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Centre aims to develop Odisha as a major hub for renewable energy: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Friday said that the Centre is planning to develop Odisha as a major hub for renewable energy and explore the scope of green hydrogen production in the state.  The Union Minister spoke thus while addressing the valedictory session of the two-day Chintan Shivir organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) here. “Odisha has immense renewable energy potential, with 140 GW of solar capacity and significan...
Centre aims to develop Odisha as a major hub for renewable energy: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
Centre aims to develop Odisha as a major hub for renewable energy: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
Source: IANS
2024-11-16 09:38:32 am
India`s JSW Steel, POSCO to invest $7.7 billion in Odisha steel plant, sources say India's JSW Steel and South Korea's POSCO plan to invest 650 billion rupees ($7.73 billion) in their proposed plant in India in the coming years, sources said, part of efforts to capitalise on rising steel demand in the world's fastest-growing major economy. Last week, JSW Steel and POSCO signed an agreement to set up an integrated steel plant with an initial capacity of 5 million metric tons a year. The plant will be in the eastern state of Odisha, known for its iron ore reser...
India`s JSW Steel, POSCO to invest $7.7 billion in Odisha steel plant, sources say
India`s JSW Steel, POSCO to invest $7.7 billion in Odisha steel plant, sources say
Source: Reuters
2024-11-05 05:01:26 pm
10 lakh PMAY-G beneficiaries in Jharkhand, Gujarat, Odisha to get sanction letters About 10 lakh beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G) living in Jharkhand, Gujarat, Odisha, and other states will get their sanction letters as well as the first installment under the rural housing scheme of the government next week, Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan said.  Chouhan informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute the sanction letters and transfer the first installment of PMAY-G at a national-level event in O...
10 lakh PMAY-G beneficiaries in Jharkhand, Gujarat, Odisha to get sanction letters
10 lakh PMAY-G beneficiaries in Jharkhand, Gujarat, Odisha to get sanction letters
Source: IANS
2024-09-14 11:52:00 am
Centre approves hydro pumped storage plants in Odisha, Karnataka The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has given its approval to two Hydro Pumped Storage Plants (PSPs), which include the 600 MW Upper Indravati in Odisha being developed by OHPC Ltd and 2000 MW Sharavathy in Karnataka being developed by KPCL, the Union Ministry of Power announced on Friday.  The approval given to Odisha government-owned OHPC and Karnataka government-owned KPCL has been fast-tracked to expedite the projects. CEA has also received a huge number of proposals for Hy...
Centre approves hydro pumped storage plants in Odisha, Karnataka
Centre approves hydro pumped storage plants in Odisha, Karnataka
Source: IANS
2024-08-02 02:10:27 pm
Odisha: All party meeting held ahead of budget session  Leaders of various parties on Sunday attended an all-party meeting convened by the state government ahead of the budget session of the Odisha assembly, which will start on Monday.   The budget session will commence with the address of Governor Raghubar Das. “Detailed discussions held on the suggestions made by the leaders of all the political parties during the meeting to ensure the smooth conduct of the current session of the 17th Odisha assembly,” said Spea...
Odisha: All party meeting held ahead of budget session
Odisha: All party meeting held ahead of budget session
Source: IANS
2024-07-21 03:55:51 pm
Tata Power rises on investing Rs 4,245 crore in infrastructure expansion, network upgrade in Odisha Tata Power Company is currently trading at Rs. 437.00, up by 2.95 points or 0.68% from its previous closing of Rs. 434.05 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 435.90 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 437.50 and Rs. 431.00 respectively. So far 455683 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 1 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 464.30 on 03-May-2024 and a 52 week low of Rs. 216.95 on 21-Jul-2023. Last one week high and low of the scrip stoo...
Tata Power rises on investing Rs 4,245 crore in infrastructure expansion, network upgrade in Odisha
Tata Power rises on investing Rs 4,245 crore in infrastructure expansion, network upgrade in Odisha
Source: Accord Fintech
2024-07-15 11:47:12 am
Odisha: Paradip port handles record 41 million tons cargo in first 100 days of 2024-25 Paradip Port Authority (PPA) in Odihsa has clocked a record 41.12 million metric tons (MMT) cargo handling within the first 100 days of the financial year 2024-25. This outstanding performance sets a new record for the port, reflecting a 4.78 per cent growth compared to the 39.25 MMT achieved during the same period in 2023-24, said PPA chairman P.L. Haranadh This significant accomplishment underscores the port’s critical role in bolstering India’s maritime infrastructure and...
Odisha: Paradip port handles record 41 million tons cargo in first 100 days of 2024-25
Odisha: Paradip port handles record 41 million tons cargo in first 100 days of 2024-25
Source: IANS
2024-07-11 10:22:46 am
NLC India rises on emerging as successful bidder for Machhakata coal mine in Odisha NLC India is currently trading at Rs. 268.00, up by 6.45 points or 2.47% from its previous closing of Rs. 261.55 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 268.05 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 272.00 and Rs. 264.20 respectively. So far 460662 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 10 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 293.60 on 05-Feb-2024 and a 52 week low of Rs. 105.85 on 31-Jul-2023. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs....
NLC India rises on emerging as successful bidder for Machhakata coal mine in Odisha
NLC India rises on emerging as successful bidder for Machhakata coal mine in Odisha
Source: Accord Fintech
2024-07-08 10:58:21 am
National Aluminium Company soars on executing mining lease deed with Government of Odisha National Aluminium Company is currently trading at Rs. 192.80, up by 6.30 points or 3.38% from its previous closing of Rs. 186.50 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 189.45 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 193.60 and Rs. 188.70 respectively. So far 577360 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 5 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 206.30 on 28-May-2024 and a 52 week low of Rs. 80.70 on 26-Jun-2023. Last one week high and low of the scr...
National Aluminium Company soars on executing mining lease deed with Government of Odisha
National Aluminium Company soars on executing mining lease deed with Government of Odisha
Source: Accord Fintech
2024-06-14 10:50:07 am
BCGCL floats tender for Rs 1,1782cr coal gasification project in Odisha Bharat Coal Gasification & Chemicals Limited (BCGCL), a joint venture company of Coal India Ltd and BHEL has floated a tender for the selection of an LSTK-2 (lump sum turnkey) to start work on a portion of its Coal to Ammonium Nitrate project in Odisha which is coming up with an investment of Rs 1,1782 crores, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Coal on Friday.  The project involves the setting up of a Syngas Purification Plant and ammonia Synthesis gas plant that w...
BCGCL floats tender for Rs 1,1782cr coal gasification project in Odisha
BCGCL floats tender for Rs 1,1782cr coal gasification project in Odisha
Source: IANS
2024-06-01 09:29:39 am
Bharti Airtel trades higher despite weakness over Dalal Street Bharti Airtel is currently trading at Rs. 1375.65, up by 5.10 points or 0.37% from its previous closing of Rs. 1370.55 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 1365.10 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 1390.10 and Rs. 1358.45 respectively. So far 32285 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 5 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 1407.05 on 27-May-2024 and a 52 week low of Rs. 812.65 on 30-May-2023. Last one week high and low of the scrip stoo...
Bharti Airtel trades higher despite weakness over Dalal Street
Bharti Airtel trades higher despite weakness over Dalal Street
Source: Accord Fintech
2024-05-29 04:22:38 pm
Bharti Airtel surges on registering 1.9 million 5G customers in Odisha Bharti Airtel is currently trading at Rs. 1398.00, up by 9.40 points or 0.68% from its previous closing of Rs. 1388.60 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 1399.20 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 1407.05 and Rs. 1385.40 respectively. So far 66466 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 5 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 1407.05 on 27-May-2024 and a 52 week low of Rs. 812.65 on 30-May-2023. Last one week high and low of the scrip stoo...
Bharti Airtel surges on registering 1.9 million 5G customers in Odisha
Bharti Airtel surges on registering 1.9 million 5G customers in Odisha
Source: Accord Fintech
2024-05-27 03:37:59 pm
ICICI Pru AMC announces opening of OPAT of CAMS in Odisha ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (AMC) has announced addendum to the Scheme Information Document (SID)/ Key Information Memorandum (KIM) of the Schemes of ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has informed that Computer Age Management Services (CAMS) is opening its Official Point of Acceptance of Transactions (OPAT) at the below mentioned address with effect from May 15, 2024. Address: CAMS Service Center, Das & Das Complex, First Floor, By-Pass Road, oppo...
ICICI Pru AMC announces opening of OPAT of CAMS in Odisha
ICICI Pru AMC announces opening of OPAT of CAMS in Odisha
Source: Accord Fintech
2024-05-14 04:54:29 pm
Radisson Hotel Group debuts in Odisha with opening of Pramod Lands End Resort, a member of Radisson Individuals Capitalizing on the growing potential of hidden gems in India, Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the opening of its first hotel in Gopalpur, Odisha - Pramod Lands End Resort, a member of Radisson Individuals. Known for its colonial heritage and picturesque landscapes, Gopalpur is a coveted tourist, wedding, and spiritual destination. Pramod Lands End Resort, a member of Radisson Individuals is strategically located on the scenic Gopalpur Beach in southern Odisha and promises...
Radisson Hotel Group debuts in Odisha with opening of Pramod Lands End Resort, a member of Radisson Individuals
Radisson Hotel Group debuts in Odisha with opening of Pramod Lands End Resort, a member of Radisson Individuals
Source: PR Agency
2024-04-16 01:51:16 pm
Adani Ports acquires Gopalpur Port in Odisha for Rs 3,080 crore Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Tuesday said it has acquired 56 per cent stake of the SP Group and 39 per cent of Orissa Stevedores Limited (OSL) in Gopalpur Port Limited (GPL) for Rs 3,080 crore. Gopalpur port is located on the east coast of the country and has the capacity to handle 20 MMTPA (million metric tonne per annum). The Odisha government awarded a 30-year concession to GPL in 2006, with the provision of two extensions of 10 years each. In addition to t...
Adani Ports acquires Gopalpur Port in Odisha for Rs 3,080 crore
Adani Ports acquires Gopalpur Port in Odisha for Rs 3,080 crore
Source: IANS
2024-03-26 10:42:42 am
India`s Adani Ports to buy 95% of Odisha`s Gopalpur Port for $162 million India's largest private port operator Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone said on Tuesday it will buy a 95% stake in Odisha's Gopalpur Port for an equity value of 13.49 billion rupees ($161.74 million) to bolster its east coast presence. Adani Ports will purchase a 56% stake in Gopalpur Port from real-estate conglomerate Shapoorji Pallonji Group (SP Group) and a 39% stake from Orissa Stevedores. The enterprise value of the deal is 30.80 billion rupees. Gopalpur handles a di...
India`s Adani Ports to buy 95% of Odisha`s Gopalpur Port for $162 million
India`s Adani Ports to buy 95% of Odisha`s Gopalpur Port for $162 million
Source: Reuters
2024-03-26 09:14:08 am
Kalyani Steel signs MoU with Odisha governmet to set up manufacturing complex The Kalyani Steel Limited on Friday signed an MoU with the Odisha government on Friday in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for the establishment of a Titanium Metal and Aerospace Components Manufacturing, and Integrated Advanced Specialty Steel and Automotive Components Manufacturing Complex in Odisha. As per the MoU, the multinational conglomerate will set up a comprehensive manufacturing complex at Gajamara in Dhenkanal district of the state. Speaking on the occasion, CM ...
Kalyani Steel signs MoU with Odisha governmet to set up manufacturing complex
Kalyani Steel signs MoU with Odisha governmet to set up manufacturing complex
Source: IANS
2024-02-24 09:06:55 am
Kalyani Steels jumps on inking MoU with Government of Odisha Kalyani Steels is currently trading at Rs. 838.90, up by 22.65 points or 2.77% from its previous closing of Rs. 816.25 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 821.00 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 888.00 and Rs. 818.00 respectively. So far 46621 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'B' stock of face value Rs. 5 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 888.00 on 23-Feb-2024 and a 52 week low of Rs. 281.10 on 28-Mar-2023. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at...
Kalyani Steels jumps on inking MoU with Government of Odisha
Kalyani Steels jumps on inking MoU with Government of Odisha
Source: Accord Fintech
2024-02-23 03:56:25 pm
Nitin Gadkari unveils Rs 6,600cr worth highway projects in Odisha Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 28 National Highway projects entailing an investment of Rs 6,600 crore, through video conferencing at an event in Shri Jagannath Puri. The projects that were inaugurated include the 6-lane Chandikhol to Bhadrak section of National Highway-16 and 4-lane Baharagora-Singhra section of National Highway-49. These projects will reduce travel time and save fuel. There will ...
Nitin Gadkari unveils Rs 6,600cr worth highway projects in Odisha
Nitin Gadkari unveils Rs 6,600cr worth highway projects in Odisha
Source: IANS
2024-02-16 09:40:32 am
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation of projects worth over Rs 68K cr in Odisha  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will inaugurate and lay the foundation of a slew of infrastructural projects worth more than Rs 68,000 crore during his visit to Odisha on Saturday. "The grand campus of Indian Institute Of Management–Sambalpur built by the Education ministry with an outlay of Rs 400 crore will be inaugurated on Saturday. Sambalpur IIM has achieved the distinction as a leading educational institution of the country during the last ten years," s...
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation of projects worth over Rs 68K cr in Odisha
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation of projects worth over Rs 68K cr in Odisha
Source: IANS
2024-02-03 11:39:28 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate rail projects in Odisha on Febuary 3 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch four environment-friendly and faster coal transportation projects worth Rs 2,145 crore of Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd in Odisha on February 3. Coal Ministry said that the projects have been taken up under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan for providing multi-model connectivity reducing logistics cost by enhancing efficiency. “The projects are expected to bring significant benefits to the coal industry in Odisha and contribute to the countr...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate rail projects in Odisha on Febuary 3
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate rail projects in Odisha on Febuary 3
Source: IANS
2024-02-02 05:55:29 pm
JSW Group to invest $5 billion in EV projects in eastern India JSW Group is set to invest 400 billion rupees ($4.81 billion) in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing projects in India's coastal state of Odisha, as it takes on both domestic and international players in India's small but booming EV market. Electric models made up around 2% of India's car sales last year, with Tata Motors dominating the market, but the government is targeting a 30% share by 2023. JSW Group will invest 250 billion rupees in an EV battery manufacturing plant a...
JSW Group to invest $5 billion in EV projects in eastern India
JSW Group to invest $5 billion in EV projects in eastern India
Source: Reuters
2024-01-23 09:27:45 am
BHEL bags Rs 15,000 cr EPC contract from NLC India for Odisha project  Integrated lignite and coal mining and power generation company NLC India Ltd has awarded over Rs 15,000 crore engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) for 2,400 MW pit head green field thermal power project in Odisha, the two companies said. In a regulatory filing, NLC India said the 2,400 MW(3x800 MW) pit head power project will come up at Jharsuguda District in Odisha based on Ultra Super Critical Technology. EPC contract s...
BHEL bags Rs 15,000 cr EPC contract from NLC India for Odisha project
BHEL bags Rs 15,000 cr EPC contract from NLC India for Odisha project
Source: IANS
2024-01-13 02:01:54 pm
BJD leaders take oath to create `Naveen Odisha` on 27th party foundation day To celebrate the BJD’s 27th foundation day, Odisha’s Bhubaneswar was decked up with the party’s flag, and banners showing CM Patnaik. Party workers paid floral tribute to the former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik at the party office in Bhubaneswar. On the special day, party leaders also took an oath to create ‘Naveen Odisha’. 
BJD leaders take oath to create `Naveen Odisha` on 27th party foundation day
BJD leaders take oath to create `Naveen Odisha` on 27th party foundation day
Source: ANI
2023-12-26 11:41:54 am
India`s Hindalco to invest $96 million to set up battery foil plant in Odisha state Hindalco Industries said on Tuesday it will invest 8 billion rupees ($96 million) to set up a battery foil manufacturing facility to tap into the expanding electric vehicles market in India, the world's third largest car market. The plant, set to be opened in the eastern state of Odisha, is slated to be operational by July 2025 to produce 25,000 tonnes of aluminium foils, a key component in Lithium-ion cells essential for rechargeable batteries, primarily used in electric vehicles (EVs...
India`s Hindalco to invest $96 million to set up battery foil plant in Odisha state
India`s Hindalco to invest $96 million to set up battery foil plant in Odisha state
Source: Reuters
2023-12-12 11:01:02 am
India`s cashew nuts head for US, Bangladesh, Qatar as new markets open The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Development Authority (APEDA), an organisation under the Ministry of Commerce, played an instrumental role in flagging off cashew nut shipments to the US, Bangladesh, Qatar and Malaysia to mark National Cashew Day on November 23. Bangladesh will be receiving its first-ever shipment of cashew nuts all the way from Odisha. After Cote d'Ivoire, India is the second largest producer and exporter of cashew nuts with a share of more than 15 per ...
India`s cashew nuts head for US, Bangladesh, Qatar as new markets open
India`s cashew nuts head for US, Bangladesh, Qatar as new markets open
Source: IANS
2023-11-25 10:19:08 am
BeatO enters physical clinics collaborations on World Diabetes Day BeatO, India's leading digital health platform focusing on diabetes control and treatment, announced on Tuesday that it would be launching physical touchpoints by collaborating with leading doctors in several micro-markets. The move is poised to establish BeatO as India's leading "phygital" diabetes care provider, combining the best of both the physical and digital worlds.  With the launch of five such clinics across Delhi-NCR on the occasion of World Diabetes Day...
BeatO enters physical clinics collaborations on World Diabetes Day
BeatO enters physical clinics collaborations on World Diabetes Day
Source: IANS
2023-11-14 04:52:57 pm
PM urges states to set up mobile towers in all uncovered villages within this fiscal Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday directed states to ensure setting up of mobile towers in all uncovered villages within this financial year with regular meetings with all stakeholders.This will ensure saturation of mobile coverage in the remotest of the areas, he said while chairing the PRAGATI meeting.Modi was reviewing the mobile towers and 4G coverage under USOF projects.Under the universal service obligation fund (USOF), 33,573 villages with 24,149 mobile towers are to be covered...
PM urges states to set up mobile towers in all uncovered villages within this fiscal
PM urges states to set up mobile towers in all uncovered villages within this fiscal
Source: IANS
2023-10-26 02:15:08 pm
Coal India, partners to invest $372 million in fertiliser JV to boost output State-run firms, Coal India, GAIL India, and Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (RCF), will invest 30.95 billion rupees ($371.90 million) in their fertiliser joint venture in Odisha, two government officials told Reuters.GAIL and RCF will put in 17.3 billion rupees, while Coal India will invest 13.64 billion rupees in Talcher Fertilizers to maintain their current stakeholding, adjusted for an increase in project costs, said the sources, who are not authorised to speak to the media.Each of the ...
Coal India, partners to invest $372 million in fertiliser JV to boost output
Coal India, partners to invest $372 million in fertiliser JV to boost output
Source: Reuters
2023-10-17 04:02:40 pm
Tata Motors soars on delivering 181 Winger veterinary vans to Government of Odisha Tata Motors is currently trading at Rs. 633.95, up by 6.80 points or 1.08% from its previous closing of Rs. 627.15 on the BSE.The scrip opened at Rs. 632.55 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 635.55 and Rs. 630.50 respectively. So far 204350 shares were traded on the counter.The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 2 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 665.30 on 26-Jul-2023 and a 52 week low of Rs. 375.50 on 26-Dec-2022.Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs. 635.55 and Rs. 605...
Tata Motors soars on delivering 181 Winger veterinary vans to Government of Odisha
Tata Motors soars on delivering 181 Winger veterinary vans to Government of Odisha
Source: Accord Fintech
2023-09-11 11:24:58am