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 ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU     NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 22, 2025 Indian Railways has crossed a major milestone in its freight operations, with cumulative loading for the year surpassing the 1-billion-tonne mark and reaching an impressive 1020 Million Tonnes (MT) as of 19 November. This achievement not only underscores the Railways’ strengthened operational efficiency but also highlights its expanding role in bolstering India’s economic ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LANJIGARH, NOVEMBER 21, 2025 In a landmark initiative aimed at fostering leadership, discipline, and community service among rural youth, Vedanta Aluminium has facilitated the induction of the prestigious National Cadet Corps (NCC) program at DAV Vedanta International School in Lanjigarh. This makes the school the first institution in the region to offer NCC training, serving students from the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU     BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 20, 2025 The Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI) has submitted key recommendations to the Ministry of Finance ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, seeking urgent policy measures to protect India’s aluminium industry. The apex mining body has urged the government to raise the basic customs duty on primary aluminium and downstream products to 15 per ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU     JHARSUGUDA, NOVEMBER 20, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening public health by marking World Diabetes Day (November 14) and World Toilet Day (November 19) with a series of impactful outreach initiatives across Jharsuguda. The programs, held in schools and villages, brought together students, educators, villagers and healthcare experts to highlight the critical ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 20, 2025 In a significant push to advance regional sustainability, Aditya Aluminium, a unit of Hindalco Industries, organized a comprehensive two-day Corporate Training Programme on Water Stewardship and Biodiversity in collaboration with the UN Global Compact Network India (UNGCNI). Held from November 18–19 at the company’s Lapanga facility in Sambalpur district, the initiative convened 50 participants ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, NOVEMBER 20, 2025 Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has been recognized at the 12th International Samudra Manthan Awards 2025, held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The port was honored with the prestigious title of “Major Port of the Year – Outstanding Bulk Cargo Performance & Committed to Excellence.” This award celebrates Paradip Port’s continuous advancements ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU     BENGALURU, NOVEMBER 19, 2025 Reinforcing its deepening commitment to India’s thriving start-up landscape, Axis Bank, one of the country’s leading private sector lenders, has launched its Curated Corporate Salary Program for employees of start-ups under its New Economy Group (NEG). The initiative strengthens Axis Bank’s position as a trusted partner for new-age enterprises, offering a comprehensive suite of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 19, 2025 Aditya Aluminium, a unit of the Aditya Birla Group’s Hindalco Industries Limited, is strengthening sustainable livelihoods and environmental stewardship through Project Basketry — a unique initiative launched under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme in collaboration with the NGO Uphold Earth. The effort aims to create stable income opportunities for rural women by reviving ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 19, 2025 In a major push to democratise next-generation artificial intelligence, Jio has elevated its AI portfolio by integrating Google’s newly launched Gemini 3 model into its Jio Gemini Pro Plan, now being offered free for 18 months to all customers on the Jio Unlimited 5G data plan. The strategic move, which significantly widens the earlier ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 19, 2025 Addressing the growing nutritional gaps driven by modern lifestyles, Amway India has launched its latest offering, Nutrilite Vitamin D plus Boron — a specialised formulation designed to help maintain optimal Vitamin D levels while supporting stronger bones, improved immunity, and overall wellbeing. As Vitamin D inadequacy continues to rise across age groups, the company ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BENGALURU, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 Karnataka today reaffirmed its position as India’s innovation epicentre as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the 28th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS 2025), themed “Futurise” — a clarion call to imagine, innovate, and build the next frontier of global technology. Organized by the Department of Electronics, IT & BT, Government of Karnataka, along ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PUNE, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 In a groundbreaking advancement that redefines the future of preventive healthcare, Jehangir Wellness Centre (JWC) has become the world’s first healthcare institution to integrate AI-based emotional assessments into routine wellness protocols through its pioneering collaboration with Emoscape, a medical-grade Emotion AI platform developed by Nihilent. This transformative initiative places India at the forefront of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 In a stirring celebration of national pride and collective identity, the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Berhampur, inaugurated a spectacular 108-ft monumental national flag on its campus, marking a historic first among all seven IISERs across the country. Installed by the Flag Foundation of India, the towering flagpole became the centre ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU KEONJHAR, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 The Odisha AM/NS India Kho Kho High Performance Centre (HPC) reaffirmed its growing legacy in nurturing future sports champions as its athletes delivered an inspiring performance at the 69th Odisha State School Kho Kho Tournament 2025–26, held at D.N. High School, Keonjhar. The tournament witnessed intense competition and exceptional sporting spirit, with U-17 category ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 In a significant boost to early childhood development, Vedanta Aluminium has strengthened its community outreach by distributing interactive learning aid kits to more than 450 children across 40 Anganwadi Centres in Jamkhani, Ghogharpalli, and Kuraloi (A) North Coal Mines operational areas. The initiative marks the company’s continued commitment to creating vibrant learning environments that ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday led the fifth round of pre-Budget consultations, this time drawing insights from prominent voices in India’s burgeoning startup ecosystem as preparations intensify for the Union Budget 2026–27. The meeting, held in the national capital, marked another vital step in the Finance Ministry’s comprehensive outreach aimed at ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 Dabur, India’s most trusted natural health care company, has unveiled its newest high-impact campaign for Dabur Chyawanprash, titled ‘BeemaarYaTaiyyar’ (Sick or Ready), featuring its long-time ambassador and fitness icon Akshay Kumar. Conceptualised and executed by McCann Worldgroup India, the campaign delivers a powerful message urging Indians to shift from a reactive mindset of treating ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 In a significant boost to advanced reproductive healthcare in eastern India, Nova IVF Fertility, the country’s fastest-growing fertility chain known for international standards of treatment, announced its entry into Odisha with the launch of its first centre in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. The expansion comes at a time when infertility is rising steadily across both ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 India’s ambition to emerge as a global maritime powerhouse received a major push on Tuesday as Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri held a series of high-level discussions in Japan with top executives of the country’s leading shipping giants. The talks focused on strategic collaboration in shipbuilding, technology transfer ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Tuesday inaugurated the Coal India Limited (CIL) pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, signalling a renewed focus on innovation, sustainability and national energy security. The ceremony was attended by Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 In a groundbreaking development for India’s automotive and technical education landscape, Apollo Tyres Ltd and the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, on Tuesday announced a first-of-its-kind strategic academic partnership to introduce a specialised elective on Tyre Technology for engineering students. This pioneering initiative marks the first time in the country that a ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU GURUGRAM, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 In a breakthrough moment for India’s digital financial ecosystem, MobiKwik, the country’s leading digital wallet and UPI platform, has launched instant Forex payments on its mobile app through a strategic partnership with NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL). With this pioneering move, MobiKwik becomes one of the first Indian fintech companies to bring fully digital ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU KOLKATA,, NOVEMBER 17, 2025 In a landmark development for India’s plumbing and water management ecosystem, Skipper Limited, one of the country’s fastest-growing piping solution manufacturers, has forged a strategic partnership with Lubrizol, the global inventor and pioneer of CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) technology. This collaboration ushers in a new era of plumbing safety, purity and performance as Skipper’s ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU KALINGANAGAR, NOVEMBER 17, 2025 Tata Steel Kalinganagar (TSK) completes a decade of operations, marking a significant milestone in its journey of industrial leadership and community development.  Commissioned in 2015, TSK has not only emerged as a formidable force in steel manufacturing but has also set new benchmarks in operational efficiency, technological advancement, safety, and sustainable practices, while deeply ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, NOVEMBER 17, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has taken a decisive leap in strengthening industrial safety culture with Suraksha Sampark, a first-of-its-kind technology-enabled safety awareness initiative conducted at the Lakhanpur Railway Siding in partnership with Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL). The programme marks a major milestone in Vedanta’s safety stewardship, expanding its interventions from mines and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 17, 2025 In a pioneering effort to advance neurodiversity inclusion across Odisha, Tata Power, through its social impact arm — the Tata Power Community Development Trust (TPCDT) — in collaboration with the Tata Power–led Odisha discoms, successfully hosted the first-ever Odisha Neurodiversity Summit 2025 at Rama Devi Women’s University. Organized under the banner of Pay Autention, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 17, 2025 Reliance Retail Limited (RRL), India’s largest retailer, has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with cosnova Beauty, the Germany-based global cosmetics leader, to introduce ‘essence’, Europe’s No. 1 cosmetics brand by units sold, to the Indian market. The collaboration reinforces RRL’s rapidly expanding beauty portfolio and marks a major step in bringing essence’s vibrant ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 17, 2025 Marking Children’s Day, FundsIndia, one of India’s leading online investment platforms, has launched a new digital campaign titled #SmartParentMove, aimed at encouraging parents to start early and make smarter investment decisions for their child’s financial future. Rooted in FundsIndia’s core philosophy of simplifying financial planning, the campaign positions early, disciplined investing as a powerful ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 17, 2025 Master Capital Services on Monday announced that it has received in-principle approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to become a mutual fund sponsor, marking a significant expansion of its financial services portfolio. The regulatory clearance paves the way for the company to initiate the formation of an Asset Management ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 17, 2025 The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has joined hands with the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) to host the first edition of the Earth Summit 2025-26. The annual initiative, designed to reshape the future of rural development, will comprise a series of three conferences to be held in Hyderabad, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOV 17, 2025 In a decisive push to safeguard India’s digital infrastructure, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a strong advisory to manufacturers, importers, brand owners and resellers, reminding them of the mandatory requirement to register IMEI numbers and warning of stringent penal action for tampering under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 and the Telecom Cyber ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, NOVEMBER 17, 2025 Venu Gopal, an accomplished port administrator with three decades of service, assumed charge today as the Deputy Chairman of Paradip Port Authority (PPA). A seasoned professional known for his operational expertise and leadership across major Indian ports, Venu Gopal brings with him a distinguished track record of service at the Visakhapatnam and Deendayal (Kandla) ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOV 17, 2025 India has taken a decisive step toward diversifying its energy basket with the announcement of its first structured long-term LPG import agreement with the United States. Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday confirmed that Indian PSU oil companies have concluded a one-year contract to import around 2.2 million tonnes ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BASEL (SWITZERLAND), NOVEMBER 17, 2025 Syngenta’s REVERTE program has been honoured by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) as a best-in-class initiative for transforming global agriculture and food systems, marking a major milestone in the effort to restore degraded lands and promote sustainable farming. Designed to revive pasturelands and reduce pressure on native vegetation, REVERTE offers ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 In a significant push toward strengthening India’s maritime infrastructure, Vijay Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, conducted an extensive review of critical operational and infrastructure systems at Paradip Port Authority (PPA) during his visit on Saturday. Senior officials welcomed him and provided an overview of the port’s technology-driven frameworks and expansion initiatives. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU FARIDABAD, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 Honda India Foundation (HIF), the CSR arm of all Honda group companies in India, has launched a Sports Talent Nurturing Program in partnership with Manav Rachna Sports Academy (MRSA), Faridabad. The initiative aims to identify and develop sporting talent among underprivileged children by offering structured coaching, scientific training, and competitive exposure in badminton and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 India’s media and entertainment (M&E) sector is on course to surpass the $100 billion mark by 2030, the government announced on Saturday, underscoring the industry’s transformation into a global creative force powered by digital innovation, skilled talent, and a rapidly expanding consumer base. Recognised as one of the fastest-growing segments within the services ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PUNE, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 As investors increasingly seek ways to balance potential returns with long-term stability, sector-focused funds continue to gain attention for their ability to tap into fast-growing areas of the economy. The newly launched Bajaj Finserv Banking and Financial Services Fund positions itself squarely within this space, offering exposure to India’s expanding BFSI ecosystem — from ...