THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 8, 2025 East Coast Railway (ECoR) has delivered a strong performance in both freight and passenger segments during the first half (April–September) of the financial year 2025-26, registering substantial year-on-year growth across key indicators. During this period, ECoR achieved freight loading of 137.6 million tonnes, marking an impressive 11.33 per cent increase over 123.6 million tonnes ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 8, 2025 Odisha’s Development Commissioner Anu Garg has called for complete saturation of benefits under the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) in villages within a 5-km radius of mining zones, emphasizing that every household in mining-affected areas should experience tangible improvements. Addressing a State-level workshop organized by the Planning and Convergence Department on Wednesday, Garg underscored the ...

India Mobile Congress 2025 kicks off with vision of ‘Innovate to Transform’, showcasing India’s global digital leadership THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 8, 2025 “Digital connectivity in India is no longer a privilege or a luxury — it has become an integral part of every Indian’s life,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while inaugurating the 9th edition of the India ...

Modi inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport, dedicates Mumbai’s first underground metro to the nation THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, OCTOBER 8, 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the resolve for a Viksit Bharat — a developed India — lies in driving both speed and progress while ensuring public welfare remains at the heart of governance. Speaking after inaugurating the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 8, 2025 Navratna CPSE National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has taken a major stride towards empowering rural youth through skill development. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement a comprehensive skill training programme for young people from the peripheral villages surrounding NALCO’s operational units at Damanjodi and Angul. The MoU was inked ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 7, 2025 Cotton, one of India’s most vital crops, is far more than a fabric — it is a thread that weaves together the nation’s economic, social, and cultural identity. Celebrated globally on October 7 as World Cotton Day, this occasion honours the versatile fibre’s role in shaping communities and sustaining livelihoods for millions of small ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI/PUNE, OCTOBER 7, 2025 With India’s solar photovoltaic (PV) waste projected to surge to nearly 200,000 tons by 2030 and 1.8 million tons by 2050, researchers at MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) have achieved a breakthrough in sustainability by developing and validating, through lab trials and industry collaboration, a scalable recycling process to tackle the nation’s mounting PV ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 7, 2025 Empowering women is not just about uplifting individuals — it is about transforming entire communities. In India, where women’s participation in the economy remains one of the strongest levers of inclusive growth, socio-economic barriers often stand in their way. In the remote district of Kalahandi, Odisha, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, is ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 7, 2025 Shyam Metalics, one of India’s leading integrated metal producers, announced that its Chairman and Managing Director, Brij Bhushan Agarwal, has been elected as the President of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Stepping into the new role after serving as Senior Vice President of the Chamber, Agarwal brings with him extensive experience and a ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 7, 2025 Marking a new chapter in skill-based higher education, Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), one of India’s leading private skill universities, inaugurated its School of Maritime Studies at the Jatni campus on Monday. The state-of-the-art facility was formally inaugurated by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister ...

Launches festive campaign ‘Spark Your Imagination’ THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, OCTOBER 7, 2025 Pantaloons, India’s most loved and trusted fashion brand, today announced a bold new chapter in its journey by welcoming acclaimed actor and style icon Samantha Ruth Prabhu as its first-ever brand ambassador. This collaboration marks a defining moment for the brand, cementing Pantaloons’ position at the forefront of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 6, 2025 Odisha’s power distribution companies (discoms) have embarked on a transformative journey with the launch of “Odisha 2.0”, a comprehensive initiative focused on holistic development, safety, and employee well-being under the guiding theme “Care Beyond Power – Because People Matter.” Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo inaugurated the flagship project “Training on Wheels” under ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 6, 2025 Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi, Member of Rajya Sabha and National Spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party, underscored the vital role of Company Secretaries in India’s economic future during the Institute of Company Secretaries of India’s (ICSI) 57th Foundation Day celebration in New Delhi on October 4. He emphasized that with India’s rapidly expanding corporate and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 6, 2025 India’s No. 1 tractor export brand, Sonalika Tractors, has once again brought festive cheer to farmers across the country with its advanced, heavy-duty, and technology-driven tractors, achieving its highest-ever monthly sales milestone of 20,786 tractors in September 2025. This outstanding performance has been fuelled by robust domestic demand and Sonalika’s unwavering commitment to ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 6, 2025 Jindal Stainless, India’s largest stainless steel manufacturer, through its wholly owned subsidiary Jindal Stainless Steelway Limited (JSSL), has inaugurated its first stainless steel fabrication unit at Washivali, Patalganga, in Mumbai. The milestone initiative marks a major step toward redefining integrated infrastructure excellence in the country. Spanning four lakh square feet, the state-of-the-art facility is ...

From awareness drives in villages to emergency readiness kits for employees, the company fosters a culture of preventive care and preparedness THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 6, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, marked World Heart Day 2025 with a series of impactful initiatives across its operations in Jharsuguda and Lanjigarh, in alignment with the global theme “Don’t Miss ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 4, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, celebrated Dussehra with grandeur across its operations in Odisha — spanning Jharsuguda, Lanjigarh, and its mining locations. The festivities brought together thousands of employees, their families, and local community members, reflecting the company’s deep-rooted commitment to cultural heritage, social empowerment, and community well-being. Adding a meaningful dimension ...

By Arghya Patnaik The recently released Q1 GDP data for this fiscal, pegging quarterly growth at 7.8%, sparked much jubilation. However, the same newspapers also carried sobering headlines announcing US tariffs of 50% on Indian goods — signalling tectonic shifts towards more protectionist global trade. In this scenario, only inherent competitiveness and diversification can ensure sustained export-led growth. Efficient logistics ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 3, 2025 SBI Life Insurance, one of India’s most trusted private life insurers, has announced the finalists of its national innovation challenge, IdeationX 2.0. Team Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB), emerged triumphant in the semi-finale round held at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, securing a coveted spot in the highly anticipated Grand Finale. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 2, 2025 The government has received an overwhelming 249 applications under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), marking a significant milestone in India’s push to strengthen its domestic electronics value chain, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) said on Thursday. The applications span a wide spectrum of products—from printed circuit boards (PCBs) and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, OCTOBER 2, 2025 Paradip Port Authority (PPA) commemorated the 156th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with solemn tributes and a renewed pledge to uphold his ideals of cleanliness and civic responsibility. P.L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA, offered floral tributes at the statue of the Father of the Nation in the presence of Sampad Chandra Swain, Minister for Industries, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 1, 2025 In a move aimed at energizing state finances and fuelling developmental activities during the festive season, the Union government has released an additional tax devolution of ₹1,01,603 crore to state governments, the Ministry of Finance announced on Wednesday. This special release comes ahead of the regular monthly devolution scheduled for October 10 and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 Asheesh Pandey today assumed charge as the Managing Director & CEO of Union Bank of India. A seasoned banker with over 27 years of experience, Shri Pandey began his career at the erstwhile Corporation Bank’s Industrial Finance Branch in Mumbai and later served in its Investment & International Banking Division. Prior to his current ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval for the acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) by Jindal Power Limited (JPL), marking a significant development under the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC). The transaction paves the way for JPL, incorporated under the Companies Act, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 As part of the nationwide observance of ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ and the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign, NTPC Bongaigaon organized a series of impactful activities reaffirming its pledge towards a cleaner and greener environment. The programme, conducted under the aegis of Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 from September 17 to October 2, 2025, echoed ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LUCKNOW, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 The spirit of linguistic pride and cultural celebration came alive as NTPC Northern Regional Headquarters, Lucknow, concluded its Hindi Pakhwada on September 29, marking the end of a vibrant fortnight that began on September 14. The celebrations witnessed enthusiastic participation from employees and their families in a variety of competitions ranging from essay writing, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU GURUGRAM, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 With the festive season bringing a surge in consumer demand, Kenstar, one of India’s most trusted home appliance brands, has unveiled a new range of innovations that blend comfort, style, and savings. The brand is rolling out marquee launches across cooling, water heating, and kitchen appliances, reaffirming its position as a frontrunner in energy ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 India’s pharmaceutical exports, currently valued at nearly $27.8 billion, are poised to cross the $30 billion mark by the end of this year, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday. Speaking at the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 Greaves Electric Mobility (GEML), India’s leading name in electric two-wheelers, has announced a range of festive offers for customers in Odisha, making clean, connected, and affordable mobility more accessible than ever. The company, known for its award-winning innovations and reliable engineering, aims to add extra joy to the festive season with exciting benefits on ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery has strengthened its retail presence in Odisha with the launch of its second exclusive showroom in the state, located at Stalwart Height in Bhubaneswar. Hari Krishna Group Founder and Managing Director Ghanshyam Dholakia inaugurated the showroom on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion journey. To celebrate ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 Reliance Jio employees across Odisha came together on Saturday to participate in the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign under the Swachh Bharat Mission, reinforcing their commitment to community well-being and public hygiene. The special drive, organised by Reliance Foundation, covered key urban centres including the state capital Bhubaneswar and drew enthusiastic participation from employees across ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 Jindal Steel has achieved another major milestone in its expansion journey by successfully commissioning a new 250 MT Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) at its integrated steel plant in Angul. The addition of this 3 MTPA BOF raises the crude steelmaking capacity of the facility from 6 MTPA to 9 MTPA, significantly strengthening India’s steel ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 With the festive season in full swing, Tata Power’s Odisha distribution companies — TPCODL, TPNODL, TPSODL, and TPWODL — have intensified their public safety initiatives to ensure citizens enjoy celebrations with uninterrupted and reliable electricity. The discoms have pledged to provide high-quality power supply while strongly advocating for consumer awareness on essential safety practices ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 In a strategic move to modernise cargo operations and boost industrial growth, Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has signed a Concession Agreement with AM/NS Ports for the mechanisation of the CQ-III berth, enabling advanced handling of dry bulk cargo. The landmark pact is expected to significantly enhance efficiency, strengthen logistics, and position Paradip Port as ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 With the onset of the festive season, TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has initiated a series of proactive measures to ensure public safety and uninterrupted power supply. Comprehensive inspections were undertaken across Puja Pandals, vending zones, and marketplaces in prominent areas of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 In large-scale industrial operations, where powerful machinery and intricate tools are commonplace, adopting a safety-first mindset is the most fundamental trait an employee must possess. Integrating this mindset into daily activities—both on the factory floor and beyond—ensures its adoption as a way of life, extending its influence to the wider community. Vedanta Aluminium recognizes ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 Behind the smelters, refineries, and rolling mills that make Vedanta Aluminium India’s largest aluminium producer stands a dynamic workforce of 2,000 engineers. Spread across Jharsuguda and Lanjigarh in Odisha and Korba in Chhattisgarh, this diverse community of talent does far more than keeping machines in motion. They are innovators, problem-solvers, and agents of change ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 The Government of India’s PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, launched under the innovative Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model, is poised to revolutionize rooftop solar adoption by making it more accessible and affordable for households across the country. In Odisha, power distribution companies (Discoms) are playing a pivotal role in implementing this initiative. In this ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has etched its name in history by becoming the fastest Indian major port to achieve 75 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo throughput in a financial year. The milestone, reached within just six months of FY 2025-26, surpasses all previous records across Indian ports and reflects the port’s rising efficiency ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 Jindal Steel has achieved a landmark distinction by becoming the country’s first large, diversified enterprise — and the first integrated steel manufacturer — to be recognised as an ‘Awarding Body’ by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India. The ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 Aditya Aluminium Lapanga, a unit of Hindalco Industries Limited, observed National Nutrition Week 2025 by organizing a series of impactful awareness programs across RR Colony Pondloi, RR Colony Ludhapali, Bomaloi, Golamal, and Bhoipali. The initiative, driven by the company’s CSR team under the theme “Eat Right for a Better Life,” sought to enhance nutritional ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 Navratna CPSE National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) held its 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday in Bhubaneswar. Addressing shareholders virtually, Brijendra Pratap Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, expressed his deep gratitude for their trust and support, while highlighting the company’s record-breaking financial and operational performance in FY 2024-25. In his address, Singh reaffirmed ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 Centurion University has entered into a landmark partnership with L&T Technology Services Ltd. (LTTS) to establish a state-of-the-art Center of Excellence (CoE) dedicated to Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies. The initiative aims to redefine technology education and innovation, with a sharp focus on advanced domains such as Quantum Computing, Blockchain, and future-ready digital solutions. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 Odisha is sowing the seeds for a maize revolution. The state held its first consultative workshop under the Mukhyamantri Maka Mission (MMM) on Friday at the Krushi Bhawan Auditorium, Bhubaneswar, marking a decisive step toward transforming Odisha into a leading maize production hub. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 In a major step towards digital governance and citizen-centric service delivery, the Odisha government on Friday unveiled *‘Ama Sathi’* (My Companion), a unified WhatsApp chatbot that will provide access to 120 essential public services at the touch of a button. Launched by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, the chatbot will allow citizens to apply for ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on September 27 to inaugurate a slew of major projects, including railway initiatives worth ₹1,700 crore and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) indigenously developed 4G stack. From Jharsuguda, the Prime Minister will also flag off the Amrit Bharat Express connecting Berhampur in Odisha with Udhna in Surat ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 Bringing finality to one of India’s longest-running insolvency battles, the Supreme Court on Friday upheld JSW Steel’s ₹19,700-crore resolution plan for debt-ridden Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL). The landmark verdict ends an eight-year legal tussle and secures JSW’s ownership of the steelmaker, which was once among the Reserve Bank of India’s infamous ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 Hindustan Copper Ltd. (HCL), the Miniratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, showcased robust growth and strategic vision at its 58th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually from Kolkata today. Welcoming the members, Chairman & Managing Director Sanjiv Kumar Singh highlighted the global and Indian copper market trends, HCL’s operational and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, announced the felicitation of 48 meritorious students by Subhalaxmi Cooperative, one of Odisha’s largest women-led cooperatives and self-help groups extensively supported by the company. The recognition formed part of an annual initiative dedicated to honouring academic brilliance and encouraging students to strive for higher scholastic achievements in ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 Jindal Steel has achieved a landmark in India’s steelmaking journey with the commissioning of the Bhagavati Subhadrika Blast Furnace–II, one of the largest and most advanced blast furnaces in the world. With a capacity of 5 MTPA and a useful volume of 5,499 m², the new furnace has doubled Angul’s production potential, positioning it ...