THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 28, 2025 Union Coal Ministry on Tuesday announced the launch of the 14th round of commercial coal mine auctions, offering a fresh set of fully explored and partially explored coal blocks for bidding. This round is set to attract a diverse group of bidders, including experienced miners, new entrants, and technology-driven enterprises, signalling continued growth ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 27, 2025 With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy rainfall across Odisha due to Cyclone ‘Montha’, TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) — a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha — has placed its entire workforce on high alert and issued a public safety advisory to prevent electricity-related incidents during the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 27, 2025 As Cyclone ‘Montha’ approaches the Odisha coast, the State Government has intensified preparedness measures to ensure minimal disruption to essential services. Hon’ble Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management reviewed the readiness of various departments, including the Energy Department, in a high-level meeting attended by the Development Commissioner, ACS-cum-Special Relief Commissioner, Principal Secretary (Energy), and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 27, 2025 A five-day residential Hands-on Skill Development Training Programme for students of Government Vocational Higher Secondary Schools commenced on Monday at Centurion University, Bhubaneswar, under the SPEFL Trade initiative. The programme aims to provide students with practical exposure and enhance their employability through skill-based learning. Inaugurating the training, Niyati Pattnaik, Director, Directorate of Higher Secondary ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 27, 2025 With the impending Cyclone ‘Montha’ approaching the Odisha coast, the State Agriculture Department convened a high-level preparatory meeting under the chairmanship of Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary, Agriculture Department, to ensure readiness and swift response. Dr. Padhee directed that all agriculture officers remain on duty until October 31, with strict instructions that no ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 27, 2025 In a major boost to farmers across the country, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has approved a comprehensive procurement plan worth ₹15,095.83 crore for the Kharif 2025–26 season. The plan covers pulses and oilseeds in Telangana, Odisha, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh and is expected to ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 27, 2025 Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday unveiled Odisha’s ambitious maritime vision at the India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 in Mumbai, announcing investment deals worth ₹50,000 crore to strengthen the state’s position as India’s emerging maritime hub on the eastern coast. Reaffirming his government’s commitment to developing a strong port-led and port-based economy, CM ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, OCTOBER 27, 2025 Union Bank of India has commenced the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 from October 27 to November 2 across all its branches and offices nationwide, aligning with the Central Vigilance Commission’s theme, “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility.” Marking the beginning of the week-long observance, Asheesh Pandey, Managing Director & CEO of Union Bank of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, OCTOBER 27, 2025 Odisha took centre stage at the India Maritime Week 2025 as the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) announced a series of landmark agreements aimed at propelling the state’s maritime and industrial growth. During the Odisha State Session held on Monday, PPA signed five major Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth over ₹2,300 crore with key partners ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, OCTOBER 27, 2025 Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday inaugurated India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 at the NESCO Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, marking the grand opening of what is being hailed as the world’s largest maritime gathering. The five-day event, held under the theme “Uniting Oceans, One Maritime Vision,” has drawn over ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, OCTOBER 27, 2025 Paradip Port Authority (PPA) inaugurated the Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 today with a strong message promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability in governance. The weeklong observance, held from October 27 to November 2, 2025, aligns with the Central Vigilance Commission’s theme, “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility.” The inaugural ceremony began with the administration of the Integrity ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 27, 2025 Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India’s leading public sector banks, inaugurated the Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 at its Corporate Office in Dwarka, New Delhi, under the theme “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility.” The observance began with MD & CEO Ashok Chandra and Chief Vigilance Officer Raghvendra Kumar administering the Integrity Pledge to staff ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 27, 2025 In a compelling grassroots revelation, 81 per cent of Kalahandi residents believe that initiating bauxite mining will unlock jobs, infrastructure, and long-awaited prosperity, according to a new community survey by NGO SWAARA (Social Welfare and Women & Child Advancement in Rural Area) — a grassroots community development organisation. The report, titled “Kalahandi Speaks on ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 26, 2025 Reinforcing its dominance as Odisha’s leading digital service provider, Reliance Jio has recorded the highest addition of new mobile subscribers in the state for August 2025, according to the latest data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Jio added an impressive 1.49 lakh new mobile users during the month, taking its ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 25, 2025 Reaffirming its leadership in community welfare and sustainability, Jindal Steel has been honoured with the Rotary India National CSR Award 2025 (Eastern Region) in the prestigious Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Mega Category. The award acknowledges the company’s exemplary contribution to improving rural water access and sanitation across eastern India. At a glittering ceremony ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 25, 2025 Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu on Saturday announced an ambitious vision to expand India’s aviation infrastructure to 350 airports by 2047, underscoring the government’s long-term commitment to transforming the country into a global aviation hub. The minister made the announcement after inaugurating the newly renovated Terminal 2 (T2) at Delhi’s Indira ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, OCTOBER 25, 2025 In a landmark collaboration, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Meta Platforms Inc. have announced a ₹855-crore joint venture to develop, market, and distribute enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in India, marking a major stride toward commercialising next-generation AI capabilities for business transformation. RIL said in an exchange filing on Saturday that its wholly owned ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 25, 2025 The Ministry of Civil Aviation has reaffirmed its commitment to creating a positive, efficient, and clutter-free workplace — physically, digitally, and mentally—through active participation in the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 5.0. The month-long campaign, which began on October 2 and continues till October 31, 2025, focuses on streamlining administrative ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 25, 2025 In a significant boost to India’s efforts toward self-reliance in critical mineral technologies, the Union Mines Ministry has recognized two more Centres of Excellence (CoEs) — the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, and the Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), Hyderabad — under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM). With this, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 24, 2025 Jio Platforms, the telecom and digital powerhouse of Reliance Industries, is on track to make waves in India’s capital markets with its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO). ICICI Securities has projected a hefty $148 billion equity valuation for the company by September 2027, driven by its strong financials and a bullish outlook on ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, OCTOBER 24, 2025 O.P. Jindal School, Angul, has once again made its mark on the state-level arts scene, with its talented students bringing home multiple awards from the prestigious Kala Utsav-2025 Arts Festival. Held recently at the Government Girls’ High School in Bhubaneswar, the event was organized by the Union Education Ministry, to celebrate the creative potential ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 24, 2025 The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a new program aimed at improving the life expectancy and quality of life for 11 million elderly and vulnerable individuals in Kerala by expanding access to health coverage and building more resilient health systems. Kerala has made significant health improvements over the past two ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 23, 2025 In a landmark development set to reshape Odisha’s industrial landscape, Vedanta Group Chairman, Anil Agarwal, on Thursday met with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the Lok Seva Bhawan here to discuss a series of ambitious new projects. During the meeting, Vedanta unveiled plans to invest a groundbreaking ₹1 lakh crore in the ...

THE BUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LANJIGARH, OCTBER 23, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s leading aluminium producer, is making a transformative impact in rural Kalahandi through two groundbreaking clean energy initiatives — Project Roshan and Project Jyoti. These efforts aim to brighten public spaces and homes with sustainable, solar-powered solutions, enhancing safety, mobility, and the quality of life in the region’s peripheral villages. Under ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, OCTOBER 22, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, spread festive cheer this Diwali by organizing a heartwarming celebration that brought together employees, women entrepreneurs, and children in Jharsuguda. Through this initiative, the company underscored its ongoing commitment to community development. As part of its festive celebrations, Vedanta Aluminium hosted Diya Painting Workshops in collaboration with ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 21, 2025 The Jindal Foundation, the social arm of Jindal Steel, celebrated ‘Seva Diwas’ across multiple states to commemorate the birthday of eminent philanthropist Shallu Jindal, Chairperson of the Foundation and Chancellor of OP Jindal University. The day symbolized her unwavering dedication to humanitarian service, compassion, and social upliftment. True to its mission of “Service Before ...

MoUs worth ₹1.5 lakh crore, Green Hydrogen projects, and cruise tourism plans to position Odisha as a rising maritime powerhouse at global conclave THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, OCTOBER 20, 2025 Paradip Port is set to make waves at the upcoming India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, the world’s largest maritime conclave, scheduled from October 27 to 31. Organized by the Ministry ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 20, 2025 Indian equity markets wrapped up Samvat 2081 on a buoyant note, setting the stage for a spirited start to the new trading year. The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex closed above their one-year highs on Monday, capping off a year that saw resilience amid global and domestic headwinds. The Nifty 50 delivered ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, OCTOBER 20, 2025 Investors in the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2020–21 Series-VII have struck gold literally as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced an early redemption price that translates into a remarkable 153 per cent gain over five years. As per the RBI’s notification, investors holding this tranche can opt for premature redemption on October 20, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, OCTOBER 18, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, reaffirmed its commitment to advancing community health and preventive care through a series of grassroots initiatives this week in Jharsuguda. The company’s efforts included observing Global Handwashing Day through awareness sessions and extending support to the Pulse Polio Immunization Program, in close coordination with the District Health ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 18, 2025 Aditya Aluminium, a unit of Hindalco Industries Limited at Sambalpur, has achieved a significant sustainability milestone with the commissioning of a state-of-the-art 200 KLD Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) Plant featuring advanced Mechanical Vapour Recompression (MVR) technology. The facility ensures complete recycling and reuse of industrial effluents, marking a major stride toward sustainable water management ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 17, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has achieved a major milestone with the grant of its first new product development patent for a lead- and tin-free bismuth-aluminium alloy. This innovation marks a significant advancement in sustainable metallurgy, addressing the global phaseout of hazardous elements such as lead and tin while offering a ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 17, 2025 Aditya Birla Group company Hindalco Industries Ltd.’s Managing Director, Satish Pai, visited the Meenakshi Coal Mines to review its operational performance and assess the progress of ongoing community development and CSR initiatives. As part of his visit, Mr. Pai travelled to Kiripsira Panchayat in Sundargarh district to interact with beneficiaries and evaluate the impact ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LANJIGARH, OCTOBER 17, 2025   In a significant move towards fostering sustainable livelihoods and strengthening rural economies, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has launched a pisciculture program under its flagship watershed and livelihood initiative, ‘Project Sangam’, in Lanjigarh. This initiative is designed to provide alternative income opportunities for farmers and self-help group (SHG) members by promoting ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, OCTOBER 16, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, in partnership with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), conducted a large-scale Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) mock drill at its world-class aluminium plant in Jharsuguda. The initiative aimed to evaluate on-ground preparedness and further strengthen the emergency response mechanisms across the world’s largest aluminium production ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 15, 2025 On September 25, 2025, India marked the 11th anniversary of the Make in India initiative, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the same date in 2014. The vision behind Make in India was bold and transformative: to position India as a global hub for manufacturing, design, and innovation. It promised that India would ...

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. ...