Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 2: India is expected to become the world’s third-largest wind-energy producer by surpassing Germany before 2030. India is targeting more than 107 gigawatts of installed wind capacity by 2030. India’s renewable energy transition extends beyond simply adding generation capacity to building industrial ecosystems. India currently maintains approximately 58 gigawatts of installed wind-energy capacity after surpassing Brazil. Germany, ranked third in global wind-energy rankings today, maintains 77 gigawatts of capacity. China leads the world with nearly 700 gigawatts of installed wind-energy capacity currently. The United States ranks second globally with more than 160 gigawatts of capacity. A…
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Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 2: Indian pharmaceutical companies have evolved substantially beyond their traditional domestic branded formulations. The industry now operates globally across APIs, generics, vaccines, speciality products, and biosimilars. This expansion has positioned several Indian companies as meaningful participants in regulated markets. Multiple business models now characterize the Indian pharma industry simultaneously. Some companies maintain significant domestic branded formulation businesses alongside international operations. Others have built API operations and generic export franchises across developed economies. Participation in regulated markets requires capabilities that extend far beyond manufacturing domestically. Markets such as the United States demand regulatory compliance and manufacturing excellence.…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 2: Crude oil initially appeared as an energy and inflation concern only. But the shock has broadened into a deeper financial market problem. Rising energy prices push inflation higher across developed and emerging economies. Higher inflation makes central banks more cautious about cutting interest rates. The transmission chain matters because government bond yields anchor the entire financial system. Companies borrow at rates linked directly or indirectly to sovereign benchmark yields. When risk-free rates rise, investors demand greater compensation before accepting equity risk. The mechanism is indirect rather than mechanical, creating complex market adjustments. Energy costs extend…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 2: PayPal is cutting nearly a quarter of its India workforce substantially. The company employs approximately 6,700 people in India overall. This restructuring forms part of PayPal’s multi-year transformation plan actively. The strategy prioritizes simplifying global operations and accelerating AI adoption meaningfully. PayPal did not disclose the exact number of India layoffs officially. A company spokesperson acknowledged that staffing changes significantly impact employees directly. The company remains committed to supporting affected workers through this transition. PayPal emphasized its focus on long-term growth and operational strengthening. India hosts PayPal’s largest technology centres outside the United States currently.…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 2: Japan Credit Rating Agency has upgraded India’s sovereign rating to A- from BBB+. This marks the highest rating assigned to India by any major rating agency. JCR attributed the upgrade to India’s strong economic growth and improved financial foundation. India has sustained approximately seven percent economic growth powered by robust private consumption. Public investment has also strengthened substantially, supporting the country’s overall economic expansion significantly. The government has implemented policies supporting productivity growth and broader economic development initiatives. Digital public infrastructure and GST implementation have substantially strengthened India’s economic foundations overall. The banking sector’s nonperforming…
Industry Odisha Breau, Sep 2: Wipro is expanding TimeScope, a digital activity monitoring software on company-issued devices. The tool identifies inactive periods among employees across India-based fixed-price projects. Wipro initially deployed the software to approximately five thousand employees around May. The expansion reflects growing industry pressure to measure productivity in AI-driven IT services. TimeScope provides employees and managers with dashboards tracking time spent on software. The system monitors activity involving Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Chrome and related tools. Wipro clarified that TimeScope does not track personal activity, keystrokes or screen content. The company positioned the tool as supporting employee self-assessment…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 2: Odisha has launched a zero-tolerance crackdown on fertilizer black-marketing. The state government says supplies remain adequate across all districts.Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo announced the enforcement drive. It targets hoarding, diversion, and sale of substandard fertilizers. Massive Enforcement Drive Across the State Authorities have raided 11,684 fertilizer shops so far this financial year. Show-cause notices were issued to 2,774 individuals for irregularities.Sales by 321 dealers have been temporarily suspended. Licenses of 170 dealers were suspended for unfair trade practices. Additionally, 96 dealer licenses were cancelled outright. Stocks belonging to 12…
Bhubaneswar, Sep 02: A high level delegation of Odisha Government led by non-other than Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is all set to woo global investors at a mega roadshow in Dubai. This will be the Chief Minister’s second international investment outreach with a three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates from September 8, reinforcing the State Government’s efforts to expand Odisha’s global investment footprint and build stronger international economic partnerships. The UAE visit comes as part of Odisha’s continued engagement with global investors and business communities to showcase the State’s growing industrial capabilities, investment opportunities and investor-friendly ecosystem, an…
Bhubaneswar, Sep 02: The Odisha government has decided to significantly cut penalties for driving without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC). Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena announced the move at a media briefing on Wednesday. He said the goal is compliance, not revenue collection. Under the Motor Vehicles Amendment Act, 2019, the current fine stands at ₹10,000. The new proposal brings major relief for all vehicle categories. Revised Fine Structure •Two-wheelers: ₹1,000 for first offence, ₹2,000 for repeat violations •Four-wheelers: ₹2,000 for first offence, ₹5,000 for repeat violations •Other vehicles: ₹3,000 for first offence, ₹6,000 for repeat…
Bhubaneswar, Sep 2: In a decisive move aligned with India’s nation-building priorities and the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, Amway India, a leading health and wellbeing company, today announced a landmark strategic push into Ayurveda with the launch of Nutrilite Ayurveda.Driven by the growing consumer demand for plant-based, preventive healthcare, and supported by Government of India’s sustained focus on strengthening the AYUSH ecosystem, the company unveiled nine new Ayurveda innovations under the portfolio and aims to build Nutrilite Ayurveda into an INR 100 crore category over the next two years. Developed using Ayurvedic botanicals responsibly sourced from organically cultivated, NutriCert-certified farms,…