The Business Bytes

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 ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 19, 2025 In a significant breakthrough for India’s quest for critical minerals, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has identified traces of lithium deposits in the Nayagarh district of Odisha. This discovery marks a crucial step toward strengthening the nation’s domestic supply of lithium, a key component for electric vehicle (EV) batteries and wind turbine blades. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 19, 2025 A dream come true for Bhubaneswar resident Ronak Agarwal, who was overwhelmed with joy after winning a brand-new Maruti Celerio in a lucky draw held by KISNA Jewellery at their Patia showroom on Sunday. “I’ve been participating in lucky draws for a while now — whether shopping with my husband or on my own ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 19, 2025 The Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) continues to play a pivotal role in advancing geosciences, as highlighted by V.L. Kantha Rao, Secretary of the Ministry of Mines and Chairman of CGPB, at the 64th CGPB meeting held at the State Convention Centre, Lokseva Bhavan, on Sunday. In his keynote address, Rao underscored the Ministry ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU KOLKATA, JANUARY 19, 2025 Anuj Saraswat has assumed the role of Chairman for the Eastern India Regional Council (EIRC) of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) for the year 2025. In the election for the new office bearers, Bishal Harlalka was appointed Vice Chairman, Satish Kumar was elected Secretary, and Santosh Kumar became Treasurer. Their appointments ...