Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 06: A Supreme Court petition is challenging FSSAI’s proposed warning-label framework. It targets front-of-pack labels for packaged food. The dispute centres on a two-nutrient trigger rule. The petitioner wants single-nutrient products covered too. It also seeks faster, fuller implementation overall. The petition comes from 3S and Our Health Society. It is described as a non-profit organisation. A rejoinder was filed on September 5. It responded to FSSAI’s earlier affidavit. FSSAI had proposed red hexagonal warning labels. These would apply to packaged food and beverages. The trigger requires two or more specified nutrients. Named nutrients are saturated…
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Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 06: India’s hotel industry is drawing a fresh wave of interest. New international brands are evaluating or entering the market. Existing operators are simultaneously widening their portfolios. Luxury and lifestyle concepts feature prominently in this activity. The scale of brand entries appears unusually broad currently. Singapore-based Banyan Tree is seriously evaluating India opportunities. People familiar with the matter shared this detail. The luxury chain did not respond to queries. Separately, Ireland-based Kerten Hospitality announced its India entry in March. It initially plans around 1,000 keys for expansion. Thailand-based Dusit made its India comeback last year. Hyatt…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 06: Talcher Fertilisers and NTPC have applied for a key scheme. It is the coal and lignite gasification scheme. The coal ministry confirmed both applications Saturday. The first application window closes September 7. The scheme carries a ₹37,500-crore financial outlay. It aims to convert domestic coal into higher-value products. More applicants may join before the deadline. The ministry is in talks with other prospective companies. These firms are at different preparation stages. Some are reportedly finalising their proposals now. The government expects more applications as September 7 nears. The scheme itself has a clear timeline. The…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 06: Punjab’s power generation has fallen by 1,500 MW. The decline stems from a severe national coal shortage. Major thermal plants are running at reduced capacity. Power cuts now hit domestic and industrial users. The state has demanded urgent central intervention. Punjab Power Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond announced the figures Saturday. He linked the shortfall directly to the coal crisis. The shortage has affected 63 GW of power supply nationwide. This is not a Punjab-specific problem, he stressed. Coal scarcity is straining systems across the country. Two major Punjab plants depend on central coal supplies. These…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 06: Rural India accounted for 55% of two-wheeler registrations in January-June 2026. Urban markets took 32%, and metros just 13%. But rural demand is not one homogeneous market. Product preferences differ sharply from state to state. Some markets favour higher-capacity motorcycles or scooters instead. This is complicating festive-season stocking for manufacturers. Electric vehicle demand is adding another layer. Rajasthan and Maharashtra show the contrast clearly. In Rajasthan, small commuter motorcycles dominate the market. The 100-110cc segment took 74% of Rajasthan’s registrations. Uttar Pradesh showed a similar pattern, at 60.4%. Maharashtra’s rural market has a much wider…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 06: India supplied roughly 60 per cent of diesel crossing Bab-el-Mandeb toward Europe in August. The country is emerging as a major exporter of refined products. Russian diesel exports remain severely constrained. US shipments to Europe have also started weakening. India is the world’s fourth-largest refiner of crude oil. Its installed refining capacity stands at 258.1 million tonnes annually. That capacity exceeds India’s domestic fuel demand by a wide margin. The surplus lets Indian refiners compete strongly in global fuel markets. This has made India a significant exporter of refined products. About 200,000 barrels per day…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 06: European cricket has long lacked regular professional opportunities. The European T20 Premier League aims to change that. It combines franchise investment with multi-country participation. Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands anchor this ecosystem. Long-term success depends on both quality and sustainability. Cricket’s finances remain geographically concentrated despite overall growth. Franchise money sits heavily within the Indian Premier League. India’s massive following drives much of this concentration. England and Australia hold significant commercial influence too. Meanwhile, several cricket nations struggle to sustain regular fixtures. Continental Europe represents a genuinely underdeveloped cricket market. Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 06: India beat Pakistan by seven wickets on Saturday. Pakistan were bowled out for just 55. India stumbled early while chasing this target. Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma steadied the innings. The two teams did not shake hands afterward. Pakistan chose to bat first after winning the toss. They raced to 27 runs in five overs. Shafali Verma then dismissed Muneeba Ali for 13. That breakthrough triggered a dramatic batting collapse. Pakistan lost all ten wickets for just 28 more. They finished at 55 all out in 18.1 overs. It was Pakistan’s lowest-ever T20I total. India’s…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 06: Maruti Suzuki has unveiled an updated Baleno hatchback. It now features Level 2 ADAS technology. Prices start at ₹6.09 lakh, ex-showroom Bengaluru. The company has added several premium features too. This update targets India’s premium hatchback segment specifically. Level 2 ADAS marks the most significant upgrade. It combines radar and camera-based systems together. The suite includes Advanced Emergency Braking and Lane Keep Assist. Lane Departure Prevention and Adaptive Cruise Control are also included. High Beam Assist and Vehicle Sway Warning round out the system. Forward Collision Warning and pedestrian detection complete the package. This is…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 06: Coal India is offering additional coal to thermal plants. Eligible plants have existing fuel supply agreements. They can now lift quantities beyond annual contracts. Road transport is the new supply option offered. This supplements the existing rail-based delivery system. Some power plants are facing coal stock depletion. Elevated electricity demand across regions is adding pressure. Forecasts pointed toward strong El Nino weather conditions. Coal supplies remain higher year-on-year despite this pressure. A seasonal slack has still affected overall availability. Road transport gives Coal India added logistics flexibility. It works alongside the existing rail network. Faster…