Bhubaneswar, September 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated railway and national highway projects valued at over Rs 3,800 crore on Tuesday, commemorating 100 days of the NDA government 3.0. During his address, Modi launched the Odisha government’s ‘Subhadra Yojana,’ a financial assistance initiative aimed at empowering women, which he described as crucial for the state’s development. He ...

NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 (TBB BUREAU):  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to unveil the New Pension Scheme (NPS) ‘Vatsalya’ in New Delhi on September 18. The launch event will include participation from schoolchildren and will be mirrored by similar events at approximately 75 locations across India. Introduced in the Union Budget 2024, the ‘Vatsalya’ scheme enables parents to ...

NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Jindal Steel and Power Ltd, in partnership with Jindal Renewables, has unveiled plans for India’s largest green hydrogen investment by a domestic steelmaker. The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at driving decarbonization and establishing leadership in green energy within India’s steel sector. The agreement outlines Jindal Steel’s strategy ...

BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): In a landmark event set to bolster Odisha’s railway infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone and dedicate several significant railway projects in the state on Tuesday. With a combined investment of Rs 2,871 crore, these initiatives are designed to enhance rail connectivity, alleviate congestion on crucial routes, and foster socio-economic ...

Bongaigaon, September 16, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  NTPC Bongaigaon, in partnership with the NTPC Executive Association of Bongaigaon (NEAB), celebrated Engineers’ Day with fervour, honouring the legacy of the eminent engineer Sir M. Visvesvaraya. The event began with floral tributes to Sir M. Visvesvaraya, led by Debabrata Kar, GM (O&M), in the presence of Asutosh Biswas, GM (Operation), Sanjay Deb Barman, ...

BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Tata Steel on Monday said that Odisha is poised to become the company’s largest investment destination following the phase-II expansion of its Kalinganagar plant from 3 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) to 8 mtpa. The steel giant has invested Rs 27,000 crore in the second phase of the Kalinganagar plant expansion and is nearing ...

Bhubaneswar, September 16, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Athletes from the Odisha-Reliance Foundation (RF) Athletics High Performance Centre (HPC) delivered a remarkable performance at the SAFF Junior Athletics Championships held in Chennai, clinching a total of five medals and demonstrating their elite capabilities on an international stage. DM Jayaram emerged as the star of the event, securing two medals: a bronze in ...

Bongaigaon, September 14, 2024 (TBB Bureau): NTPC Bongaigaon marked Hindi Diwas with a vibrant and meaningful celebration on Saturday, highlighting the importance of the Hindi language in both personal and professional spheres. The event was inaugurated by Debabrata Kar, General Manager (O&M), who began the proceedings by administering an oath to the employees, encouraging them to embrace and use Hindi ...

Udaipur, September 14, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a groundbreaking move for gender representation in the mining industry, Hindustan Zinc Limited’s all-women mine rescue team is set to make history by representing India at the prestigious XIII International Mine Rescue Competition. This event, organized by Colombia’s National Mining Agency under the aegis of the International Mines Rescue Body (IMRB), will feature ...

Bhubaneswar, September 14, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a glittering celebration of luxury and elegance, Khimji Jewellers is set to unveil its fourth large-format store in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, marking a significant milestone for Odisha’s premier jewellery brand. The grand opening will take place at the brand-new 6000 sq. ft. showroom located at Samantarapur Square. The new showroom stands as a ...

Jharsuguda, September 13, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has successfully conducted an extensive filaria awareness campaign across 85 villages in Jharsuguda district, reaching more than 90,000 residents. The initiative, aimed at combating the rise of Lymphatic Filariasis cases during the monsoon season, was implemented in collaboration with the district administration, ASHA workers, and Anganwadi workers. Lymphatic ...

BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Tata Power, in collaboration with the Skill Development and Technical Education Department of the Government of Odisha, has launched a significant skill development initiative to empower ITI students across the state. The initiative, part of the ‘Skilled in Odisha’ program, is already making substantial strides in preparing students with future-ready skills. The program spans ...

Kolkata, September 13, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Institute of Governance Professionals of India (IGPI), a subsidiary of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), has launched its inaugural ICSI Board Mentorship Programme in Ooty, Tamil Nadu. The 3-day programme, taking place from September 12-14, 2024, is aimed at equipping Board Members, Directors, and Senior Leaders with essential knowledge in ...

Kolkata, September 13, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Centre for Corporate Governance Research and Training (CCGRT) Kolkata of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), in association with Amity University, Kolkata, organized a symposium on Friday, focusing on the crucial topic, Impact of Green Economy and Environmental Sustainability on Climate Change and its Resilience: A Modern Approach Towards National Agenda ...

Bhubaneswar, September 13, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), one of the leading vaccine manufacturers in India, has announced the launch of “Shashthi,” an indigenous In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) media, developed in collaboration with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). This significant development is poised to revolutionize the IVF technology in India’s dairy sector by making it more affordable for ...

Bhubaneswar, September 12, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive manufacturer, has kicked off its grandest-ever ‘Festival of Cars’ just in time for the festive season. With massive price reductions on a wide range of Cars and SUVs, this limited-period offer provides customers with a chance to own their dream Tata vehicle at unprecedented prices. Available until October 31, ...

Bhubaneswar, September 11, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a major development for global mineral resource management, Indian business giants Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL), Oil India Limited (OIL), and ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) have formalized a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Resources Holdings RSC Ltd. (IRH) of the UAE. This strategic agreement was signed at the UAE-India Business Forum ...

New Delhi, September 11, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer and the world’s top aluminium wire rod manufacturer, introduced two new products at ‘PowerEdge 2024’. The AL59 Ingot, noted for its high electrical conductivity, is ideal for remelting, while the EC-grade Wire Rod, designed for winding strip applications, offers a balance of strength and conductivity. Both are ...

Bhubaneswar, September 10, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Centurion University has announced the successful graduation of its 3-month Certificate Skill Course on “Technician Water Distribution System,” marking a significant milestone for the WADEYE community in Australia. This course, part of the “WADEYE Training Project,” aims to equip First Nation members with essential technical skills to foster economic empowerment and community development. The ...

Mumbai (India) / Caesarea (Israel), September 10, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (Reliance Retail), India’s leading retailer, and Delta Galil Industries, Ltd., a global manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label intimate, activewear, loungewear, and denim apparel for men, women, and children, have announced a strategic partnership in India. This collaboration, structured as a 50-50 joint venture, ...

New Delhi, September 10, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has appointed David Stone as the Chief Executive Officer of its coal mining operations. In his new role, Stone will oversee all coal mining activities, driving strategic initiatives and leveraging technology and innovation to enhance resource efficiency and sustainability. David Stone’s extensive experience will be pivotal in ...

Bhubaneswar, September 10, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, celebrated World Water Week in Odisha’s Kalahandi district with a series of initiatives involving over 1,500 community members. The week-long event underscored the company’s commitment to water conservation and community engagement. The celebrations featured a range of activities, including pond cleaning across more than five villages in the ...

Mumbai, September 10, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Experian India has unveiled a new white paper titled “Small is BIG: How Fintechs are Revolutionizing Lending.” The report highlights the rapidly growing role of fintech companies in providing small-ticket loans to underserved segments of the population, demonstrating how technology is revolutionizing the lending landscape in India. The white paper reveals that fintech companies ...

Bhubaneswar, September 9, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) has been honoured at the ‘Energy Summit: Empowering Utilities with GIS’ track of the UC2024 – ESRI India User Conference in Delhi. Over the past four years, TPCODL has demonstrated a large-scale deployment of Geographical Information System (GIS) technology, covering both urban and rural geographies. Using ESRI ...

Mumbai, September 9, 2024 (TBB Bureau): “NSE’s achievements are a testament to the country’s capability to develop world-class institutions and advance towards a Viksit Bharat, as envisioned by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi,” declared Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan during a ceremony at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) Headquarters on Monday. In a landmark event highlighting India’s financial evolution, Governor ...

Bhubaneswar, September 9, 2024 (TBB Bureau):In a significant boost to its global research capabilities, Amway has announced a groundbreaking $4 million investment to establish four state-of-the-art Research & Development (R&D) laboratories across India. This strategic move underscores Amway’s commitment to advancing health and wellbeing solutions, aligning with its global vision of pioneering next-generation product development. The newly inaugurated labs, located ...

Jajpur, September 9, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Fenesta, India’s largest and leading brand for windows and doors, has further reinforced its retail footprint with the grand opening of its new showroom at Raj Furniture, located in Chorda, Jajpur Road, Jajpur, Odisha. This latest addition aims to bring the best in class Aluminum windows and doors, uPVC windows and doors, and solid ...

New Delhi, September 9, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Amazon on Monday announced a significant milestone with its flagship e-commerce export program, Amazon Global Selling, which is on track to facilitate over $13 billion in cumulative e-commerce exports from India by the end of 2024. The announcement came during the unveiling of the Exports Digest 2024, an annual report that highlights the ...

Mumbai, September 9, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Union Bank of India has announced its decision to become a signatory to the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), a move that aligns with the growing global emphasis on climate risk management and the recent draft guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on climate risk disclosures. PCAF is a global ...

The new Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, signed by key global powers, emphasizes transparency, accountability, and human oversight to prevent AI from reinforcing biases and inequalities, while still encouraging innovation, writes Jayajit Dash   In the annals of history, certain documents stand out as beacons of progress. The Magna Carta, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the Geneva Conventions ...

Mumbai, September 9, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vaishali Pharma Ltd., a leading Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company, has announced a 1:1 bonus issue and a 1:5 stock split, a move aimed at rewarding existing shareholders, enhancing liquidity, and expanding its shareholder base. This decision, made during the board meeting held recently, is subject to necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals. The board approved the ...

Bhubaneswar, September 07, 2024 (TBB Bureau): TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has announced an ambitious plan to solarise one lakh residential buildings under the PM-Suryaghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. As the designated State Implementing Agency for this initiative, TPCODL aims to install rooftop solar power systems for residential consumers ...

Bongaigaon, September 07, 2024 (TBB Bureau): NTPC Bongaigaon, in partnership with the Assam Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF), has inaugurated a comprehensive cancer care program in Kokrajhar district as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. This program aims to provide crucial healthcare services to communities throughout the region. The launch event was marked by the presence of several prominent ...

Jharsuguda, September 07, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, conducted a comprehensive on-site emergency mock drill at its aluminium plant in Jharsuguda. The drill, focusing on transformer fires and subsequent rescue operations, was aimed at enhancing the emergency response capabilities of the plant’s workforce and ensuring preparedness in the event of an actual emergency. The mock drill ...

Bhubaneswar, September 6, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Union Minister Anupriya Patel announced on Friday that Odisha is set to emerge as a leader in the petrochemical sector, which is anticipated to become a USD 1 trillion industry by 2047. Speaking at the “Advanced India: Indian Chemicals and Petrochemicals Paving the Future” conference in Bhubaneswar, Patel highlighted Odisha’s potential to become a ...

Bhubaneswar, September 6, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Tata Power-led Odisha Discoms have demonstrated a strong commitment to the state’s economic development by awarding contracts worth Rs 11,481 crore to local contractors and suppliers. Of this total, Rs 8,690 crore have been allocated to local MSMEs, while Rs 2,791 crore have gone to non-MSMEs over the past three years since the Discoms ...

New Delhi, September 06, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Jindal Stainless, India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, has provided stainless steel for the Vande Bharat sleeper coaches, the prototype of which was recently unveiled by the Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, in Bengaluru recently. Jindal Stainless supplied high-strength tempered 301L grade austenitic stainless steel for this prestigious government project. The coaches are being manufactured ...

Mumbai, September 5, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Reliance Industries Ltd., India’s most valuable company, has announced a 1:1 bonus issue, marking its first such issuance in seven years. The decision, approved by the board on Thursday, will see shareholders receiving one new fully paid-up equity share of ₹10 for every existing fully paid-up share they hold. This move, subject to shareholder ...

Kolkata, September 5, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a strategic move to expand its reach in the vehicle financing sector, Bandhan Bank has partnered with Ashok Leyland, one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on Thursday marks a significant collaboration aimed at providing customized vehicle financing options for customers across the country. Through this partnership, ...

Bhubaneswar, September 5, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  In a significant move to bolster the financial security of its employees, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India (SBI). This partnership aims to provide a range of exclusive financial benefits and services tailored specifically for ECoR’s extensive workforce. The MoU covers ECoR’s 59,762 ...

Mumbai, September 05, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  India’s telecom giant, Reliance Jio, is celebrating its 8th anniversary with a bang, unveiling a range of exclusive offers for its customers. Between September 5 and September 10, Jio users can avail themselves of benefits worth Rs 700 on select recharge plans, including the quarterly plans of Rs 899 and Rs 999, and the ...

Jharsuguda, September 5, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has inaugurated an advanced simulation training centre for Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) and Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) drivers at its expansive aluminium plant in Jharsuguda. This new facility represents a major step in the company’s commitment to enhancing road safety, skill development, and operational excellence in the transportation ...

Bongaigaon, September 04, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The 7-A-Side Departmental Football Tournament 2024 at NTPC Bongaigaon concluded with an electrifying final match on September 3, 2024, where Operation Thunders secured a hard-fought victory over Operation Strikers with a narrow 1-0 scoreline. The intense match kept the audience on the edge of their seats until the last whistle, capping off a spirited ...

Bhubaneswar, September 04, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Security Solutions business of Godrej & Boyce, part of the Godrej Enterprises Group, has launched its latest range of high-security products designed specifically for the jewellery sector. The newly introduced Defender Aurum Pro safes are built to meet the recently established Class E standards set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). This ...

Sijimali (Rayagada), September 04, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  In a significant move to support education in remote areas of Odisha, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has distributed school kits to more than 4,000 students across 50-plus schools near its Kuraloi and Sijimali mines in the tribal-dominated districts of Rayagada, Kalahandi, and Jharsuguda. The school kits, which include a school bag, ...

Mumbai, September 03, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Education loans, particularly those aimed at funding overseas studies, are emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments for non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) in India, driven by increasing demand for higher education. According to CRISIL Ratings, NBFCs’ education loan assets under management (AUM) are projected to grow by 40-45 per cent this fiscal, crossing the ...

Bhubaneswar, September 03, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  Mivi, a prominent innovator in wireless audio technology, has launched its latest True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds, the SuperPods Opera. This third generation of the SuperPods series sets a new benchmark for high-fidelity sound and marks a significant milestone for Mivi, as it becomes the first Indian brand to receive the Hi-Res Wireless Audio ...

Bhubaneswar, September 03, 2024: TVS Motor Company (TVSM), a leading global automaker in the two and three-wheeler segments, has introduced the all-new TVS Jupiter 110 in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. The launch marks the evolution of the popular Jupiter series, which has served as a trusted companion for over 6.5 million customers over the past 11 years. The TVS Jupiter 110 ...

New Delhi, September 3, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  The Indian economy continues to grow at a healthy pace despite challenging global conditions, according to the World Bank’s latest India Development Update: India’s Trade Opportunities in a Changing Global Context. However, to reach its $1 trillion merchandise exports goal by 2030, India must diversify its export basket and leverage global value chains. ...

Bongaigaon, September 2, 2024 (TBB Bureau): NTPC Bongaigaon has been awarded the prestigious CSR Health Impact Award 2024 in the “Child Health System Strengthening Project (Rural)” category for its transformative work in Tuensang District, Nagaland. This recognition underscores the power station’s unwavering commitment to corporate social responsibility and its efforts to uplift rural communities and improve quality of life. The ...