The Business Bytes

KOLKATA, JULY 1, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Coal India Limited (CIL) announced a robust 8 per cent increase in coal production, achieving 189.3 million tonnes in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, surpassing its target of 189.2 million tonnes. This growth marks a significant rise of 13.8 million tonnes compared to the same quarter in FY’24, driven by positive ...

JODA/BARBIL, JULY 1, 2024 (TBB BUREAU):  JSP Foundation, the social arm of Jindal Steel & Power (JSP), has announced the launch of its flagship project ‘Vatsalya.’ This initiative aims to improve the health and nutritional status of women, children, and adolescent girls in the tribal-dominated Barbil region. The project will initially pilot in the Deojhar, Serenda, and Bhadrasahi Gram Panchayats, ...

Chennai (India) / Castelguelfo Bologna (Italy), July 1, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a strategic move aimed at bolstering its presence in the global automotive aftermarket, SI Air Springs, a subsidiary of the USD 3 billion conglomerate TVS Mobility, has successfully completed the acquisition of Roberto Nuti Group. This acquisition, finalized on June 28, 2024, marks a significant expansion for TVS ...

NEW DELHI, JULY 1, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): On Monday, the price of jet fuel (Aviation Turbine Fuel or ATF) was increased by 1.2 per cent, while the cost of commercial LPG used in hotels and restaurants was reduced by Rs 30 per 19-kg cylinder, in alignment with international oil price trends. According to a price notification from state-owned fuel retailers, ...

NEW DELHI, JULY 1, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): In a landmark initiative, the government-run Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) announced the induction of 300 sellers and 400 women entrepreneurs into its e-commerce platform on Monday. This significant expansion aims to empower local businesses and artisans across India. The newly onboarded 300 sellers hail from six notable clusters: Lucknow (Chikankari), Moradabad ...

BHUBANESWAR, JULY 1, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): The Paediatric Pulmonology and ICU Team from the Paediatrics Department of AIIMS Bhubaneswar has been honoured with the esteemed Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar Aarogya Bhushan Award by ReTHINK INDIA. Prof. (Dr.) Rashmi Ranjan Das and Additional Prof. Dr. Krishna Mohan Gulla received the award on behalf of the department at a special ceremony held ...

WASHINGTON/MUMBAI, JULY 1, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): In a powerful stride towards women’s empowerment, the 2024-25 WomenLeaders India Fellowship has been officially launched today. This prestigious program, a joint effort by Reliance Foundation and Vital Voices, is designed to elevate 50 extraordinary women leaders within India’s social sector, fostering transformative change and innovation across the nation. Aligning with India’s G20 Presidency ...

BHUBANESWAR, JULY 1, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Centurion University of Technology & Management’s (CUTM) Bhubaneswar campus witnessed a groundbreaking fusion of innovation and expertise during a two-day national conference-cum-workshop on “Advancement in Animal Handling and Generative AI for Pre-Clinical Studies,” sponsored by AYUSH. Held on June 28-29, the event attracted over 300 students and 100 faculty members, marking a significant leap ...

Angul, June 27, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant step towards eliminating tuberculosis (TB) in India, JSP Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Jindal Steel & Power, has been officially registered as a Ni-Kshay Mitra under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukta Bharat Abhiyan. The Central Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, presented the certificate of ...

Sambalpur, June 27, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing 50 million tonnes (MT) of coal dispatch for the fiscal year 2024-25. This achievement came seven days ahead of the previous record, setting a new benchmark in operational excellence for the company. This accomplishment reflects a robust 7.7 per cent growth in overall ...