Mumbai, 10/07/2025: The United States recently announced a 50% import tax on copper. While this move has stirred global discussions, Indian industry leaders believe it will have little to no effect on India. According to Mayur Karmarkar, Managing Director of the International Copper Association India, this is because India is a copper-deficient country and relies heavily on imports to meet its needs. Karmarkar explained that India’s copper exports are quite small, and only a tiny portion about 10,000 tonnes, goes to the US. As a result, the new American tariff will not significantly impact Indian companies. He added that strong…
Author: Industry Odisha
Bhubaneswar, 10/07/2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s biggest aluminium producer, turned the Rath Yatra 2025 celebrations into a large-scale community event across Odisha, connecting over 5 lakh people. The company didn’t just support the celebrations, it actively organized and participated in them to help preserve the culture, spread joy and happiness together, This year, the company arranged events at its sites in Lanjigarh and Jharsuguda, as well as in cities like Puri. The highlight was not only the spiritual and cultural significance but also Vedanta’s efforts to make the event inclusive and engaging for employees, families and local communities. To give people…
July 9, 2025 Odisha agriculture has achieved a historic milestone by being recognised as the Best State for Agriculture. The prestigious Agriculture Leadership Award, instituted by the Agriculture Today Group, was presented at the 16th Agriculture Leadership Conclave—one of India’s most respected platforms for agricultural excellence. The award was received by Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The national honour was conferred during a grand ceremony held in New Delhi in the presence of Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal, Former Chief Justice…
Bhubaneswar, July 9, 2025: The Odisha Government has proposed a major reform in the state’s education system by introducing amendments to the Odisha Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2010. The new proposal, titled the Odisha Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Rules, 2025, seeks to strengthen academic accountability and ensure that students acquire essential learning outcomes before progressing to higher classes. According to the amendment, a structured examination system will be implemented for students in Class V and Class VIII at the end of every academic year. This initiative marks a significant shift…
Mumbai, 09/07/2025: Tata Steel has announced that it will begin construction of its new low-carbon steel plant in the UK this month. The project, which uses an electric arc furnace (EAF) technology, will be set up at Port Talbot in South Wales and involves a total investment of £1.5 billion. Out of this, the UK government is contributing £500 million to support the shift to greener steel production. In its annual report for FY2024-25, Tata Steel said that the construction work at Port Talbot is ready to begin and the company aims to start operations by 2027. The new steel…
Bhubaneswar, 08/07/2025: Jindal (India) Ltd has announced that it has received official approval from the Odisha government to set up a new steel plant in the state. This project, which is a completely new facility, will require an investment of ₹3,600 crore. The company shared this news on Monday, saying the approval came from the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) of Odisha. In a statement, Jindal (India) Ltd said that this new steel plant is just the beginning of a larger plan. The company is aiming to invest a total of ₹15,000 crore in Odisha in three different phases by the…
भुवनेश्वर, ओडिशा; 07 जुलाई 2025: भारत की सबसे बड़ी एल्युमीनियम उत्पादक कंपनी वेदांता एल्युमीनियम अपनी प्रमुख मोबाइल हेल्थ यूनिट (MHU) सेवाओं के माध्यम से ओडिशा के 52 दूरदराज के गाँवों में 35,000 से अधिक निवासियों को गुणवत्तापूर्ण स्वास्थ्य सेवाएँ प्रदान कर रही है। रायगड़ा, कालाहांडी, सुंदरगढ़ और झारसुगुड़ा जिलों में परिचालन करते हुए, कंपनी ने पिछले दो वर्षों में 2,000 से अधिक निःशुल्क स्वास्थ्य शिविर आयोजित किए हैं, जो वंचित क्षेत्रों में महत्वपूर्ण स्वास्थ्य देखभाल आवश्यकताओं को पूरा करते हैं। ग्रामीण ओडिशा में स्वास्थ्य सेवा की कमी को पूरा करने पर केंद्रित, MHU शिविर चिकित्सा जाँच, मलेरिया जाँच, ब्लड शुगर…
Bhubaneswar, Odisha; 7th July 2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has been providing quality healthcare services to more than 35,000 residents across 52 remote villages in Odisha through its flagship Mobile Health Unit (MHU) services. Operating in the districts of Rayagada, Kalahandi, Sundargarh and Jharsuguda, the company has conducted more than 2,000 free health camps over the last two years, addressing vital healthcare needs in underserved regions. Focused on bridging healthcare gaps in rural Odisha, the MHU camps offer a range of free services, including medical check-ups, malaria screenings, blood sugar tests, and distribution of essential medicines. Each MHU…
New Delhi, 07/07/2025: The Adani Group, led by Gautam Adani, is entering the petrochemicals industry with a major project, a new PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) manufacturing plant in Mundra, Gujarat. This marks the group’s first big step into a sector currently dominated by Reliance Industries. According to sources, the plant will have a capacity to produce 1 million tonnes of PVC per year and is expected to be completed by the financial year 2027-28. PVC is a plastic widely used in everyday products such as water pipes, window frames, electrical cables, flooring, credit cards, packaging, and even toys. India’s demand for…
Puri, renowned for the Jagannath Temple and seaside heritage, is on the edge of a transformation, marked by the Shree Jagannath International Airport and an upgradation from a municipality to a municipal corporation. Both of these developments promise to elevate local livelihoods, tourism, infrastructure, and Odisha’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). Shree Jagannath International Airport: Global Pilgrimage Gateway Puri’s Ascent: International Airport & Municipal Corporation Status to Trigger Economic Boom Puri, renowned for the Jagannath Temple and seaside heritage, is on the edge of a transformation which is marked by the Shree Jagannath International Airport and an upgrade from a…