TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, JAN 11, 2024 The National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) will start offering LEI (Legal Entity Identifier) service including new LEI registration, LEI renewal and LEI transfer to business entities from January 16. The Legal Entity Identifier code has been conceived of as a key measure to improve the data quality accuracy of financial data system for better ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 11, 2024 BioAsia, the marquee healthcare and Life Sciences event, organized by the Telangana Government, is all set for the grand unveiling of its 21st edition in Hyderabad. The event is scheduled to be held between February 26 and 28, 2024 at the Hyderabad International Convention Center in Hyderabad. As the Flagship event of the Telangana ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 11, 2024 Aditya Birla Health Insurance on Thursday launched its new product – ‘Activ One’ – in the Odisha market. The product features ‘100 per cent Health Returns’, which enable policyholders to earn back their premium up to 100 per cent. The product offers wide-ranging features including coverage for live-in partners under the policy. The policy ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, JAN 11, 2024 Union Bank of India is ranked second for Q2 of FY 2023-24 in EASE Reforms Index for adopting reforms prescribed for Public Sector Banks by Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). Union Bank of India has been excelling in areas related to enabling various digital and digitally assisted journeys for customer convenience, delivering excellence in customer ...

TBB BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, JAN 10, 2024 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has launched the third phase of “Project Panchhi” in Jharsuguda. Conceptualized under the visionary leadership of Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal, Project Panchhi is Vedanta’s innovative corporate recruitment drive which aims to employ 1000 girls from economically backward communities, across its diverse businesses in metals, mining, oil & ...

TBB BUREAU HYDERABAD, JAN 10, 2024 In furtherance of ‘Atmanirbharta’ in defence, Adani Defence & Aerospace on Wednesday unveiled and handed over its indigenously manufactured Drishti 10 Starliner Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to the Indian Navy. Drishti 10 Starliner is an advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform with 36 hours endurance and 450 kg payload capacity. The only all-weather ...

TBB BUREAU BERHAMPUR, JAN 10, 2024 The enforcement team of Tata Power Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has initiated a robust campaign against power theft. In recent investigations within the Chhatarpur Division, 20 cases of meter tampering have been identified. Consumers were found employing various methods such as remote circuit manipulation and the use of magnets to tamper with the ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, JAN 10, 2024 Public sector lender Bank of Baroda (BoB) has emerged as the fastest in the industry to issue 1,000 Electronic Bank Guarantees (e-BGs) on the National E-Governance Services Limited (NeSL) platform. Having introduced issuance of Electronic Bank Guarantee in May 2023, BoB achieved this milestone within 8 months of its launch. Electronic Bank Guarantee replaces ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 10, 2024 Air India Express launched its ‘Time to Travel’ sale on domestic flights across major channels for bookings made until 11th January 2024 and for travel till 30th September 2024. With fares starting from Rs 1,799, the airline offers fab deals on routes such as Bengaluru-Chennai, Delhi-Jaipur, Bengaluru-Kochi, Delhi-Gwalior and Kolkata-Bagdogra, along with discounted sale ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, JAN 10, 2024 Union Bank of India has been bestowed with Global Banking and Finance Awards 2023 for Excellence in Innovation under three categories — Voice Banking Implementation 2023: for Union Voice Assistant (UVA); WhatsApp Banking feature India 2023: for UVConn; and Virtual Banking India 2023. The awards program reflects the innovation, achievement, strategy, progressive and inspirational ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 10, 2024 Industry stalwarts from the port ecosystem were engaged in thoughtful deliberations here on Wednesday to chalk out strategies for evolution of bulk mega ports under the ambit of the Sagarmala initiative. They were speaking at a workshop titled “Navigating the Future Mega Ports for Bulk Cargo Handling”, organised by the Paradip Port as part ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 10, 2024 The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has projected an overall credit potential under priority sector at Rs 2,00,608 crore for financial year 2024-25 (FY25) in the State Focus Paper for Odisha. In the seminar chaired by Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg, NABARD CGM Sudhanshu KK Mishra emphasised on concerted efforts ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 09, 2024 Tata Power-led Odisha Discoms have recently launched the “My Odisha, India’s Pride” contest. This initiative marks a significant step in the company’s efforts to foster cultural enrichment and nurturing young talent while celebrating the state’s rich cultural heritage. Aimed at cultivating pride and creativity among children aged 8-12 and 13-16 years, the contest invites ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 08, 2024 Navratna CPSE National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) celebrated its 44th Foundation Day on January 7. Celebrating more than four decades of unparalleled success, the company proudly marked the milestone of completing more than 43 years, by organizing special events at its corporate headquarters at Bhubaneswar, and at its operating units and regional offices. In ...

TBB BUREAU SAMBALPUR, JAN 08, 2024 IIM Sambalpur, one of India’s premier management institutions, hosted its CEO Immersion Programme for Executive MBA for batches 2022-24 and 2023-25 at its Sambalpur campus. The programme aims to equip the batch with practical knowledge, industry trends, and leadership skills through direct interaction with seasoned professionals. As many as 77 working professionals participated in ...

TBB BUREAU BERHAMPUR, JAN 08, 2024 In an effort to nurture energy awareness and educate the younger generation, TPSODL (TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited)’s CSR team partnered with the American India Foundation Team to organize a dynamic ‘Club Enerji’ session at Govt. UP School, Kanamana, Chatrapur. The session, attended by 19 teachers from 19 schools, is expected to have an ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 08, 2024 With the aim to showcase the great potential of Odisha and huge investment opportunities in Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Processing, Fisheries & Animal Husbandry sectors in the State, the Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment Department of the State Government will be organising ‘Krushi Odisha-2024’ from January 12 to 14 at Janata Maidan, here. The three-day event ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JAN 08, 2024 One of the world’s top aluminium producers, Vedanta Aluminium, has become the newest member of the International Aluminium Institute (IAI). The International Aluminium Institute is the only body representing the global primary aluminium industry. Vedanta Aluminium is also India’s largest producer of the metal, manufacturing 2.29 million tonnes of aluminium in the financial ...

TBB BUREAU AHMEDABAD, JAN 08, 2024 Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) on Monday said it has commissioned a third assembly line at its Vithalapur (Gujarat)-based manufacturing plant. The third line will add an additional production capacity of 6.5 lakh scooter units, taking the total capacity of the facility to 19.7 lakh units per annum. “To serve customers more efficiently ...

Impacts lives of 50,000 women across 7 States and region TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, JAN 08, 2024 Capri Global Capital Ltd., a leading non-banking financial company, is making waves in women’s development & upskilling through its transformative CSR initiatives. Allocating an impressive INR 392 lakh this fiscal year, the philanthropic arm of Capri Global Capital Ltd. has partnered with renowned social ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, JAN 08, 2024 DSP Mutual Fund has announced the launch of DSP Multicap Fund, an open-ended scheme that offers investors the flexibility to invest across large cap, mid cap and small cap stocks, investment styles and industries. With dedicated market cap exposure to mid and small caps along with timely rebalancing, the multicap strategy offers investors better ...

TBB BUREAU GURUGRAM, JAN 08, 2024 Pramerica Life Insurance, one of the fastest growing life insurers in India, today announced the launch of its inspiring brand campaign, “This is My Climb.” This powerful campaign, featuring two short films, aims to celebrate the diverse stories of purpose, aspirations, and resilience that define our individual journeys. The campaign, while going beyond the ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JAN 08, 2024 Vedanta’s Hindustan Zinc (HZL), the world’s largest zinc, lead and silver producer, has secured the coveted first position in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023 in the metals and mining sector. With an impressive score of 85, Hindustan Zinc stands out as the top-ranked company among the 238 global peers in the ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 07, 2024 TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and Government of Odisha, on Sunday announced its recent accolade at the 8th edition of the ICSI CSR Excellence Awards. The prestigious award, “Best Corporate in Small & Emerging Category-2023,” was presented to TPCODL in a glittering ceremony at Taj Palace in ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 05, 2024 Tata Power-led Discom, TPWODL has taken a significant step towards empowering local manufacturers in the remotest villages of Odisha. One of the key outcomes of this collaboration is the setting up of a new Prestressed Concrete poles (PSC poles) manufacturing unit in Kalahandi district, established by Bibrat Kumar Nandi of Adheep Engineers & Construction. ...

TBB BUREAU GURUGRAM, JAN 05, 2024 Shree Cement Limited, one of India’s largest cement manufacturers, has announced a revamp of its corporate brand identity and launched multiple brand offerings, with ‘Bangur’ as the master brand. The new Bangur brand identity is anchored on the idea of Build Smart – a core philosophy capturing the company’s consumer proposition, organizational philosophy, and ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JAN 05, 2024 Coal India Limited (CIL) has entered into an agreement with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) for setting up of Multi Skill Development Institutes (MSDIs). An MoU to this effect was signed in the  presence of Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Vinay Ranjan, Director (P&IR), Coal India Limited and Manoj Kumar, ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, JAN 05, 2024 Notwithstanding the exit of one of the largest housing finance company (HFC) originators in the second quarter of the current fiscal (FY2023-24), Securitisation volume continued on its upward momentum, surging 20 per cent on-year to Rs 1.4 lakh crore in the first nine months of FY24, a CRISIL report said on Friday. If one ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JAN 05, 2024 Under the Commercial Coal Mine Auction launched by the Ministry of Coal three years ago, 91 mines were successfully auctioned so far. Of these allocated mines, six commercial mines have already started coal production and another three are likely to start production in a couple of months. Offering 31 coal mines of four ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 04, 2024 Continuing its dominance as the most preferred and No. 1 digital service provider in the state, Reliance Jio added the highest number of mobile subscribers in Odisha, in the month of October 2023, as per the latest telecom subscriber data released by TRAI, on Wednesday. Significantly, for the second consecutive month, Jio became the ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 04, 2024  Aditya Birla Group company Utkal Alumina International Ltd (UAIL) has enriched lives of the farming community in Rayagada district of Odisha by raising income levels through zero-based budgeting in cultivable land under its Project UANAT. Project UANAT, the acronym for Utkal’s Action for Agricultural Transformation, has been implemented in Rengansahil village of Kashipur block ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 03, 2024 Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, onboards acclaimed mountaineer, Baljeet Kaur, as a sustainability champion, in the company’s renewables business. This is in line with the company’s commitment to support the country’s young talent in unconventional fields. In the challenging world of mountaineering, 27-year-old Baljeet Kaur stands out with her exceptional ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 03, 2024 In its quest to provide a visibly healthy beauty to meet the diverse needs of an ever-evolving consumer, Amway India, one of the leading FMCG direct-selling companies, strengthens its Artistry Skin Nutrition range with Artistry Skin Nutrition Vitamin C+ HA3 Daily Serum. This daily ‘hero serum’ provides enhanced hydration for brighter, radiant skin and ...

TBB BUREAU PARADIP, JAN 03, 2024 Ashok Dandasena of Odisha Police from Bhubaneswar won the 19th edition of the Paradip Marathon in the Men’s category while Susmita Tigga from Sundargarh emerged winner in the Women’s category, here on Wednesday. The event was conducted by the Gopabandhu Kreeda Sansad of Paradip Port Authority (PPA) on the occasion of 63rd Port Foundation ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 02, 2024 Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) remains resolute in its commitment to promoting sustainable energy solutions for a more environment-friendly and enduring future. Now, customers can effortlessly switch to Solar Rooftop Power, aligning with TPCODL’s vision of harnessing the abundant energy of the sun for a cleaner and more sustainable tomorrow. TPCODL has ...

TBB BUREAU KALINGANAGAR, JAN 02, 2024 Gobinda Gaipai, a 24-year-old from Mirigichara under Sukinda block in Jajpur district, has dedicated himself to igniting social change through the powerful medium of street play. His journey began with a personal tragedy — the loss of his brother to alcohol abuse. This devastating experience fuelled Gobinda’s determination to prevent others from suffering a ...

TBB BUREAU RANCHI, JAN 02, 2024 Animesh Jain has been elevated to the post of Regional Executive Director (Coal), NTPC Limited with effect from January 1,2024. As head of the Coal Mining Division of NTPC, he shall be responsible for all the coal mining projects located in the States of Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh and Coal Mining Headquarters at Ranchi. ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JAN 02, 2024 Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Ltd. (Aluminium Business) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd (GACL) for exploring various business opportunities in the areas of caustic-chlorine and other allied businesses. The MoU aims to recognize the potential of adding value to the businesses of both Vedanta Aluminium and GACL, ...

AS we stand on the precipice of 2024, it’s undeniable that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not merely a buzzword but a pulsating force shaping the very fabric of our existence. The past year, 2023, was akin to a roller coaster ride for AI – a thrilling ascent of accomplishments coupled with the chilling descent of apprehensions. Now, as we peer ...

TBB BUREAU RAJGANGPUR, DEC 29, 2023   Aayansh Raj Das, a student of Dalmia Vidya Mandir (DVM), Rajgangpur, received high praise for his participation in the World Talent Award program held at Jaydev Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. He participated in poetry recitation and performed at his best by reciting the longest poem and received Certificate of Excellence from former Lok Sabha ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, DEC 29, 2023   Tata Steel’s Natural Resources Division has been honoured with the ‘Golden Peacock Innovation Management Award’ for the year 2023 at the 18th International Conference for Corporate Social Responsibility in Mumbai. The award was conferred by the prestigious awards jury under the Chairmanship of Justice M. N. Venkatachaliah, former Chief Justice of India and former ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, DEC 28, 2023 Public sector lender Bank of Baroda (BoB) on Thursday announced increase in the interest rates on domestic retail term deposits by up to 125 basis points in various maturity buckets. The revised rates will come into effect from Friday. The new rates will be applicable for domestic deposits below Rs 2 crore, including non-resident ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, DEC 28, 2023 TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) on Wednesday celebrated a significant milestone as Cuttack Sadar MLA Chandra Sarathi Behera, ceremoniously laid the foundation for a new 33/11 KV power substation at Barala, in Cuttack district. Once operational, the new substation is poised to rectify the problems of low voltage and inconsistent power supply by ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, DEC 26, 2023 Dinesh Pruthi took charge as the Chief General Manager (CGM) of the Bhubaneswar Circle of State Bank of India (SBI). Prior to the new assignment, 1991-batch Probationary Officer Pruthi was working as the Chief General Manager (Special Projects), Corporate Centre, Mumbai. Pruthi replaced Chander Shekhar Sharma, who was transferred to SBI Bhopal Circle as ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, DEC 23, 2023 On National Farmers’ Day, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, reiterates its commitment to creating wider avenues in socio-economic growth for the advancement of India’s rural communities. The company is actively engaging with the farming community through several initiatives designed to ensure dignified livelihoods, enhance knowledge of farming techniques, boost sustainable agriculture ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, DEC 23, 2023 The Kalinga Steamship Agents’ Association (KSAA) has embarked on an exciting new chapter under the dynamic stewardship of its President and Orissa Stevedores Limited (OSL) Director Charchit Mishra during a momentous assembly at Hotel Empires, here.  “This transformative plan is an open invitation to every member of the association. We encourage active participation as ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, DEC 22, 2023 In a historic move, the 126th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting, presided over by Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena, has greenlit seven transformative projects valued at INR 1482.53 crore. These major investments, focusing on diverse sectors, are set to revolutionize Odisha’s economic landscape and reinforce its status as a prime investment ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, DEC 22, 2023 Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for Aditya Birla Group’s Aditya Alumina Refinery (HINDALCO) and Apparel Unit to be setup by Utkal Alumina Social Welfare Foundation. The event was attended by Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla and HINDALCO Industries Ltd. Managing Director Satish Pai among others. ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, DEC 22, 2023 The World Trade Centre (WTC) at Bhubaneswar in association with the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) and the Department of Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts of the Odisha Government, launched the “Utkal Mahotsav-2023 – from Farm to Fashion” programme at KIIT Institute of Fashion Technology, here on Friday. Inaugurating the two-day event, Bhubaneswar Municipal ...

TBB BUREAU PARADIP, DEC 22, 2023 The 19th edition of the Paradip Marathon will be held on January 3, 2024 on the occasion of the Foundation Day of the Paradip Port Authority (PPA). PPA Chairman PL Haranadh will flag off the marathon from the Hanuman Temple near Gate No. 5 of the Paradip Port. It will culminate at Gopabandhu Stadium, covering a ...