The Business Bytes

Rajgangpur, November 14, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Dalmia Cement Bharat Ltd. (DCBL), a subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat Ltd. and a pioneer in sustainable practices within India’s cement industry, is making remarkable strides in rural Odisha with its flagship initiative, Project Annadata. Launched in 2023 with an initial focus on 800 farmers, the project has since expanded to benefit over 5,000 farmers ...

Bhubaneswar, November 14, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, is celebrating the remarkable achievement of seven young archers—five of them girls—from its grassroots sports initiative, who have qualified for the prestigious 68th National School Games Federation of India (SGFI) Championship. The championship, hosted by the Sports Authority of Gujarat, provides a national platform for young athletes to ...

Bhubaneswar, November 14, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a groundbreaking initiative to transform education, Khan Academy, the global nonprofit renowned for providing free, high-quality educational resources, has launched its AI-powered tool, Khanmigo, free for all teachers in India. This initiative, announced on the occasion of Children’s Day, marks a significant milestone in empowering educators and enhancing classroom learning across the nation. ...

Bhubaneswar, November 13, 2024 (TBB Bureau): TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a collaboration between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, is playing a pivotal role in powering Baliyatra 2024, one of Asia’s largest open trade fairs. With extensive measures to ensure safe and reliable electricity supply, TPCODL is committed to making this year’s Baliyatra a smooth and memorable ...

Bhubaneswar, November 13, 2024 (TBB Bureau): National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), has delivered a remarkable financial performance for the quarter ending September 30, 2024 (Q2FY25), posting an impressive five-fold increase in net profit. NALCO reported a net profit of ₹1,062 crore, a substantial leap from ₹206 crore in the same period last year. ...

Bhubaneswar, November 13, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The three-day MSME and StartUp Trade Fair 2024 launched today at KIIT-DU, Bhubaneswar, featuring participation from over 65 StartUps across India. The event was inaugurated by Gokulananda Mallik, Minister of State for Fisheries and Animal Resources Development (F&ARD) and MSME, Government of Odisha. He highlighted the critical role of the MSME sector in achieving ...

  Bhubaneswar, November 13, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a remarkable stride toward addressing childhood malnutrition in India, Amway India, a leader in health and wellbeing, has partnered with The Akshaya Patra Foundation to provide nutritious meals to children in government schools across eight cities. This initiative, launched in celebration of Nutrilite’s 90th anniversary and in honor of Children’s Day, aims ...

Angul, November 13, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a powerful demonstration of inclusion and empowerment, Jindal Asha’s Angul unit, a key initiative of the Jindal Foundation, hosted a two-day orientation and screening event for Special Olympics sports. Held in collaboration with Special Olympics Bharat, Odisha, the event took place on 11th and 12th November 2024, offering Divyang (differently-abled) children an enriching ...

Bhubaneswar, November 12, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant stride toward global education and skill enhancement, Centurion University of Odisha has entered into a transformative partnership with Zimbabwe’s Department of Public and National Skill Development (PaNSD). A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on November 11, 2024, with the primary goal of providing advanced, skill-based training to Zimbabwean students and ...

New Delhi, November 12, 2024 (TBB Bureau): India’s industrial sector showed robust recovery in September with a 3.1% rise in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), reversing a 0.1% contraction in August, as per data from the Ministry of Statistics released on Tuesday. The surge underscores renewed momentum in manufacturing, electricity generation, and mining, marking a significant step forward in ...