Paradip, October 7, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL) successfully conducted a high-level emergency mock drill on Friday, simulating an ammonia safety valve leak from the ammonia supply line. The drill, organized under the supervision of officials from the Factories and Boilers department, was aimed at bolstering the plant’s emergency response and preparedness capabilities. The exercise attracted participation from ...

Mumbai, October 6, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Company Limited, a leading private life insurer, has launched its latest deferred annuity plan, Reliance Nippon Life Nishchit Pension, aimed at providing customers with a guaranteed lifelong income. This plan is designed to help streamline retirement income and safeguard against long-term interest rate fluctuations, offering a dependable financial solution as ...

New Delhi, October 6, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of the nation’s leading public sector banks, has been recognized as Green Ribbon Champions under the category Green Banking Initiative of the Year 2024. This prestigious accolade celebrates PNB’s remarkable efforts in sustainability through its transformative Go Green initiative, led under the project PNB Palaash – Uniting for ...

Bhubaneswar, October 6, 2024 (TBB Bureau): As Dussehra approaches, TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has rolled out a series of proactive safety measures to ensure a safe and uninterrupted power supply during the celebrations. To mitigate risks and safeguard the public, TPCODL has issued important guidelines for event ...

Bongaigaon, October 5, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  In celebration of Wildlife Week, NTPC Bongaigaon partnered with the Divisional Forest Office (DFO), Kokrajhar, to host a wildlife awareness program at the Choraikhola Forest Range within the Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary. The event, held on Saturday, aimed to educate local communities, students, and villagers on the importance of wildlife conservation and the sanctuary’s role ...

Rajgangpur, October 5, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a heartwarming celebration of resilience and achievement, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd. (DCBL), one of India’s leading cement manufacturers, honoured Abhishek Shukla, a cricketing sensation and an inspiring employee of Dalmia Cement, for his incredible journey and achievements. Abhishek, who was born with an amputated left hand, has defied all odds to not only ...

New Delhi, October 4, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a landmark move underscoring its deep-rooted commitment to sports in Odisha, billionaire Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Limited has acquired full ownership of the Kalinga Lancers, a premier hockey team based in Bhubaneswar. This acquisition, announced on Friday during a franchisee event in New Delhi, comes as anticipation builds for the much-awaited return of ...

Bhubaneswar, October 4, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Indian Silk House Agencies, Bengal’s leading retail chain known for its exquisite collection of sarees from across India, on Friday launched its new store in Bhubaneswar. This marks a significant step in the brand’s expansion as it brings its rich tradition of hand-woven sarees to the vibrant city. This new outlet will provide Bhubaneswar ...

Kolkata, October 4, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Linde India today announced the commissioning of a state-of-the-art 250 metric tonnes per day air separation unit (ASU) at Ludhiana, Punjab. The new facility, which is the company’s second merchant plant in northern India, will significantly boost Linde’s capacity to supply critical gases, including medical and industrial oxygen, nitrogen, and argon, to a wide ...

Bhubaneswar, October 4, 2024 (TBB Bureau): KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, a trusted name in the jewellery industry, has opened its first exclusive showroom at Patia in Bhubaneswar, further expanding its presence across India. This grand launch brings the total number of KISNA showrooms nationwide to 41. The inauguration ceremony was graced by the presence of Ghanshyam Dholakia, Founder and ...

New Delhi, October 4, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a move set to boost India’s logistics and e-commerce sectors, the Department of Posts (DoP) under the Ministry of Communications and Amazon Seller Services Private Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday, marking a new chapter in their longstanding collaboration. The MoU was signed by Kushal Vashist, General Manager of ...

New Delhi, October 4, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the Indian subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, has unleashed a new contender in the big bike segment with the launch of the Suzuki GSX-8R. Designed to set “The New Standard of Sport,” this cutting-edge sportbike blends performance, advanced features, and style to deliver an exhilarating riding ...

New Delhi, October 4, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that India’s per capita income is projected to increase by at least $2,000 over the next five years, driven by overall economic growth. Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave, organized by the Ministry of Finance in collaboration with the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), Sitharaman highlighted ...

Bhubaneswar, October 3, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  Wonderla Holidays, India’s largest amusement park chain, is bringing extra joy to the Puja season with its exciting Puja Upahar offer at Wonderla Bhubaneswar. Visitors can now experience the thrill of Odisha’s premier amusement park at a special discounted rate of just Rs. 679 per ticket, valid for bookings made until October 31, 2024. ...

Bhubaneswar, October 3, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Navratna CPSE, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), actively participated in the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva 2024 campaign. In line with the directives from the Union Ministry of Mines and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, the Swachhata Hi Seva fortnight was observed from September 17 to October 2, 2024, with a focus on ...

Bhubaneswar, October 3, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday expressed optimism about attracting foreign investments after a productive meeting with ambassadors and representatives from 34 countries in New Delhi. The discussions, which focused on the state’s investment potential, emphasized sectors such as semiconductors, petrochemicals, information technology, green energy, electronics, and food processing. After the meeting, ...

Ranchi, October 3, 2024 (TBB Bureau): NTPC Mining Limited (NML) celebrated Gandhi Jayanti and the 10th anniversary of Swachh Bharat Diwas at its headquarters in Ranchi on Wednesday. On this special occasion, Animesh Jain, Chief Executive Officer of NTPC Mining Limited and Regional Executive Director (Coal Mining), along with Rajnish Rastogi, CGM (HR), and other senior officials, led the celebrations. ...

Customers must register by October 31st to avail free drone pilot training Hyderabad, October 3, 2024 (TBB  Bureau): Marut Drones, a leading DGCA-certified drone technology company specializing in manufacturing and training, has launched a free DGCA-certified pilot training program for customers, marking a significant step towards expanding drone technology adoption in agriculture. Through this initiative, customers can obtain a DGCA ...

Mumbai, October 3, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant boost to the nationwide Jan Andolan for Swachhata, more than 75,000 volunteers joined Reliance’s WeCare4Swachhata campaign across 4,100 locations, making a strong statement for a cleaner and greener India. Organized during the Government of India’s Swachhata Hi Seva fortnight, the campaign saw active participation from Reliance employees, their families, and local ...

Bhubaneswar, October 3, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Greenply Industries Limited, a leader in India’s interior infrastructure industry, has unveiled its latest brand campaign, “Har Zarurat Ka Reply”. Following the success of its Zero Emission TVC, Greenply’s new campaign introduces India’s first bird influencer, a cheeky and quick-witted parrot named Gullu. Through humor and charm, the campaign underscores Greenply’s commitment to creating ...

Bhubaneswar, October 3, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Bingo! Tedhe Medhe is set to make this Durga Puja even more electrifying with the launch of its special tribute song, ‘Rockanjali.’ Celebrating 50 glorious years of Bengali rock music, Rockanjali brings together legendary musicians from iconic bands — Siddhartha Sankar Roy (Siddhu) and Avijit Burman (Pota) from Cactus, Gaurab Chatterjee (Gabu) from Lakkhichhara, ...

Bhubaneswar, October 2, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  “Climate change is an urgent problem that requires decentralized, practical energy solutions, and solar energy is one of the most effective ways to combat this crisis,” said Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki, Professor at IIT Bombay and Founder of the Energy Swaraj Foundation, during the launch of the Bhubaneswar Chapter of the foundation at Centurion ...

Bhubaneswar, October 2, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission, Reliance Jio organized a special cleanliness drive, Swachhata Hi Seva 2024, on October 1st across more than 30 towns in Odisha. Over 600 Jio employees actively participated in this initiative, underscoring the company’s commitment to regional development and national causes. The event reinforced ...

Bhubaneswar/Patnagarh, October 2, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Flag Foundation of India, led by industrialist and philanthropist Naveen Jindal, achieved a significant milestone on Wednesday with the installation of its 150th Monumental National Flag Pole in Patnagarh, Balangir. This towering structure stands as a proud symbol of national pride and unity. The inauguration ceremony was marked by the presence of Odisha ...

New Delhi, October 2, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval for the acquisition of Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited (BSV) by Mankind Pharma Ltd. This acquisition involves Mankind Pharma securing 100% shareholding in BSV, marking a significant move in the pharmaceutical industry. Mankind Pharma, a publicly listed entity, is a major player in the ...

Bongaigaon, October 2, 2024 (TBB Bureau): NTPC Bongaigaon commemorated the birth anniversaries of two of India’s most revered leaders, Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, with a heartfelt tribute, honoring their enduring legacies. The ceremony saw the participation of senior officials, employees, and union representatives, who gathered to pay their respects. Akhilesh Singh, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon, led the ...

New Delhi, October 1, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The growth rate of Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue slowed to 6.5% in September, with collections totaling Rs 1.73 lakh crore. The dip is attributed to a slower rise in collections from both domestic transactions and imports. Despite this, tax experts remain optimistic about the months ahead, citing the upcoming festival season, ...

Bhubaneswar, October 01, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) has been honoured with the CSR Journal Excellence Award 2024 for its significant contributions to sports promotion in India. The award was presented at the 7th edition of the ceremony in Mumbai on Monday. This recognition highlights JSP’s extensive efforts through its social arm, Jindal Foundation, to nurture sports ...

New Delhi, October 1, 2024 (TBB Bureau): India’s coal production continues its upward trajectory, with the Ministry of Coal reporting a 5.85% growth in production for FY 2024-25 compared to the same period last year. In September 2024 alone, coal production reached 68.94 million tonnes (MT), surpassing last year’s 67.26 MT for the same month, reflecting a 2.49% increase. Cumulative ...

Mumbai, October 1, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Odysse Electric Vehicles, India’s fastest-growing premium electric vehicle manufacturer, reported an impressive total of 367 units sold in September 2024, setting a new monthly sales record. This achievement reflects a growth of over 10% compared to August 2024. The surge in sales is attributed to the strategic expansion of Odysse Electric’s network across the ...

New Delhi, October 1, 2024 (TBB Bureau): India Inc’s credit quality has shown significant improvement, driven by resilient domestic growth and continued government policy support, according to leading credit rating agencies. CRISIL Ratings reported 506 company upgrades in the first half of the current fiscal, compared to 184 downgrades. This resulted in an upgrade-to-downgrade ratio of 2.75, a substantial rise ...

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, October 01, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Dr. Bibhudatta Mahapatra, Vice President of Corporate Communications & CSR at the Aditya Birla Group, was honoured today with the prestigious Mahatma Award 2024 for Leadership in CSR and Social Impact. This coveted award recognizes his exceptional contributions to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Corporate Communications, with a focus on driving sustainable change ...

Bhubaneswar, October 01, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a transformative move for rural women entrepreneurs, Charanjit Singh, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), announced the launch of GreenKraft.co.in, a pioneering online sales platform owned exclusively by women producers from rural India. The announcement was made during the National Livelihoods Conclave held in Varanasi recently. GreenKraft, incubated by Industree ...

Ranchi, October 01, 2024 (TBB Bureau): NTPC Mining has delivered an outstanding performance in the first half (H1) of FY 2024-25 (FY25), producing over 19 million metric tonnes (MMT) of coal, marking a 20% year-on-year (YoY) growth. Additionally, the company dispatched 19.7 MMT of coal to NTPC’s power stations, registering a 16% increase compared to the previous financial year. Despite ...

Bongaigaon, October 01, 2024 (TBB Bureau): NTPC Bongaigaon has demonstrated its excellence in innovation and teamwork by securing multiple Gold awards at the Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI) CCQC 2024. Four teams from the plant were honored for their innovative solutions to critical operational challenges, showcasing NTPC Bongaigaon’s commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement. Team U-235 from the ...

Bhubaneswar, October 1, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Dalmia Bharat Ltd., a leader in India’s cement industry, proudly celebrated the 5th anniversary of its esteemed initiative, ‘Aap Hain Sachche Viswakarma,’ across Eastern India. This landmark event honored 272 veteran contractors, acknowledging their invaluable contributions to the construction sector alongside their families, dealers, and the broader contractor community. The initiative aims to celebrate ...

Ranchi, September 30, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Hindi Pakhwada at NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters in Ranchi concluded on September 30, 2024, after a fortnight of engaging activities that promoted the use of Hindi. The celebration featured various competitions, including handwriting, paragraph writing, slogan creation, and essay writing, which saw active participation from employees. The event’s highlight was the inauguration of ...

Ranchi, September 30, 2024 (TBB Bureau): As part of the ongoing “Swachhata Hi Seva” campaign, NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters (CMHQ) in Ranchi organized a range of activities during the Swachhta Pakhwada, aimed at raising awareness and fostering a culture of cleanliness. A key highlight was a workshop on “Waste Segregation,” conducted in collaboration with the local NGO Urban Kheti. The ...

New Delhi, September 30, 2024 (TBB Bureau): SBI Card, India’s largest pure-play credit card issuer, has partnered with Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA), Singapore’s national carrier, to launch the KrisFlyer SBI Card. Tailored for super-premium cardholders, this travel-centric card offers exclusive privileges both in the air and on the ground across the SIA Group, which includes Singapore Airlines, Scoot airline, KrisShop.com, ...

Sambalpur, September 30, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 100 million tonnes of coal production for the financial year 2024-25. The company reached this milestone on Sunday, 18 days ahead of schedule, registering an impressive 13 per cent growth compared to the same period last fiscal year. This early achievement highlights MCL’s ...

Bhubaneswar, September 30, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are increasingly turning to alternative funding sources such as non-convertible debentures (NCDs), commercial papers (CPs), foreign currency borrowings (FCBs), and securitisation to fuel their growth. This shift comes amid a slowdown in bank loans after risk weights on lending to higher-rated NBFCs were raised last year. A recent analysis of ...

Basel (Switzerland), September 30, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Syngenta Group, a global leader in agricultural innovation, has launched Cropwise AI, a state-of-the-art GenAI system designed to enhance the efficiency of agronomic advisors and growers. The announcement was made at the World AgriTech Innovation Summit in London today. Cropwise AI aims to improve crop management practices by leveraging advanced machine learning algorithms ...

Bhubaneswar, September 29, 2024 (TBB Bureau): TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and Government of Odisha, has been conferred with the prestigious SKOCH Awards 2024 at the 99th SKOCH Summit, held at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Recognized for its cutting-edge initiatives, TPCODL has been awarded the Gold Award for “Digitally Karan – ...

Paralakhemundi, September 28, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), in collaboration with the Operational Research Society of India (ORSI), Bhubaneswar Chapter, successfully concluded the two-day International Conference on “Viksit Bharat: Innovative Business, Agriculture, Technology, and Resource Management for Sustainable Growth” on Friday. The event attracted over 200 participants, including global experts, researchers, and policymakers from more ...

Jharsuguda, September 28, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has successfully concluded a week-long Swachhata Abhiyan in Jharsuguda, as part of the Government of India’s ‘Swachhata Hi Sewa’ initiative. This campaign focused on improving public spaces, raising awareness about waste management, and promoting green practices, all in alignment with the company’s broader sustainability strategy. The initiative featured ...

Bhubaneswar, September 28, 2024 (TBB Bureau): ITC Sunfeast Dark Fantasy, one of India’s most beloved cookie brands known for transforming everyday moments into extraordinary experiences, proudly unveils its latest initiative, “Big Fantasies: Give Wings to Your Imagination.” With this creative and innovation-driven program, the brand seeks to spark creativity and imagination in children by blending art with technology. This groundbreaking ...

New Delhi, September 27, 2024 (TBB Bureau): On the occasion of World Tourism Day, Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India’s leading public sector banks, is encouraging its customers to explore the world’s diverse landscapes and cultures without the hassle of currency management. With the launch of the PNB Multi-Currency World Travel Card, globetrotters and business travellers can now enjoy ...

NALCO setting new milestones with record-breaking achievements: CMD  Bhubaneswar, September 27, 2024 (TBB Bureau): With a clear strategy aligned with national priorities and global trends, the future looks bright for Navratna CPSE National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) as it aims to bolster India’s industrial prowess and economic resilience. Reaffirming the company’s vision, NALCO Chairman-cum-Managing Director Sridhar Patra said that the ...

New Delhi, September 27, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant step towards promoting holistic nutrition for children, Project Nand Ghar, under the Anil Agarwal Foundation, has launched a program to distribute millet protein shakes across Nand Ghars in states where Vedanta operates. Throughout September, over 50,000 millet shakes will be distributed to approximately 6,000 children across multiple districts in Odisha, ...

Sambalpur, September 27, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has reached a remarkable milestone in operational excellence by surpassing 100 million tonnes in coal dispatch for the financial year 2024-25. This achievement was realized on Thursday, a full 16 days ahead of the previous fiscal year’s record. The significant 100 million tonnes of coal dispatch reflects an impressive 7 ...