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THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MARCH 6, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has announced a transformative step towards fostering gender parity and workplace inclusion by converting an entire smelter line at its operations in Jharsuguda which is to be operated and maintained exclusively by women employees. The Jharsuguda smelter is one of the world’s largest aluminium smelters. This pioneering ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU KOLKATA, MARCH 6, 2025 Rungta Eco Extrusions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rungta Greentech Limited, has inaugurated a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Howrah, West Bengal, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability in the plastics industry. The plant, with an annual production capacity of 17,280 metric tons (MT), is set to be fully operational by the end of March 2025 and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BENGALURU, MARCH 6, 2025 Louis Philippe, the premium menswear brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited, has introduced its latest collection, ‘Moods of Summer’, redefining warm-weather style with a seamless blend of sophistication and ease. Inspired by sun-soaked escapes, breezy evenings, and the art of refined leisure, this collection is a tribute to effortless summer dressing. Designed ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MARCH 6, 2025 The Indian automobile retail sector witnessed a significant slowdown in February, registering a 7% decline in overall sales across various vehicle categories, as per data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The total retail sales in the domestic market stood at 18,99,196 units, compared to 20,46,328 units in the corresponding ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PUNE, MARCH 6, 2025 Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has reinforced its commitment to premium motorcycle enthusiasts with the inauguration of its all-new BigWing dealership in Wakad, Pune. This milestone marks the 150th Honda BigWing touchpoint in India, further extending the brand’s reach and immersive sales and service experience across the country. Designed to provide a world-class ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 5, 2025 Rural families in Odisha are witnessing a transformative change in early childhood care, thanks to ShishuGhar, a community-led creche initiative launched by Gram Vikas with support from the Azim Premji Foundation in February 2024. Operating across 61 villages in Kandhamal, Gajapati, and Kalahandi districts, the program provides structured childcare, nutrition, and early learning support ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 5, 2025 Good oral health is a cornerstone of overall well-being. On this Dentist’s Day, experts emphasize the importance of proper oral care to maintain a bright, problem-free smile. Dr. Sonia Datta, a distinguished public health dentistry expert with over 27 years of experience, underscores the significance of an effective oral hygiene routine. Poor dental care ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, MARCH 5, 2025 In a major step towards improving healthcare access in Mon, Nagaland, NTPC Limited handed over two advanced life support ambulance vans and two mortuary vans to the District Administration of Mon. The vehicles were formally presented by Shri Arnab Maitra in the presence of Kasturi Maitra, President of Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club, NTPC Bongaigaon, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, MARCH 5, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, successfully conducted a large-scale offsite emergency preparedness mock drill at its Jharsuguda plant recently. The initiative, held in collaboration with key government and disaster response agencies, aimed to assess and strengthen safety measures concerning hazardous chemicals. The exercise was part of a statewide safety initiative conducted simultaneously ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MARCH 4, 2025 India’s circular economy has the potential to create a market value exceeding $2 trillion and generate close to 10 million jobs by 2050, according to Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav. Speaking at the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific, the minister emphasized ...