The Business Bytes

Bhubaneswar, September 25, 2024 (TBB Bureau): India’s natural diamond polishing industry is poised for a significant downturn, with revenues expected to plummet by 25-27% year-on-year to around $12 billion this fiscal—marking a decadal low. The sharp decline is attributed to muted demand in key export markets, such as the US and China, a 10-15% drop in diamond prices due to ...

Chhendipada/Angul, September 24, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  In a major milestone for the Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC), the public hearing for environmental clearance of its proposed 15 MTPA Baitarani-West Coal Project was successfully completed on Tuesday at Chhendipada, Angul. The hearing took place near the Jagannath temple grounds, where a large number of villagers from the project-affected areas gathered to ...

Bhubaneswar, Sept 24, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Two major power plants of GMR Power and Urban Infrastructure Limited (GPUIL) — GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited (GKEL) and GMR Warora Energy Limited (GWEL) — have been recognized at the Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) National Award for Excellence in Energy Management. GWEL was awarded the National Award for Excellence in Energy Management for ...

Hyderabad, September 24, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Mivi, a prominent Indian consumer electronics brand, has launched its latest national campaign, “Hear Clear,” through a unique silent ad film, marking a first in the audio device industry. The innovative campaign is designed to promote Mivi’s newest flagship True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds, the SuperPods Immersio, which offer cutting-edge audio clarity and aim ...

Bongaigaon, September 23, 2024 (TBB Bureau): NTPC Bongaigaon’s commitment to excellence continues to gain national recognition as the Samadhan Lean Quality Circle from the station secured the prestigious Gold Award at the 39th Chapter Convention on Quality Circle and its Allied Concepts. The event, organized by the Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI), was held in Pune on September 20-21, ...

Ranchi, September 23, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The first batch of NTPC Mining Limited (NML)-sponsored skill development training, conducted in collaboration with the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Ranchi, has concluded with a resounding success. This initiative, part of NTPC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, has been aimed at empowering the youth from project-affected areas of Jharkhand, Odisha, ...

Jharsuguda, September 23, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, marked International Ozone Day by launching a community awareness campaign, followed by a plantation drive. This initiative reaffirms the company’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13 (Climate Action), emphasizing the importance of protecting the ozone layer and promoting environmental sustainability. As part of ...

Bongaigaon, September 23, 2024 (TBB Bureau: The CBSE Far East Zone Chess Championship (Under-17 Mixed) 2024, held from September 20th to 22nd at Royal Global School, Guwahati, Assam, concluded with an exciting display of talent and competition. Among the 46 participating schools and 184 competitors, DPS Ruby Park, Kolkata, emerged as the overall champion in the highly competitive Under-17 category. ...

Bhubaneswar, September 22, 2024 (TBB Bureau): KIIT-DU hosted a momentous event on Sunday honoring the students who represented India at the recently concluded Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Led by the university’s Founder, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, the celebration showcased the remarkable achievements of these athletes and emphasized the vital role of sports in education. Each athlete was awarded a cash prize ...

Bhubaneswar, September 22, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant achievement for Odisha’s sporting community, Pratyasa Ray has been honored with the prestigious 32nd Ekalabya Puraskar for 2024. The decision was made unanimously by the Ekalabya Puraskar Committee, comprising distinguished jury members from various sectors, during a meeting held today. Pratyasa Ray, a rising star in swimming with an impressive track ...