THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 O.P. Jindal School, Angul, celebrated Teachers’ Day with fervour, honouring the invaluable role of educators in shaping future generations. The event commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Chief Guest Damodar Mittal, Executive Director (Projects), Jindal Steel, Angul, and Vice Chairman of the School Management Committee, along with other distinguished guests. Among ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 NTPC Bongaigaon observed Teachers’ Day with great enthusiasm at Notre Dame Academy, Salakati, and Ankur Tiny Tots, located within its township. The celebrations paid rich tributes to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the distinguished philosopher, teacher, and former President of India, whose birth anniversary is commemorated across the nation as Teachers’ Day. At Notre Dame Academy, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 Mahindra Construction Equipment Division (MCE), part of the Mahindra Group, has unveiled its groundbreaking CEV-V Range of machines in Bhubaneswar, setting a new benchmark in the construction equipment industry with advanced features, enhanced operator comfort, superior performance, and compliance with the latest emission standards. The launch event was held at Shreenika DM Signature and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, SEPTEMBER 05, 2025 Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has been selected by the Government of Odisha to design and implement the next-generation Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) 3.0. This advanced, cloud-native platform with a microservices-based architecture will automate the state’s comprehensive public finance workflows, marking a significant milestone ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 Mukesh D. Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited and Reliance Retail, India’s largest retailer, today extended a warm welcome to the Government of India’s second-generation reforms of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates. Congratulating Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for delivering on his promise of a historic “Diwali Gift to ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 Sreeleathers, one of India’s most trusted footwear brands with a legacy of over 70 years, has inaugurated its newest showroom in Angul, Odisha. Located strategically on Hemsurpada Govt Medical Road, the new outlet brings the brand’s hallmark of quality, comfort, and style closer to customers in the region. Founded in 1952 by the late ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Odisha State Council, has hailed the next-generation GST reforms announced in the 56th GST Council meeting, describing them as a watershed moment in India’s tax policy. The Council’s decision to simplify the four-tier GST system into a streamlined three-rate structure — 5% merit rate, 18% standard rate, and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LUCKNOW, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 The Uttara Club of NTPC Northern Region Headquarters (NRHQ), Lucknow, infused sporting zeal among its members by organizing Badminton and Carrom competitions. The three-day event aimed to promote physical fitness, nurture sportsmanship, and provide a platform for recreation. The Badminton tournament took place at the HAL Lucknow campus, while the Carrom competition was hosted ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has successfully completed its mega plantation drive under the “Mo Gachha, Mo Parivar” (My Family, My Tree) campaign at its Lanjigarh operations in Odisha. The large-scale initiative underscores the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability and community wellbeing, with over one lakh saplings planted across 80 villages in ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has launched the India–Australia Facilitation Centre at its 4th International Conference held in Sydney, Australia, from September 3 to 5, 2025. The initiative aims to bolster bilateral trade and investment, offering support for companies from both countries to establish offices and subsidiaries. Organised on the theme ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, is driving socio-economic transformation through its flagship initiative, the VeDakshata Skill Training Centre at Bileimunda village in Sundargarh district. To date, 87 rural youth trained under this programme have secured employment with reputed organizations across the country, underscoring Vedanta’s commitment to equipping local communities with industry-ready skills and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 In a major step towards advancing India’s healthcare innovation landscape, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pfizer Limited. The collaboration seeks to accelerate the lab-to-market journey of healthcare innovations by providing both financial and non-financial support ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 In a major push to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICICI Bank Limited. The collaboration aims to provide comprehensive support to DPIIT-recognised startups through access to accelerator programmes, structured mentorship, and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Thursday asserted that India continues to be the fastest growing large economy in the world despite global turbulence, driven by transformative reforms and decisive leadership. Speaking at the Bharat Nutraverse Expo 2025, he said that the nutraceuticals sector is among the biggest beneficiaries of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 In a landmark overhaul of India’s indirect tax system, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council at its 56th meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday approved sweeping reforms that simplify the tax structure, slash rates across critical sectors, and provide direct relief to households, industries and small businesses. Chaired by Union Finance & ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 In a landmark move to secure India’s critical mineral supply chain, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved a ₹1,500 crore Incentive Scheme for the development of recycling capacity in the country. The initiative is designed to extract essential minerals from secondary sources such as e-waste, lithium-ion battery (LIB) ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, 3 SEPTEMBER 2025 Tata Power-led Odisha discoms are reshaping India’s power distribution landscape by harnessing cutting-edge technology, strengthening consumer trust, and driving large-scale transformation across the state. Serving nearly ten million consumers, the four utilities — TPCODL, TPWODL, TPSODL, and TPNODL — have emerged as a benchmark for reliable, consumer-centric power supply. Technology has been the cornerstone ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 Jio has reached a historic milestone by crossing 500 million users as it prepares to mark its 9th anniversary on September 5, 2025. The achievement makes Jio the world’s largest mobile data network, reflecting the deep trust placed in the brand by consumers across India. To mark the occasion, Jio has announced year-long celebrations, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, in partnership with the Directorate of Factories and Boilers, Government of Odisha, conducted a large-scale onsite mock drill at its mega aluminium plant in Jharsuguda. The exercise reaffirmed the company’s strong commitment to workplace safety and high standards of emergency preparedness. The drill simulated a fire outbreak ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal has set an ambitious vision for India’s maritime sector, declaring that by 2047 the country aims to handle 10,000 million metric tonnes (MMT) of EXIM cargo and 500 MMT through inland waterways. He made the announcement while addressing the Water Voyage Northeast 2025 ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 Bank of Baroda, one of India’s leading public sector banks, has launched “bob Digi Udyam”, a cash flow-based, collateral-free digital financing platform designed to provide quick and seamless working capital loans to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). Under the scheme, MSEs can avail loans ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakh, with a tenure ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU CUTTACK, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 Reinforcing its commitment to rural prosperity and sustainable farming practices, Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the CSR arm of Dalmia Bharat Ltd., has introduced vegetable cultivation on 25-cent (¼ acre) plots in Cuttack under its flagship Gram Parivartan Project. This intensive farming model allows farmers to grow multiple varieties of vegetables on small land parcels ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 Reliance Jio, Odisha’s leading digital service provider, has achieved yet another major milestone with its fast-growing 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service, JioAirFiber, crossing the 2 lakh subscriber mark in July 2025, according to the latest telecom subscription data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). JioAirFiber has firmly established its dominance ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 Vedanta Group, India’s leading conglomerate in critical minerals, energy transition metals, oil and gas, and technology, has announced its biggest-ever Employee Stock Options Scheme (ESOS), valued at more than ₹450 crore for FY25. The allocation marks an 80% surge over the past five years and sets a new benchmark for inclusive wealth creation ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU COPENHAGEN/MUMBAI, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has deepened its partnership with Tryg, one of Scandinavia’s largest non-life insurers, with a seven-year €550 million agreement aimed at accelerating digital transformation and operational excellence across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. Under the deal, TCS will deploy its suite of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 Axis Bank, one of India’s largest private sector lenders, has rolled out Sparsh Week 2025, a landmark initiative designed to bring its 1 lakh-strong workforce closer to customers across its vast network of 5,868 branches. Scheduled from September 1 to 5, this third edition of the Bank’s flagship engagement programme is themed “Raise the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 Jindal Foundation, the social arm of Jindal Steel, has launched the weeklong observance of National Nutrition Week 2025 with an inaugural program at Badamahital village under Natada Gram Panchayat in Angul district. The initiative aims to tackle pressing challenges such as malnutrition, anemia, low birth weight, and stunted growth by promoting awareness on balanced ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 Campus Activewear, one of India’s leading sports and athleisure footwear brands, has announced National Award-winning actress Kriti Sanon as the new face of its Women’s Category. The collaboration goes beyond a typical brand–celebrity association, reflecting Campus’ long-term vision to redefine the women’s footwear segment in India and build upon the strong momentum the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JAJPUR, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and one of the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has expanded its footprint in Odisha with the inauguration of a new Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) dealership in Jajpur. This marks the company’s sixth LCV dealership in the state, underscoring its growing focus on strengthening customer ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 Odisha has taken a pioneering step towards women’s empowerment and economic self-reliance with the launch of a specialized 12-week training programme in cosmetology and entrepreneurship at the World Skill Center, Bhubaneswar. The initiative, inaugurated on Monday, is tailored exclusively for members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the state government’s flagship Mission Shakti programme. The ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 In a landmark step towards redefining urban development and economic growth, the Odisha Government on Monday unveiled its ambitious Quad City Economic Zone Vision alongside the launch of the Samruddha Sahar scheme. Together, these initiatives seek to transform the state’s urban centres into globally competitive hubs of commerce, culture, and innovation. The Quad City ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has lauded the stellar performance of young athletes from its Jharsuguda-based Vedanta Martial Arts Training Centre, who showcased remarkable discipline and sporting prowess at the National Karate Federation (NKF) East Zone Karate Championship 2025. The prestigious event, held at Birbhum Indoor Stadium in West Bengal, witnessed the ...

₹5,000 Solar Power: Tata Power Odisha to light up 1.5 lakh homes Odisha becomes first state to roll out rooftop solar under ULA model THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 In a transformative push for clean energy adoption, the Tata Power-led Odisha Distribution Companies (Discoms) on Monday rolled out a pioneering one-kilowatt rooftop solar (RTS) scheme under the innovative Utility-Led ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LANJIGARH, SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has reinforced its commitment to rural healthcare in Kalahandi through its flagship CSR initiative, Project Aarogya. As part of this sustained outreach, the company recently organised a Mega Health Camp in Kankutru Gram Panchayat, extending medical services to 13 villages in the Lanjigarh block and benefitting nearly 400 ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 In a landmark achievement for consumer trust and product safety, Amway India has announced that its flagship brand Nutrilite has been awarded the prestigious “Trusted Certification” by the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) under its Nutritional Supplementation Testing for Sportspersons (NSTS) program. The recognition underscores Nutrilite’s commitment to providing scientifically backed, high-quality supplements that ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LUCKNOW, AUGUST 30, 2025 In a significant step towards strengthening academic-industry collaboration in the field of forensic science, Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), with campuses in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, and the State Forensic Science Laboratory (SFSL), Uttar Pradesh, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Lucknow on Friday. The agreement seeks to foster academic and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, AUGUST 29, 2025 In India’s growth journey, the transformation of rural economies stands as a cornerstone of inclusive progress. Empowering farmers with opportunities for dignified livelihoods and long-term development is integral to this vision. Vedanta Aluminium’s agricultural interventions in Jharsuguda, Odisha, exemplify how industries can actively participate in this endeavour and catalyse change at the grassroots level. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR/RAYAGADA, AUGUST 28, 2025 In a remarkable stride toward rural development, Utkal Alumina International Ltd. (UAIL), a subsidiary of the Aditya Birla Group’s Hindalco, has brought transformative changes to Raulighati village in the Kashipur Block of Rayagada district, Odisha. Once isolated due to treacherous terrain and lack of infrastructure, the village is now experiencing a wave of progress, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 27, 2025 TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a collaboration between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has launched an array of proactive safety initiatives to ensure a seamless and safe power supply during the upcoming festival season. These measures aim to safeguard public safety and prevent power disruptions during one of the busiest times ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 27, 2025 History often highlights well-known public figures, but the tireless efforts of behind-the-scenes visionaries often go unnoticed. A notable example is Sir Dorabji Tata, a man whose passion and dedication helped bring his father’s dream of a vibrant, self-sufficient India to life. Sir Dorabji was not only a pioneering businessman but also a devoted patriot. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 26, 2025 In the heart of Odisha’s industrial belt — once dominated by the thunder of heavy machinery and a traditionally male workforce — a quiet revolution is taking place. At Vedanta Aluminium’s colossal smelter in Jharsuguda, one of the world’s largest aluminium production facilities, women are not just participating — they’re leading. On this Women’s ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 26, 2025 On this day in 1907, a quiet revolution began in the town of Sakchi — one that would shape the industrial destiny of a nation. Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO), now Tata Steel, was founded with the daring vision of Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, a dreamer who believed that India could produce steel not ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, AUGUST 26, 2025 “At Vedanta Aluminium, we believe in harmonizing industrial growth with community welfare,” said Sunil Gupta, Chief Operating Officer of Vedanta Aluminium, as he lauded the success of a transformative 10-day Filaria Awareness Campaign held in Jharsuguda. Organised in collaboration with the district administration, the campaign reached nearly 2.7 lakh people across the region, setting ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 25, 2025 In a powerful assertion of economic justice and regional equity, two legislators — Sudhir Ranjan Pattjoshi, MLA of Dharmagarh, and Nilamadhaba Hikaka, MLA of Bissam Cuttack (Rayagada) — today pledged to escalate the long-pending demand for opening of bauxite mines in Lanjigarh to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha. Their assurances come a day ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 25, 2025 “At Vedanta Aluminium, ensuring access to quality healthcare is a cornerstone of our community development efforts. Through initiatives like the eye camp, we strive to bring essential medical services closer to communities that need them most. These efforts reflect our commitment to empowering communities to lead healthier, more informed lives,” said Rajiv Kumar, CEO, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, AUGUST 24, 2025 Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has proudly extended heartfelt congratulations to Commandant Sanat Kumar Patel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for his outstanding accomplishment in the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2025, held on Sunday. Competing in the Full Marathon category (42.195 km), Commandant Patel completed the gruelling course in an impressive 3 hours and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 23, 2025 TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, is redefining rural customer service through its flagship initiative “Gaan Chala”. Organised across villages within its licensed area, these service camps have emerged as crucial touchpoints for delivering electricity-related services directly to communities, reaching thousands of rural ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 23, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, is transforming traditional farming practices in Kalahandi through its flagship integrated watershed and livelihood development initiative –Project Sangam. At Lanjigarh, the company has introduced and scaled up the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) technique, which is delivering remarkable results for local farmers. The SRI method has boosted ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHADRAK, AUGUST 23, 2025 Ferro Alloys Corporation Ltd. (FACOR), a Vedanta Group company, has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and inclusive education by distributing essential Teaching Learning Materials (TLM) to students of Ostapal and Kathpal schools in Jajpur district. Under this initiative, 176 students were provided with school bags, books, notebooks, and shoes, ensuring they are better ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 22, 2025 “The launch of the Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub is a transformative initiative that will shape the future of finance in Odisha. It will help strengthen India’s global leadership in the digital economy,” said Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister of Odisha, while unveiling the BharatNetra Initiative in Bhubaneswar on Friday. The Government of ...