TBB BUREAU RAJGANGPUR, APR 25, 2023 Dalmia Vidya Mandir recently organized a welcome session and orientation programme for the students who are going to start their education this month. A large number of parents also attended the event, coordinated by School Principal Jaydev Kar. Congratulating the students, Dalmia Vidya Mandir CEO Dr. Rosetta Williams through a message shared her views ...
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AU Small Finance Bank Q4FY23 net profit up 23 pc at Rs 425 cr
TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, APR 25, 2023 Riding on healthy growth in interest income, AU Small Finance Bank on Tuesday reported a 23 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in its March quarter (Q4FY23) net profit to Rs 424.6 crore. Total income rose 34 per cent to Rs 9240 crore. NII for the quarter stood at Rs 4425 crore. Net interest income ...
Read More »JSP Foundation supports Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Day Points
TBB BUREAU ANGUL, APR 25, 2023 JSP Foundation, the CSR arm of Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) provided foldable couches with partition screens to 50 Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Day (VHND) points under Banarpal and Chhendipada Blocks of Angul district. The VHND programme are conducted regularly for antenatal and postnatal checkup of pregnant women and lactating mothers, basic health ...
Read More »Capri Global Capital appoints Basant Dhawan as Group Chief Marketing Officer
TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, APR 25, 2023 Capri Global Capital Ltd (CGCL), a leading NBFC, has appointed Basant Dhawan as its Group Chief Marketing Officer on Monday. He will spearhead the Marketing portfolio and will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing and monitoring the marketing strategy across all businesses as the company enters the next stage of growth. This includes brand ...
Read More »Dalmia Bharat Foundation and NABARD’s Wadi project to help Odisha farmers build sustainable livelihoods
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APR 25, 2023 The Wadi project, initiated by Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the CSR wing of Dalmia Bharat Ltd. (DBL) in partnership with NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development), will benefit over 400 farmers from 9 gram panchayats in Rajgangpur and Kutra Blocks in Odisha. The Wadi project under the Tribal Development Fund (TDF) aims ...
Read More »Vedanta Aluminium unveils new Material Recovery Facility at Jharsuguda to encourage circular economy
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, APR 24, 2023 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, observed Earth Day 2023 at its operations across Odisha and Chhattisgarh through several initiatives reinforcing its continued commitment to building a sustainable future. The company has now achieved a significant milestone in this endeavour by deploying a new Material Recovery Facility, a specialised plant to segregate ...
Read More »Tata Steel initiates trial for record-high hydrogen gas injection in Blast Furnace at its Jamshedpur Works
TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, APR 24, 2023 Tata Steel has commenced the trial injection of hydrogen gas using 40% of the injection systems in ‘E’ Blast Furnace at its Jamshedpur Works. This is the first time in the world that such a large quantity of hydrogen gas is being continuously injected in a blast furnace. The trial which started on Sunday, ...
Read More »Banks should work towards banking the unbanked, funding the unfunded: Dr Bhagwat Karad
TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, APR 24, 2023 Union Minister of State for Finance Dr. Bhagwat Karad on Monday asked bankers to focus on banking the unbanked, securing the unsecured and funding the unfunded. Speaking at a review meeting on Financial Inclusion Parameters of Western Maharashtra in Satara today, the Minister further said that the PM Svanidhi scheme gives small loans to ...
Read More »Rajesh Kumar Singh takes over as Secretary of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, APR 24, 2023 1989 Batch IAS officer Rajesh Kumar Singh has assumed the charge of Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Prior to the new assignment, he was serving as Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying. Kerala cadre officer Singh ...
Read More »Union Bank of India simplifies Form 15G & H submission
TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, APR 24, 2023 Union Bank of India, the country’s fifth largest public sector bank, in collaboration with Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH), simplified the annual submission of Form 15G & H for its customers by enabling online submission via the Bank’s WhatsApp channel, Union Virtual Connect (UVConn). Union Bank of India customers can avail banking services in ...
Read More »HCL Foundation launches ‘Generation for Climate Action’ initiative for school children
TBB BUREAU BENGALURU, APR 24, 2023 HCL Foundation, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of HCLTech, has launched a national-level ‘Generation for Climate Action’ (GENCAN) initiative in partnership with the Centre for Environment Education (CEE) for promoting awareness and knowledge on climate action in schools through its flagship program, HCL Harit – The Green Initiative. Marking the Earth Day celebration, ...
Read More »India is going to play a leading role in fulfilling global aspirations of 21st century: Union Minister Pradhan
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 23, 2023 “Guided by its civilisational ethos and as a natural hub of talent, captive market & resources, India is going to play a leading role in fulfilling global aspirations of the 21st century,” said Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan, while addressing the first precursor event of 3rd EdWG Meeting, ...
Read More »C20 Working Group Summit on Gender Equality and Disability inaugurated
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APR 22, 2023 The Gender Equality and Disability Summit of Civil 20 (C20), one of the official Engagement Groups of the G20, has been inaugurated at Bhubaneswar, with the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) hosting the event. Dignitaries present during the inaugural ceremony included Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS; Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri, Troika and Steering ...
Read More »Odisha resolves to make state a global skill hub
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APR 22, 2023 The Odisha Skill Conclave 2023, which was inaugurated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday, concluded on Saturdayday. Patnaik in his inaugural address called for enhanced cooperation between centre and states in new-age tech skilling in the country. “Odisha has kept a budgetary provision of Rs. 100 crores for this year for the new ...
Read More »Hindustan Zinc becomes 5th largest silver producer globally
TBB BUREAU UDAIPUR, APR 22, 2023 Hindustan Zinc, India’s leading zinc-lead-silver producer, has emerged as the 5th largest silver producer in the world, according to the World Silver Survey 2023 by The Silver Institute. This places India in the top 20 silver-producing countries. Earlier, the company was ranked 6th largest silver producer which has now changed to 5th largest with ...
Read More »NTPC Swayamsiddha Ladies Club supports Adarsh Old Age Home
TBB BUREAU RANCHI, APR 21, 2023 As part of its CSR initiative, Swayamsiddha Ladies Club of NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters donated three air coolers for providing relief to the inmates of Adarsh Old Age Home during the ongoing summer season. The Ladies Club, under the leadership of its President Mahua Mazumder, also provided one deep freezer for preserving foods and ...
Read More »Kalyan Jewellers opens 4th exclusive outlet in Odisha
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APR 21, 2023 Kalyan Jewellers on Friday launched its new showroom at Patia area of the capital city of Odisha, taking its store count in the State to four. The showroom was inaugurated by Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty Kundra in the presence of Kalyan Jewellers CEO Sanjay Raghuraman. The new showroom will feature an extensive range of ...
Read More »WinZO launches Cybersecurity Program to build open source technologies for tackling cyber vulnerabilities
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, APR 21, 2023 WinZO, India’s largest social gaming and interactive entertainment technology platform, has announced the launch of its new cyber security challenge programme, Code Health and Security Evaluation (CHASE) – (WinZO CHASE) in partnership with Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-D), Delhi Technological University (DTU), Netaji Subhash University of Technology (NSUT), and IIID. The programme aims ...
Read More »Paradip Port observes National Fire Service Week-2023
TBB BUREAU PARADIP, APR 21, 2023 The Paradip Port Authority (PPA) observed the closing ceremony of the National Fire Service Week on Thursday. The National Fire Service Day is observed on April 14 every year to pay homage to the brave firemen and officers who lost their lives in the Bombay Dock Explosion on April 14, 1944 and on subsequent ...
Read More »Ecom Express launches 3 new services for faster deliveries
TBB BUREAU GURUGRAM, APR 20, 2023 Ecom Express Limited, a leading end-to-end technology-enabled logistics solutions provider, on Thursday announced the launch of three new services, Same Day Delivery (SDD), Same Day Delivery+ (SDD+), and Next Day Delivery (NDD) to cater to the growing demands of e-commerce players in India. With the launch of these services, Ecom Express aims to improve the ...
Read More »Symphony launches BLDC Technology-powered world’s 1st air cooler range
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APR 19, 2023 The global leader in evaporative air coolers – SymphonyLtd, has launched the world’s first range of highly energy efficient air coolers powered by BLDC Technology which consume up to 60 percent less power compared to other coolers thus resulting in savings up to Rs. 2000 per year in electricity bill. The company has launched ...
Read More »Arohan Financial Services opens 102 new branches in FY23, aims to serve 20 mn lives by 2027
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APR 19, 2023 Kolkata-based Arohan Financial Services Limited has opened 102 new branches in FY 2022-23 (FY23) to expand its footprints to the underserved states of the country spanning east, west, central and north-east India. As of March 2023, the lender has 835 branches across 15 states. The 102 new branches were opened in the states of ...
Read More »NTPC-sponsored CIPET’s youth skill development training concludes with 100 pc placement
TBB BUREAU RANCHI, APR 19, 2023 As part of its CSR initiative, NTPC Coal Mining took up an initiative to sponsor 80 youths including 4 girls from all coal mining project areas and its vicinity from the states of Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh for skill development training in “Machine Operator Injection Moulding” and “Machine Operator Plastic Processing” courses. These courses ...
Read More »Bank of Baroda aims to expand presence at GIFT City in Gandhinagar
PBD BUREAU GANDHINAGAR, APR 19 As it aims to expand its operations at GIFT City, Bank of Baroda, one of India’s leading public sector banks and India’s international bank, announced that the Bank’s International Financial Services Centre Banking Unit (IFSCBU) in GIFT City has inaugurated its new state-of-the-art premises today at Brigade International Financial Centrein GIFT IFSC, Gandhinagar. The Bank ...
Read More »On World Heritage Day, Vedanta Aluminium launches online gallery to promote local handicrafts
Gallery showcases heritage art forms like Dhokra craft and Saura art TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI; APR 19, 2023 On World Heritage Day on April 18, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, launched an online gallery on its own website to promote the handicrafts made by local artists from communities in its operational areas. To begin with, the online gallery ...
Read More »Union Bank of India secures 1st rank in EASE reforms
TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, APR 19, 2023 Union Bank of India, for the first time, secures 1st rank as per the report on EASE Reforms Index for the third quarter (Q3) of FY 2022-23 published by Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). Enhanced Access & Service Excellence (EASE) is an initiative by the DFS (GOI) as part of the PSB Reforms Agenda and ...
Read More »P Rajendran joins Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate (SPRE) as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer
TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, APR 19, 2023 Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate, the real estate arm of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of P Rajendran as its Chief Sales and Marketing Officer (CSMO). In his new role, Rajendran will lead various aspects towards achieving complete customer satisfaction and co-create the company’s strategic road map, fully aligning it ...
Read More »ABFRL, GIZ announce ‘Circularity Innovation Challenge 2023’ to transform Indian textile sector
TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, APR 19, 2023 Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL), one of India’s leading fashion companies, and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) announced the launch of the ‘Circularity Innovation Challenge 2023’. This initiative, in collaboration with Centre for Environment Education (CEE) and GIZ Leverist, aims to create a platform for innovators in the textile and apparel ...
Read More »CSM Tech rolls out ProofChain – Blockchain-powered employee verification system
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APR 19, 2023 CSM Tech, an Indian IT consulting company with an active business footprint in Africa, North America and Dubai, has developed an employee records verification system predicated on blockchain technology. Titled ‘ProofChain’, this unique, immutable and tamper-proof solution enables third party verifiers to validate the work experience of candidates who served in CSM Technologies across ...
Read More »Finolex Cables’ expansion plans to meet growing demand for solar, automotive and construction sectors
TBB BUREAU PUNE, APR 18, 2023 Finolex Cables Ltd, India’s leading manufacturer of Electrical and Telecommunication Cables, has announced a significant expansion of its manufacturing capabilities. The company has been a trusted name in the industry since its inception in 1956, starting with the manufacture of PVC insulated electrical cables for the automobile industry. The company has allocated a capex ...
Read More »Just Corseca launches premium TWS earbuds ‘Snow Pods’
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, APR 18, 2023 Listen to music in style with the new, aesthetically-designed ‘Snow Pods’, — the latest TWS Earbuds from Just Corseca. The new earbuds are crafted using premium materials with high ergonomics for great sound, comfort and ensures it does not fall off the ears even when used during walking, running, jogging, or exercising. ...
Read More »IMA names Sunil Deshmukh as Chair-Elect for 2023-24
TBB BUREAU BENGALURU, APR 17, 2023 Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) on Monday announced the appointment of Sunil Deshmukh as Chair-Elect of IMA’s Global Board of Directors for the July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 period. Deshmukh is a leadership and executive coach and strategy consultant with more than 30 years of experience working in consumer markets across Africa, ...
Read More »Vedanta Aluminium boosts national effort to eliminate tuberculosis, conducts awareness drives
Vedanta Aluminium Jharsuguda recognised as Ni-kshay Mitra partner TBB BUREAU Jharsuguda, APR 17, 2023 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, recently concluded a series of awareness drives on tuberculosis (TB) in Jharsuguda, reaching out to more than 3,500 residents across 13 villages. Organised in observance of World Tuberculosis Day, under the theme ‘Yes, we can end TB’, the company’s ...
Read More »Jio Institute partners with US-based Principals’ Training Center
TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, APRIL 17, 2023 Jio Institute has partnered with the US-based Principals’ Training Center (PTC) to share its uniquely designed training programmes for educators and school leaders in India. PTC caters to the unique professional learning needs of practicing and aspiring principals, teachers, heads of departments, counsellors, and board members of schools worldwide. It provides world-class, research-driven, practical ...
Read More »TRAI releases Consultation Paper on “Issues related to Low Power Small Range FM Radio Broadcasting”
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, APRIL 17, 2023 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday released a Consultation Paper (CP) on “Issues Related to Low Power Small Range FM Radio Broadcasting”, in New Delhi. Information & Broadcasting Ministry (MIB) vide its reference dated 07.03.2022 had sought recommendations of the Authority, under section 11(1)(a)(i) of the TRAI Act, 1997 on the ...
Read More »Indian Railways registers record revenue of Rs. 2.40 lakh crore for FY23
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, APRIL 17, 2023 Indian Railways has registered record revenue figures of Rs. 2.40 lakh crore for the Financial Year 2022-23 which is nearly Rs.49,000 crore more than the previous year, reflecting 25% growth. During financial year 2022-23, Freight revenue too has leapfrogged to Rs.1.62 lakh crore, a growth of nearly 15% on previous year. Indian Railways’ ...
Read More »Vedanta Aluminium deploys IIoT technology in power plant to improve emissions control
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, APR 17, 2023 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has augmented its 2400 MW thermal power plant with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices in fabric filters to improve emissions control. Fabric filters are special bag filters placed after electrostatic precipitators in chimneys to collect or particulate matter from the hot gas emanating from the ...
Read More »AU SFB launches bill payments with video banking on BBPS platform
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APR 17, 2023 AU Small Finance Bank has become to the first commercial bank in India to integrate with the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), to launch the bill payment services through video banking. The primary aim of this initiative is to promote digital accessibility and enhance economic capability leading to greater financial inclusion. AU Small Finance ...
Read More »Fabindia appoints Rajeshwari Srinivasan as CEO
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, APR 17, 2023 Fabindia Limited, India’s largest consumer lifestyle platform for handcrafted products made by artisans from across India, on Monday announced the appointment of Rajeshwari Srinivasan as its Chief Executive Officer, effective April 2023. Rajeshwari succeeds Viney Singh, who after seven successful years as Managing Director and CEO, has decided to retire. He will continue ...
Read More »Vedanta inks pacts with 20 Korean companies for electronics manufacturing hub in India
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, APR 17, 2023 Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Group on Monday said it has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with 20 Korean firms from the display glass industry for development of an electronics manufacturing hub in India. The MoUs were signed at the recently-concluded ‘Korea Biz-Trade Show 2023’ organised by KOTRA, the trade and investment promotion organisation operated ...
Read More »TPCODL strengthens rural connect; expands network of Bidyut Seva Kendras
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APR 17, 2023 In its bid to serve the rural customers in a better way, Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) inaugurated nine new Bidyut Seva Kendras (BSKs) across Athagarh Division, on the occasion of Maha Vishuba Sankranti, also celebrated as Odia New Year on friday. Earlier this week, around 25 BSKs were inaugurated in various ...
Read More »G20 Presidency of India aims for inclusive, resilient and sustainable growth: Amitabh Kant
TBB BUREAU SONIPAT, APR 17, 2023 G20 Presidency of India aims for inclusive, resilient and sustainable growth, said Amitabh Kant, G 20 Sherpa of India, at the Distinguished Public Lecture entitled: ‘India’s Presidency of G20: The Way Forward’ to mark the inauguration of the Jindal Global Centre for G20 Studies at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU). Kant dwelt on a ...
Read More »Kalyan Jewellers to open its 3rd Odisha showroom at Rourkela
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APR 16, 2023 As part of part its strategy to expand its retail footprint in the Eastern region of the country, Kalyan Jewellers on Sunday announced that it will open a new showroom at Rourkela which will be its third showroom in Odisha. Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor will inaugurate the showroom at RR Plaza on Panposh Road ...
Read More »MG Motor India rolls out first Comet EV
TBB BUREAU GURUGRAM, APR 16, 2023 MG Motor India has announced the commencement of production for the upcoming Comet EV at its Halol plant in Gujrat. The Comet is based on the SAIC group’s GSEV platform. A press release from the carmaker noted that the GSEV-based vehicles have been very successful in global markets, with more than one million units ...
Read More »National Safe Motherhood Day: Vedanta Aluminium promotes maternal health in Jharsuguda
TBB BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, APR 14, 2023 On National Safe Motherhood Day, Vedanta Aluminium conducted a series of awareness sessions on maternal health, nutrition and neonatal care for pregnant and lactating mothers in Jharsuguda. The sessions were conducted at a Nand Ghar in Brundamal village. As part of the program, essential checks for pregnancy-induced hypertension, gestational diabetes and other pregnancy-related ailments ...
Read More »TVS Eurogrip forays into Superbike & Adventure Touring tyre segments
TBB BUREAU CHENNAI, APR 14, 2023 India’s leading two & three-wheeler tyre brand TVS Eurogrip on Friday launched adventure touring tyres and superbike tyresin the presence of legendary cricketer MS Dhoni and other CSK players in the city. The launch was attended by business partners and key customers. The event also marked the brand’s celebration of their association with CSK. ...
Read More »SIDBI’s mission 50K-EV4ECO aims to bolster electric vehicle ecosystem
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, APR 13, 2023 Realising that access to adequate finance including competitive rate of interest is a challenge faced by MSMEs and NBFCs catering to EV ecosystem, Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) on Thursday announced Mission 50K-EV4ECO to strengthen the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem including uptake for two-wheelers, three-wheelers and four-wheelers through direct and indirect ...
Read More »OSL handles first domestic coastal transport of Gypsum from Paradip to Gujarat port
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APR 13, 2023 Eastern India’s major stevedoring company, Orissa Stevedores Limited (OSL), handled first of its kind domestic coastal transport of Gypsum from Paradip Port to Pipavav Port in Gujarat. This entire operation of domestic coastal transport was overseen and handled by the well-experienced OSL that has made a name for itself as one of the Top ...
Read More »Jindal Steel & Power to set up new 1.2 MTPA Rail Mill at Angul in Odisha
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, APR 13, 2023 In its endeavour to contribute to an “AtmaNirbhar Bharat”, Naveen Jindal-led Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSP) will more than double its rail making capacity to 2.2 million tonnes by setting a state-of-the-art Rail & Heavy structure mill at its Angul Steel complex in Odisha with an annual capacity of 1.2 million tonnes ...
Read More »UAIL’s Project ‘Pustakalaya’ – Stoking Curiosity
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APR 13, 2023 In its endeavour to stoke curiosity and the desire to learn and create interest among the young generation in the aspirational districts, Aditya Birla Group’s Hindalco Industries Limited subsidiary Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL) has set up Pustakalayas (libraries) at its peripheral schools at Kashipur in Rayagada and Thuamul Rampur in Kalahandi districts in Odisha. These ...
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