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THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, JANUARY 24, 2025 Jio on Friday unveiled a game-changing feature for its JioBharat device, introducing JioSoundPay, a free lifetime service aimed at transforming the lives of over 5 crore small-scale merchants across India. This industry-first initiative underscores Jio’s commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and driving the nation towards a truly Digital India. JioSoundPay provides instant, multilingual audio confirmations ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU DAVOS (SWITZERLAND), JANUARY 24, 2025 Shallu Jindal, Chairperson of the Jindal Foundation and Chancellor of OP Jindal University, underscored the Foundation’s dedication to fostering positive social and economic transformation at the World Economic Forum  (WEF) in Davos. In her address, Jindal highlighted the Foundation’s impactful initiatives that drive sustainable growth and empower future generations, making a lasting difference ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 24, 2025 Kalinga Hospital Ltd. (KHL), a pioneer in healthcare in Odisha, has unveiled its state-of-the-art Emergency and Trauma Care Center, setting a new benchmark for critical care in the region. The facility, inaugurated by Dr. Sita Kantha Dash, Chairman of KHL, in the presence of dignitaries, medical professionals, and the public on Friday, represents a ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU DAVOS, JANUARY 24, 2025 The global mining sector requires an estimated investment of $1.7 trillion to enable the energy transition, according to Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson of Hindustan Zinc and Non-Executive Director at Vedanta Limited. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, she highlighted India’s pivotal role in driving the global shift toward clean energy, citing the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 23, 2025 has solidified its position as Odisha’s leading digital services provider, adding over 1 lakh new subscribers in November 2024, according to the latest report by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). This impressive growth reinforces Jio’s dominance in both the mobile and wireline segments. Jio gained more than 91,000 mobile subscribers and over ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL/BARBIL, JANUARY 23, 2025 Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) celebrated Flag Day at its Angul plant with immense pride and patriotic fervor, marking 21 years since the historic Supreme Court ruling that affirmed every Indian citizen’s right to fly the national flag with dignity every day of the year. The occasion honors the landmark January 23, 2004, verdict ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR/DHENKANAL/ANGUL, JANUARY 23, 2025 Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group and one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has expanded its footprint in eastern India by inaugurating two new M&HCV dealership outlets in Odisha. These outlets, established in partnership with Samal Prime Automotives Pvt. Ltd., are located in Dhenkanal and Angul, bringing Ashok Leyland’s total ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 23, 2025 The PM Surya Ghar Yojana, a landmark initiative by the Government of India, is driving a nationwide shift toward renewable energy by making rooftop solar installations accessible and affordable for millions of households. This transformative scheme is reshaping the energy landscape with its innovative approach, economic incentives, and ambitious goals. At the heart of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 20, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has launched a cutting-edge operational dashboard at its Jamkhani Coal Mine in Odisha, setting a new benchmark for mining efficiency and innovation. The advanced digital platform integrates real-time data, optimizes performance metrics, and automates key operational processes, marking a significant leap in the company’s digital transformation journey. Developed ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 19, 2025 In a significant move to strengthen the mining and coal industries, Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, made his first official visit to Odisha on Sunday. The visit aimed to bolster collaboration between the government and key players in the mining sector, ensuring sustainable growth and innovation. The meeting, held at ...