THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, APRIL 11, 2025 Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited (KNPL), one of India’s leading paint companies, has announced the appointment of Pravin Chaudhari as its new Managing Director, effective April 1, 2025. He succeeds Anuj Jain, who has taken early retirement after an illustrious 35-year journey with the company to pursue personal interests. With over three decades of rich ...
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IPRS hosts landmark IP roundtable with WIPO, ignites global dialogue on creativity and innovation
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, APRIL 11, 2025 In a significant stride for India’s creative and entertainment sector, the Indian Performing Right Society Ltd. (IPRS) hosted an exclusive closed-door roundtable in Mumbai, marking the first official visit to India by Sylvie Forbin, Deputy Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The event served as a pivotal moment in global intellectual ...
Read More »Odisha inks landmark MoU to boost oil palm cultivation across key districts
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 10, 2025 In a major stride toward transforming Odisha’s agricultural and industrial future, the state government on Thursday signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with three leading oil palm companies to accelerate large-scale oil palm cultivation. The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, is ...
Read More »Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launches voluntary recall campaign for CB300R
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU GURUGRAM, 10 APRIL 2025 In line with its global market practices, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has announced a proactive market campaign for its premium motorcycle, the CB300R. The initiative involves a voluntary recall for specific units manufactured between 2018 and 2020 to address a potential issue in the headlight’s internal electrical structure. The company has identified ...
Read More »Hindalco launches ambulance service to boost healthcare access in Similipal region
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 10, 2025 In a major step towards strengthening rural healthcare infrastructure, Hindalco Industries Ltd, in collaboration with the Similipal Tiger Conservation Foundation (STCF), has launched an ambulance service to serve tribal communities in the remote interiors of the Similipal forest. The initiative, flagged off on Thursday at Barehipani, aims to facilitate emergency medical transportation for residents ...
Read More »India’s exports hit historic $820 billion in FY 2024-25 amid global turmoil
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, APRIL 10, 2025 In a remarkable show of resilience, India’s total exports of goods and services soared to an all-time high of $820 billion in the financial year 2024-25, marking a nearly 6 per cent increase over the $778 billion achieved in the previous year, according to data released by the Commerce Ministry. This was announced ...
Read More »JSP partners with farmers’ body to empower agriculture in Joda region
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JODA, APRIL 10, 2025 In a strategic move to boost agricultural development in the Joda region, Jindal Steel and Power (JSP), through its social arm, the Jindal Education and Welfare Society (JEWS), has partnered with a local farmers’ organisation to provide crucial support to small and marginal farmers. The agreement was signed on Thursday between JEWS and the ...
Read More »TCS Q4FY25 net profit slips 1.68pc to ₹12,224 crore; full-year earnings show steady growth
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, APRIL 10, 2025 Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services exporter, kicked off the March quarter earnings season on Thursday with a marginal decline in its bottom line. The company reported a 1.68 per cent dip in consolidated net profit at ₹12,224 crore for the quarter ended March 2025, as global economic uncertainties weighed on tech ...
Read More »Axis Bank unveils industry-first In-App Mobile OTP to strengthen digital security
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, APRIL 10, 2025 In a pioneering move to bolster digital security, Axis Bank, one of India’s largest private sector banks, has launched an industry-first ‘In-App Mobile OTP’ feature on its mobile banking app, ‘open’. This advanced capability generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) directly within the app, eliminating the need for traditional SMS-based OTPs and thereby significantly reducing ...
Read More »Odisha emerges as a high-growth market for shampoo hair colour segment
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 10, 2025 Odisha is rapidly carving a niche for itself in India’s burgeoning shampoo hair colour market, driven by growing consumer demand for easy-to-use, do-it-yourself (DIY) grooming solutions. As modern lifestyles prompt a shift towards quick and convenient personal care routines, the shampoo hair colour category in the state has witnessed remarkable growth. Currently valued at ...
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