jindal-led group, the bench directed the National Company Law ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, MAY 24, 2025 In a thoughtful initiative aimed at supporting students during the monsoon season, the Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, donated 123 umbrellas to all students of Chedamari LP School under the Kalipukhuri Village Council Development Committee (VCDC), Kokrajhar. The donation drive was led by Kasturi Maitra, President ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 24, 2025 In a significant step towards improving healthcare access in remote areas, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, organised a mega health camp at the Mundherkhet Gram Panchayat Office in Hemgir block of Sundargarh district. Over 200 residents from Mundherkhet, Jharpalam, Garjanjore, and neighbouring villages benefitted from the day-long camp, which delivered a wide ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BARBIL, MAY 24, 2025 In a significant move to strengthen local healthcare infrastructure, the JSW Foundation, Odisha Mines Division, has inaugurated a newly constructed doctor’s quarters within the premises of the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Koida. The facility was formally inaugurated by Bonai MLA Shri Laxman Munda. The initiative aims to provide comfortable and well-equipped residential accommodations ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU KALAHANDI, MAY 23, 2025 A strong appeal has been made by local leaders and Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) members from the Lanjigarh region, who gathered under the banner of Lanjigarh Anchalika Vikas Parishad (LAVP) to press for the urgent convening of a Gram Sabha aimed at unlocking bauxite mining in Kalahandi. The delegation, representing a broad spectrum of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 22, 2025 National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), the Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has announced its best-ever financial performance, marking a significant milestone in its journey of operational excellence and strategic growth. For the financial year 2024–25, the company reported a record net profit of ₹5,325 crore, reflecting a robust 158% ...

Major investments from Tata Steel, NINL, and global players mark a new phase of industrialization in Jajpur THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JAJPUR (ODISHA), MAY 22, 2025 In a landmark move to boost industrial development and employment, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday unveiled 24 industrial projects worth ₹1.15 lakh crore, expected to generate 36,000 direct jobs. The projects, ranging from ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 22, 2025 The industrial landscape of Odisha took a significant step forward today with the groundbreaking ceremony for Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Ltd. (IMFA)’s new state-of-the-art plant at the Kalinga Nagar Industrial Complex. Odisha’s Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, performed the ceremonial rituals, marking the beginning of a major expansion initiative that is set to ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 22, 2025 India’s vast rural population has long been excluded from the benefits of high-speed broadband internet. However, recent telecom data from TRAI reveals a significant shift in this trend, with the widespread adoption of 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) now transforming broadband access in rural areas. As of March 2025, JioAirFiber, the flagship 5G FWA ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 22, 2025 On the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s leading aluminium producer, has launched a series of ambitious initiatives aimed at preserving biodiversity and revitalizing natural habitats across its operational regions. These initiatives encompass a wide array of impactful actions, including the rescue and safe release of over a thousand ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 21, 2025 Navratna CPSE National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has created history by posting its highest-ever net profit and revenue from operations since its inception, as per the audited financial results for FY25 approved by its Board of Directors on Wednesday. NALCO achieved a landmark net profit of Rs. 5,325 crore in FY25, marking an impressive ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, MAY 21, 2025 As part of the Swachhata Pakhwada observance from May 16 to 31, 2025, the Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club of NTPC Bongaigaon organized a special awareness programme on May 21 at Salakati ME School in Kokrajhar, Assam. The initiative aimed to promote hygiene awareness among schoolchildren, with a focused session on menstrual hygiene management for ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LUCKNOW, MAY 21, 2025 NTPC’s flagship “Mother Plant” at Singrauli has inaugurated its annual summer-session of the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) workshop, scheduled to run from May 20 to June 18, 2025. The opening ceremony was conducted with great enthusiasm, in the presence of senior leadership and distinguished guests. The month-long residential program was formally inaugurated by N.S. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 21, 2025 India’s largest aluminium producer, Vedanta, is transforming the water landscape in Kalahandi district through its innovative “Sangam Watershed Project.” By leveraging cutting-edge technology and adopting a participatory development model, the project is building sustainable water infrastructure across 41 villages surrounding Lanjigarh. This initiative ensures consistent water availability for both drinking and agricultural use — ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MAY 21, 2025 In a significant stride towards transforming the lives of vulnerable communities, SOS Children’s Villages India has enabled families across the country to achieve remarkable financial independence through its flagship Family Strengthening Programme (FSP). Operating across 28 locations in 22 states, the initiative has helped participating families increase their incomes by up to 322 ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, MAY 20, 2025 Demonstrating a stellar commitment to academic excellence, O.P. Jindal School, Angul has once again proven its educational prowess by achieving a 100 per cent pass rate in the CBSE Class 10 and 12 examinations. This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to the dedication of its students, teachers, and the supportive school community. In the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 20, 2025 Access to quality and affordable healthcare is a fundamental necessity for any community. However, in rural Odisha, this remains a significant challenge. In these areas, even basic medical facilities are scarce, distances are vast, and resources are often limited. As a result, preventable diseases often go untreated, and manageable conditions can escalate into life-threatening ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 20, 2025 TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has been awarded a prestigious recognition at the International Business Conference (IBC) and Award Ceremony 2025 held in Mumbai. The company was honoured with the Gold Trophy and Certificate for Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental (OHSE) Service ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MAY 20, 2025 In a major stride towards cleaner fuels and sustainable industrial practices, the Ministry of Coal has intensified efforts to promote coal gasification across India. This initiative is part of the government’s broader agenda to transition towards greener technologies and foster long-term, inclusive growth. Coal gasification is a process that converts solid coal into ...

Jindal Steel employees support border villages, donate one day’s salary to Operation Sindoor victims THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MAY 20, 2025 In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India’s powerful military response to cross-border terror, the nation celebrates a strategic victory — but also faces the somber reality of devastation in Jammu and Kashmir’s border villages. Amid this humanitarian crisis, Naveen ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, MAY 20, 2025 The Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club of NTPC Bongaigaon celebrated its Annual Day in conjunction with Bal Bhawan at the township premises, featuring a vibrant cultural program themed “ऋतु का त्योहार” (Festival of Seasons). More than a festive gathering, the event underscored the Club’s deepening role in community engagement, creative empowerment, and social awareness across ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LUCKNOW, MAY 19, 2025 NTPC Vindhyachal marked a significant milestone on Monday with the inauguration of its flagship CSR initiative, the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) 2025. The ceremony, held at India’s largest power station, was attended by senior leadership and dignitaries who gathered to celebrate the launch of this impactful program.xecutive Director (North) The event was formally inaugurated ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHAWANIPATNA, MAY 19, 2025 In a unified appeal aimed at revitalizing the socio-economic landscape of Odisha’s Kalahandi and Rayagada districts, local leaders under the banner of the Lanjigarh Anchalika Vikas Parishad have submitted a formal memorandum to regional MLAs, advocating for the immediate commencement of the Gram Sabha process to facilitate bauxite mining in Lanjigarh. The delegation, comprising ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MAY 19, 2025 Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal has underscored the strategic importance of aluminium in the evolving landscape of global trade, calling on policymakers to position India as the world’s leading aluminium hub. In a recent LinkedIn post, Agarwal emphasized that aluminium and steel have become critical elements in the ongoing global trade war, especially amid ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MAY 19, 2025 As the world accelerates toward electrification — from vehicles to remote villages—the demand for affordable, efficient, and safe energy storage is more urgent than ever. While lithium-ion batteries have driven much of this progress, their high cost and limited global availability have posed significant challenges. Now, scientists in Bengaluru may have unlocked a ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MAY 19, 2025 The Government e Marketplace (GeM), India’s national public procurement portal, celebrated its 8th Incorporation Day today, highlighting its pivotal role in driving inclusive economic growth and digital transformation in public procurement. Addressing the media on the occasion, GeM CEO Mihir Kumar emphasized the platform’s vision of democratizing procurement. “At GeM, we are innovating ...