THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 13, 2025 Celebrating Children’s Day with a focus on financial security for the next generation, Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India’s leading public sector banks, has announced the introduction of NPS Vatsalya services on its mobile banking app, PNB ONE. This innovative digital facility allows customers to seamlessly open and contribute to both NPS ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s critical minerals ecosystem and promoting self-reliance in high-tech industries, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the rationalisation of royalty rates for four critical minerals — graphite, caesium, rubidium, and zirconium. As per the decision, caesium and rubidium will each attract ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 The Odisha government is gearing up for the next phase of its electric mobility mission with the formulation of the Odisha Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0. At a stakeholder consultation held on Wednesday, Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Commerce & Transport Department, underscored the importance of inter-departmental coordination and active private sector participation ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), the Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, has declared a record dividend of Rs 1,928.46 crore for the financial year 2024–25. Of this, Rs 988.88 crore has been paid to the Government of India, marking the highest-ever dividend payout in the company’s history. A cheque ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 Blenders Pride Fashion Tour, India’s most definitive fashion platform, returns in 2025 with a bold new edition that merges creativity, culture, and technology to set the stage for ‘Fashion’s Next Move’. Partnering once again with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the tour promises to reshape how fashion is experienced, with immersive showcases ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 Union Bank of India commemorated its 107th Foundation Day on November 11 with a grand celebration at the Jio World Convention Centre, BKC, Mumbai, marking more than a century of unwavering service, innovation, and excellence in the Indian banking sector. The milestone event was graced by M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS), ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, is harnessing the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to implement groundbreaking technologies at its mega aluminium plant in Jharsuguda, Odisha. These Industry 4.0 innovations are driving new benchmarks in safer, more sustainable, and highly efficient operations at the world’s largest aluminium smelter. In collaboration ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 11, 2025 The Inner-Wheel Club (IWC) of Bhubaneswar took a significant step towards combating digital violence with the successful hosting of a workshop titled “Cyberbullying – Impact of Digital Violence on Girls.” The event, held at Kamala Nehru Women’s College, drew over 70 students from the +2 classes and received enthusiastic support from the college administration ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 11, 2025 Tata Power, one of India’s leading integrated power companies, has reported a robust financial performance for the second quarter of FY26, with its Profit After Tax (PAT) surging 14 per cent year-on-year to ₹1,245 crore. The company’s revenue for the quarter rose 3 per cent to ₹15,769 crore from ₹15,247 crore in the same ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU AHMEDABAD, NOVEMBER 11, 2025 The Adani Group has announced its foray into the battery energy storage sector with plans to establish a 1,126 MW / 3,530 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Khavda in Gujarat — a landmark initiative that will become India’s largest and among the world’s biggest single-location energy storage projects. The mega facility, comprising ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 11, 2025 Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), one of the world’s largest tractor manufacturers, made a strong global impression at Agritechnica 2025 in Germany, unveiling its next-generation hybrid electric tractor — the TAFE EVX75 — and celebrating the recognition of its TAFE EV28 electric tractor as one of the Top 5 finalists in the “Tractor ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU RAIPUR, NOVEMBER 11, 2025 BALCO Medical Centre (BMC), a state-of-the-art oncology and multi-specialty hospital in Naya Raipur, has achieved a major medical milestone by performing Chhattisgarh’s first haplo-identical (half-matched) stem cell transplant for sickle cell anaemia. This pioneering procedure marks a breakthrough in offering curative treatment to patients who previously lacked fully matched donors. Sickle cell anaemia, one ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 10, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has expanded its low-carbon product portfolio by commencing the production of ‘Restora’ at its Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO) plant in Korba, Chhattisgarh. A subsidiary of Vedanta Limited, BALCO’s inclusion in the Restora production network marks a major milestone in Vedanta Aluminium’s journey toward Net Zero Carbon by ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU  GOLAMAL, NOVEMBER 10, 2025 Aditya Aluminium, in collaboration with the Zilla Swasthya Samiti, observed World Immunization Day at Golamal Village under Katarbaga Gram Panchayat, reaffirming its commitment to community health and well-being. The awareness drive aimed to educate villagers on the importance of timely immunization and disease prevention. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from local health personnel, including ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU CUTTACK, NOVEMBER 10, 2025 Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the CSR arm of Dalmia Bharat Ltd., extended its support to the District Level School Athletics Meet (U–14 & U–17 for Boys & Girls) 2025–26, held at Utkalmani Bidyapitha, Safa, Tangi, Choudwar, Cuttack. The event, aimed at nurturing young sporting talent, reflects DBF’s commitment to promoting grassroots sports and holistic ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 8, 2025 TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has launched an impactful Solar Energy Awareness and Engagement Camp at the renowned Baliyatra Fair in Cuttack, one of Asia’s largest trade and cultural events that celebrates Odisha’s rich maritime heritage. As part of its ongoing commitment ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, NOVEMBER 8, 2025 Jindal Steel, Angul, in collaboration with Vertical India, recently wrapped up the much-anticipated Air Adventure 2025, a spectacular six-day event that brought together employees, their families, and the local community for an unforgettable aerial experience. Held at Savitri Jindal Airport, the event took adventure to new heights, attracting over 600 participants of all ages. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, NOVEMBER 8, 2025 In observance of National Cancer Awareness Day on November 7, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, organized a community outreach session at Women’s College, Jharsuguda. The initiative is part of Vedanta’s ongoing commitment to public health and wellbeing, focusing on equipping young women with critical knowledge on early cancer detection, healthy living, and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), the Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has delivered exceptional results for Q2 and H1 of FY 2025–26, posting a 35% YoY jump in net profit to Rs. 1,433 crore, up from Rs. 1,062 crore last year. The company also recorded its best-ever performance in ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LUCKNOW, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 The 51st Raising Day of NTPC was marked by a spirited and patriotic celebration at the Northern Region Headquarters (NRHQ) in Lucknow on Friday. The event was a fitting tribute to the company’s legacy of over five decades of excellence in powering the nation and fostering a unified spirit within the NTPC family. The ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 Paradip Port Authority celebrated the centenary of Indian Hockey with great zeal and patriotic fervour at the Gopabandhu Kreeda Sansad, turning the occasion into a spirited tribute to India’s glorious hockey legacy. The event not only showcased the essence of teamwork and sportsmanship but also reaffirmed Paradip Port’s unwavering commitment to nurturing sporting excellence. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 In a remarkable stride toward ensuring better health and education for rural children, Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC), through its CSR arm Gramin Vikas Trust (GVT), has launched a large-scale free eye care campaign for students in Odisha’s Chhendipada block of Angul district. The initiative, which includes free eye check-ups and distribution of spectacles, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 Paradip Port Authority joined the nation in a heartfelt tribute to India’s National Song, ‘Vande Mataram’, marking its 150th glorious year as a timeless anthem of unity, pride, and devotion to the Motherland. The celebration, held at the Administrative Building of Paradip Port Authority, was graced by P. L. Haranadh, Chairman, Paradip Port Authority, ...

Experts call for blending innovation with ethics to build resilient and inclusive communities THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 The 13th Indian Social Work Conference (ISWC) 2025, themed “Technology, Innovation, and Society: Challenges and Opportunities for Ecosocial Work and Sustainable Development,” was inaugurated today at Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), Bhubaneswar. The three-day national conference, organized by Centurion ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 Navratna CPSE National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has once again brought global recognition to the nation. Quality Circle (QC) Team ‘Tejas’ from NALCO’s Captive Power Plant, Angul, has bagged the coveted Gold Award at the 50th International Convention on Quality Control Circles (ICQCC) 2025, held in Taipei, Taiwan, from November 3 to 6. Team ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has reinforced its leadership in sustainable industrial transformation with the release of its Sustainable Development Report FY25. The company reported an 8.96% reduction in carbon intensity from its FY21 baseline, announced plans to source 1,500 MW of renewable power by 2030, and achieved 100% fly ash ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU CUTTACK, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited (DCBL), one of India’s leading cement majors, has joined the celebrations at the historic Bali Jatra 2025 in Cuttack, paying a heartfelt tribute to Odisha’s traditional boat-making craftsmen — the keepers of the state’s glorious maritime legacy. Aligning with its brand ethos of celebrating expertise and craftsmanship, the company launched ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, celebrated the spirit of sportsmanship and youth empowerment by hosting the 20th Odisha State Sqay Martial Arts Championship at the Vedanta Martial Arts Training Centre in Jharsuguda. Organized in collaboration with the Sqay Association of Odisha, the championship witnessed spirited participation from over 190 young athletes representing ...

  Over 2,000 disadvantaged youth trained and placed through CSR initiative THEBUSINESSBYES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 5, 2025 In a milestone achievement for rural youth empowerment, Centurion University and LTIMindtree marked the successful placement of 60 students trained under their flagship CSR initiative, the “Empowerment” Skill Development Program. The placement day, a celebration of hands-on training and industry integration, saw graduates ...

How the Indian Roads Congress gave birth to one of the city’s most well-known neighbourhoods Bhubaneswar , 05.11.2025: Bhubaneswar’s landscape is dotted with many localities that carry history in their names, but few have a story as unique as IRC Village. What is now a bustling, modern neighborhood in Nayapalli once began as a temporary settlement built to host a grand ...

Odisha charts a bold maritime roadmap with new port, shipyard, and cruise terminal projects worth over ₹45,000 crore  THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, NOVEMBER 5, 2025 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday announced an ambitious expansion plan for Paradip Port, declaring that the state’s maritime gateway will be transformed into a Mega Port with a cargo handling capacity of 500 ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 5, 2025 “Vigilance is not merely about preventing wrongdoing; it is about fostering a culture where honesty and fairness guide every action and decision,” said Brijendra Pratap Singh, Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), as the Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines observed Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 across its operations. Singh underscored ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced a transformative development roadmap for Paradip, declaring that the port city will soon become a green hydrogen hub and a focal point of Odisha’s industrial and tourism growth. Inaugurating the Kalinga Baliyatra at Paradip, the Chief Minister described the grand celebration as a “unique blend of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU KALAHANDI, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 In a powerful stride toward youth empowerment and community welfare, Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL), a subsidiary of Aditya Birla Group’s Hindalco Industries, has launched a self-defence training camp for students in the Thuamul Rampur block of Kalahandi district. The initiative, aimed at equipping 240 students with vital self-protection skills, was inaugurated on Monday ...

Pioneering step to empower India’s semiconductor ecosystem through innovation and hands-on learning THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 In a major stride towards strengthening India’s semiconductor innovation landscape, Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with MarqueeSemi and SignatureIP to set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Scalable Silicon Systems, along with an ...

Campaign empowers citizens to “Stop. Verify. Be Secure” amid rising digital threats THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 In a decisive step toward strengthening digital safety at the grassroots, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, partnered with the Odisha Police to host a session of the State Government’s Cyber Security Awareness Campaign – Odisha 2025 at its Jharsuguda operations. Centered ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 The Indian Roads Congress (IRC) has become a catalyst for India’s infrastructure revolution, with its influence reaching across key projects like the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and sacred corridors around the Shrimandir. As Odisha prepares to host the IRC conference once again, the state’s infrastructure story stands as a testament to the IRC’s impact. The Odisha ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) has made a strong appeal to the Ministry of Mines, urging immediate policy intervention to safeguard and future-proof India’s aluminium industry — a sector that holds the potential to attract investments exceeding ₹20 lakh crore and power the country’s industrial ambitions under the Viksit Bharat vision. In ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 2, 2025 Reinforcing its position as Odisha’s most trusted and preferred digital service provider, Reliance Jio has achieved a remarkable milestone by adding over 1.96 lakh new mobile subscribers in September 2025, according to the latest data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). In stark contrast, Vi added only 7,980 subscribers, while Airtel ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, NOVEMBER 2, 2025 Buzzing with enthusiasm and unity, Paradip Port Authority (PPA) on Sunday celebrated Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 with a spirited walkathon that turned the port town into a moving symbol of honesty and transparency. Held under the powerful national theme “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility,” the event reflected PPA’s steadfast dedication to fostering integrity at every ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 1, 2025 In a historic stride toward India’s semiconductor self-reliance, SiCSem Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Archean Chemical Industries Ltd., has broken ground for the nation’s first Integrated Device Manufacturing (IDM) facility at Info Valley, Bhubaneswar. The ₹2,067-crore project marks a defining moment in advancing the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) under the Ministry of Electronics and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 1, 2025 Jindal Foundation, the social arm of Jindal Steel, has been honoured with the “Exceed CSR Award 2025” for “Best Integrated Community Driven CSR Project”, recognising its exemplary contribution to holistic and sustainable community development. The award was presented at a grand ceremony in Bhubaneswar on October 31, 2025, by Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee, former Secretary ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 31, 2025 In a significant boost to Odisha’s industrial and infrastructure landscape, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India, will visit Bhubaneswar on November 1, 2025, to participate in a series of high-impact programmes. A major highlight of the visit will be the ground-breaking ceremony of the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, OCTOBER 31, 2025 Odysse Electric Vehicles, one of India’s fastest-growing premium electric two-wheeler manufacturers, has recorded a remarkable 148 per cent year-on-year growth in sales for October 2025, delivering 1,125 units compared to 453 units in October 2024. This impressive performance has been driven by the company’s expanding distribution network, now covering nearly 300 pin codes across ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, OCTOBER 31, 2025 At Vedanta Aluminium, Jharsuguda, people are at the core of every milestone — driving innovation, performance, and inclusive growth at the world’s largest aluminium smelter. Guided by a strong people-first philosophy, the company has built a culture that fuels operational excellence while deepening its social impact. From promoting gender diversity and LGBTQ+ inclusion to ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, OCTOBER 31, 2025 O.P. Jindal School, located at Jindal Nagar, Angul, celebrated National Unity Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the “Iron Man of India.” The celebration aimed to instil the values of unity, integrity, and brotherhood among the students, reflecting the true spirit of national integration. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 31, 2025 In a landmark milestone for India’s power transmission sector, the country’s first indigenously manufactured 220kV Mobile Gas-Insulated Switchgear (m-GIS) System was delivered to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) by Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems (India) Private Limited (TTDI). The launch marks a major step forward in technological innovation, standardization, and indigenization of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, OCTOBER 31, 2025 Paradip Port Authority (PPA) on Friday organised the “Run for Unity” to commemorate Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, observed nationwide to honour the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This year’s event held special significance as it coincided with the 150th birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, whose vision and leadership were instrumental in ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 31, 2025 In a proud moment for Odisha’s deep-tech ecosystem, BonV Aero, a cutting-edge aerospace and defence technology startup, has been conferred the prestigious SIDM Champion Award (Special Jury) under Category 1 – Technology/Product Innovation to Address Defence Capabilities Gap. The honour was presented by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Satyabrata Satapathy, Co-Founder & CEO of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, OCTOBER 30, 2025 O.P. Jindal School, Angul, hosted a special programme on cyber safety and awareness aimed at educating students on the responsible and secure use of digital platforms. Welcoming the distinguished guests, the Principal, Dr. Ashwini Kumar Sahu, extended warm greetings to Upasana Padhi, Additional Superintendent of Police, and Jignyasa Behera, Deputy Superintendent of Police, DIB, ...