THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 14, 2025 Vedanta Limited, today reaffirmed its decade long commitment to rural women’s empowerment, marking the International Day of Rural Women, with a compelling milestone: 6 Lakh women have been enabled to transition into micro-entrepreneurship, generating ₹26 crore in cumulative economic impact. Vedanta’s integrated approach addresses the foundational barriers rural women face: access to capital, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, OCTOBER 14, 2025 In a significant move towards empowering rural women and fostering sustainable livelihoods, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has inaugurated a new office and product gallery operated by the Subhalaxmi Cooperative in Jharsuguda. This milestone marks a step forward in the company’s ongoing commitment to community development, as the new centre will act ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 13, 2025 India’s net direct tax collections surged 6.33 per cent year-on-year to ₹11.89 lakh crore as of October 12, 2025, reflecting steady momentum in the government’s revenue inflows, according to data released by the Income Tax Department on Monday. Gross direct tax collections touched ₹13.92 lakh crore in the current financial year (FY 2025-26), ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ROURKELA, OCTOBER 13, 2025 In a major production milestone, the Hot Strip Mill–2 (HSM-2) of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), a unit of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), has set a new single-day production record, reflecting the plant’s growing operational excellence and efficiency. On October 10, 2025, HSM-2 rolled 9,733 tonnes of slab weight to produce 403 coils ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 13, 2025 In a major step towards promoting holistic child nutrition, Vedanta’s flagship social impact initiative, Nand Ghar, in collaboration with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) Foundation for Nutrition, has announced the distribution of 1,00,000 units of Shishu Sanjeevani — a fortified nutrition supplement for children aged 3 to 6 years — across seven states ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LANJIGARH, OCTOBER 13, 2025 In a bid to restore sight and enhance the quality of life for elderly individuals in rural Odisha, Vedanta Aluminium’s Lanjigarh unit has launched the first phase of its Annual Cataract Surgery Drive under its flagship healthcare initiative, Project Aarogya. The programme aims to benefit residents of 92 villages across Kalahandi and Rayagada districts, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 13, 2025 India’s retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), eased sharply to an over eight-year low of 1.54 per cent in September 2025, driven by falling prices of food and fuel items, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday. This marks the lowest year-on-year inflation since June 2017 ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 11, 2025 In a resounding affirmation of its commitment to sustainable development, Hindalco Industries Limited, a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, has secured top honours at the prestigious ESG Awards 2025, jointly presented by the International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Society (IBAAS) and CETIZION Verifica. Hindalco’s Aditya Aluminium unit at Lapanga clinched the coveted ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, OCTOBER 11, 2025 “At Vedanta, safety is a shared value that defines our purpose and performance.” With this powerful statement, C Chandru, CEO of Vedanta Jharsuguda, set the tone for the Power Safety Circle Conclave — a flagship initiative by Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, aimed at strengthening the culture of industrial safety and operational excellence. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 11, 2025 Odisha’s sports fraternity celebrated another proud moment as badminton prodigy Swetaparna Panda was named the winner of the 33rd Ekalabya Puraskar for 2025. The prestigious award, instituted by IMPaCT and managed by IMFA, honours outstanding sporting talent from the state and has become one of Odisha’s most coveted recognitions in sports. The Ekalabya Puraskar ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 10, 2025 A one-day conference on “Viksit Bharat 2047 & Viksit Odisha 2036” was held today at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, bringing together senior government officials, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss strategies for driving inclusive and sustainable growth in Odisha and across India. The conference was graced by Pradeep Kumar Jena, Chairman, OERC, as the Chief ...

National AI Talent Mission proposed to make India the global hub for AI workforce THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 10, 2025 In a landmark move to harness the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI), NITI Aayog on Friday released the “Roadmap for Job Creation in the AI Economy”, setting out India’s vision to turn technological disruption into a massive employment ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, OCTOBER 10, 2025 Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has been officially recognized as a Green Hydrogen Hub under the Government of India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). This significant milestone positions the port as a key player in India’s clean energy and decarbonization efforts. The designation comes under the guidelines of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 10, 2025 The Supreme Court of India on Friday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a probe into allegations made by Viceroy Research LLC, a US-based short-seller, against Vedanta Group firms. The bench, comprising Justices P.S. Narasimha and A.S. Chandurkar, expressed strong disapproval, questioning why foreign companies were interfering in India’s internal corporate matters. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 9, 2025 Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, has achieved a significant global milestone by securing a position in the 1501+ band worldwide and a national rank of 98 in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) 2026. This marks a remarkable leap for the University, which had previously featured in THE’s ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 09, 2025 India is facing an urgent crisis of talent loss. Every year, millions of students leave the country to study at foreign universities, draining billions of rupees from the economy and robbing India of its brightest minds. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks of making India self-reliant — “from chip to ship” — he’s calling ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 9, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has announced plans to double the size of Vedanta Group’s first all-women locomotive engine crew at its Jharsuguda aluminium smelter by the end of 2025. The company will induct six more women professionals into the existing seven-member team and form a second all-women locomotive unit to ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, OCTOBER 9, 2025 JSW Cement, part of the diversified US$23 billion JSW Group, has strengthened its presence in eastern India with the commissioning of a new, state-of-the-art cement grinding unit at Sambalpur in Odisha, through its subsidiary Shiva Cement. Aligned with the company’s strategy to expand its market footprint in eastern India and meet the region’s growing ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 8, 2025 Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Wednesday said that “India will redefine satellite communications for humanity,” as he inaugurated the Satcom Summit on “Space Networks for Universal Connectivity” at the India Mobile Congress 2025. The summit brought together leading figures from India’s telecom and space sectors, including Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 8, 2025 In a significant step toward accelerating India’s energy self-reliance and enhancing private participation in the coal sector, the Ministry of Coal, through its Nominated Authority, has issued Vesting Orders for five coal blocks under the ongoing commercial coal block auctions. The Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPA) for these blocks were earlier ...

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 ...