The Business Bytes

BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 31, 2024 (TBB BUREAU):  The Odisha government is sharpening its focus on the defence and aerospace sectors, marking them as pivotal for the state’s industrial advancement. This strategic emphasis was highlighted by Kalyan Mohanty, Executive Director of IPICOL, on the second day of ‘Resurgent Odisha 2024’, a three-day global trade show organized by the Utkal Chamber of Commerce ...

BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 31, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Tata Power Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) has launched Mission SAURYAN, a major initiative focused on solarizing its Corporate Office and Circle Offices to meet their auxiliary energy needs with solar power. With a total project investment of Rs. 1 crore, the initiative has successfully installed a Rooftop Solar (RTS) system with a capacity ...

MUMBAI, AUGUST 31, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL), the newly launched digital-first financial services group, has announced significant achievements in its inaugural year. The JioFinance app has surpassed 1 million downloads, reflecting strong customer interest and positive initial feedback. The app currently offers a range of services including loans on mutual funds, digital savings accounts, UPI, bill ...

BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 30, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): FireNet, a leader in fire safety, has opened its new branch office in Bhubaneswar. This strategic expansion, driven by Founder Sudhanshu Panda and Directors Prateek Verma and Rohit Mahapatra, represents a significant milestone in the company’s mission to deliver top-notch fire safety solutions across Odisha. The new office, located at Plot No. 227, Opp. ...

BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 30, 2024 (TBB BUREAU):   Ziqitza Healthcare Limited, a leading provider of emergency medical services in Odisha, has unveiled its new social responsibility program, ‘Committed to Care,’ at a launch event held at the Patia Urban Community Health Centre (UCHC) in Bhubaneswar on Friday. The initiative began with the distribution of 10 Automatic Blood Pressure Machines to nine ...

Jharsuguda, August 29, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium’s efforts to boost access to quality education have had a profound impact on secondary education and digital literacy in the Jharsuguda district of Odisha. Through initiatives such as Project Vidyagraha, the Vedanta Mini Science Centre, and support for the Government of Odisha’s Mo School Abhiyan program, the company is setting new benchmarks ...

Bhubaneswar, August 29, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  Naveen Jindal, the third-time Member of Parliament from the Kurukshetra Lok Sabha constituency and Chairman of Jindal Steel & Power (JSP), paid courtesy visits to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, at Lok Seva Bhawan, here on Thursday. During the meetings, discussions centered around the ongoing ...

Bhubaneswar, August 29, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has been conferred with the prestigious Biju Patnaik Sports Award for 2023 for its outstanding contribution to the promotion of sports and games. NALCO Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Sridhar Patra received the award on behalf of the company from Odisha Chief Minister ...

New Delhi, August 29, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Palghar in Maharashtra on Friday to lay the foundation stone for the Vadhvan Port project, which is set to become one of India’s largest deep-water ports. The project, valued at approximately Rs 76,000 crore, aims to establish a world-class maritime gateway, enhancing the country’s trade and economic ...

Paradip, August 29, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Paradip Port Sports Council marked National Sports Day with a spirited celebration on Thursday at Gopabandhu Stadium, here. The event, held annually on August 29th, commemorates the birth anniversary of the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players in history. The day is dedicated to ...