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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on Wednesday held a high-level consultative workshop to boost apprenticeship adoption among Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), aiming to strengthen India’s skilled workforce under the vision of Viksit Bharat. The workshop, titled “Scaling Apprenticeship Uptake in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs),” focused on increasing apprenticeship participation in smaller businesses and addressing barriers such as low awareness and compliance challenges. Discussions explored models including cluster-based consortia, earn-while-you-learn systems, Group Training Organizations (GTOs), Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programmes (AEDP), and Work-Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP). Speaking at the event, Debashree Mukherjee said apprenticeships can…

The Gokula Education Foundation (Medical) has launched the Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management (RISM), a new deemed-to-be university in Bengaluru focused on STEM and management education with strong emphasis on artificial intelligence, aerospace studies and industry-ready skills. The institution has been launched in partnership with the University at Albany and will begin its first academic session in August 2026. RISM will offer undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in engineering, business and science streams. Initial courses will include B.Tech programmes in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Aerospace Engineering and Electrical Sciences, along with BBA and MBA programmes. According to the…

Renault has launched the upgraded Renault Triber 2026 in India with a range of new premium and segment-first features aimed at strengthening its position in the family car segment. Priced between ₹5.80 lakh and ₹8 lakh (ex-showroom), the updated multi-purpose vehicle is available in four variants — Authentic, Evolution, Techno and Emotion. The new Triber 2026 introduces several first-in-segment features, including automatic climate control and a one-touch fold-and-tumble function for second-row seats. The company said the fully foldable second-row seats increase boot capacity up to 1,065 litres, making it one of the most spacious offerings in its category. The vehicle…

Central Depository Services (India) Limited Investor Protection Fund (IPF) Trust has launched a large-scale investor awareness campaign across 84 towns in Northeast India to improve financial literacy and increase participation in the securities market across the region. The campaign, launched from Guwahati on April 28, will cover Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Sikkim. The initiative aims to educate people on safe investing practices, investor rights and the use of demat accounts through simplified and locally relevant communication methods. As part of the outreach, mobile awareness vans fitted with LED screens and multilingual audio-visual content will travel across…

State-run Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has strengthened its vigilance and monitoring framework across the country as demand for LPG and fuel supplies continues to rise, the company said on Thursday. According to HPCL, the company delivered 362 lakh LPG cylinders nationwide between April 1 and April 29, 2026, including 12.7 lakh cylinders on April 29 alone. To support the large-scale distribution network, HPCL dispatched 2,16,507 tankers during the period, including 9,522 tankers in a single day. The company also reported sales of 12,02,694 KL of Motor Spirit (petrol) and 20,78,756 KL of High-Speed Diesel during the same period, indicating…

State-run Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has intensified its nationwide LPG distribution operations to manage a sharp rise in demand, delivering 349 lakh LPG cylinders between April 1 and April 28, 2026. The company said it supplied 13.8 lakh cylinders on April 28 alone, highlighting its expanded operational capacity during the peak demand period. To maintain uninterrupted supply, HPCL deployed 2,06,985 LPG tankers during the month to replenish bottling plants and distributor points across the country. The company said dispatch operations are being adjusted daily based on consumption trends to avoid regional supply shortages. HPCL also tightened operational cycles across…

Aviva India has launched the “Aviva Secure Nest Annuity Plan,” a retirement-focused insurance solution aimed at providing customers with a guaranteed lifelong income through a one-time premium payment. Announcing the launch on Monday, the company said the plan is designed to cater to a wide range of retirement needs and allows entry for individuals up to 80 years of age. The plan offers multiple annuity options, including single life and joint life coverage, flexible payout frequencies, and a return of purchase price feature that enables nominees to receive the invested amount. The company said the product is aligned with Pension…

Online travel platform Cleartrip, a part of Flipkart, has entered the train ticket booking segment through a partnership with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the official ticketing arm of Indian Railways. With the launch, Cleartrip has expanded its travel services portfolio to include flights, hotels, trains, buses and holiday packages, strengthening its position as a multi-modal travel platform. The company said users will now be able to search, book and manage train journeys directly through the app. The platform will offer access to train bookings across India, including General and Tatkal quotas as per Ministry of Railways guidelines.…

India continues to emerge as a standout destination for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2026, offering investors a rare combination of growth potential and increasingly predictable risk dynamics. According to Vikas Pareek, Head of Transaction Solutions, India at Aon, the country’s dealmaking landscape is being shaped not by the absence of risk, but by the market’s improved ability to understand, quantify and manage it.  At a time when global M&A activity remains uneven, India is being priced differently compared to other emerging markets. Political continuity, regulatory consistency and a rules-based approach to foreign investment have contributed to greater investor confidence…

Britannia Industries has expanded its premium snacking portfolio with the launch of Britannia 5050 Cheeze Dipped and Caramel Dipped Crunchy Layered Sandwiches, marking a new phase for the brand that has been part of India’s snacking market for over three decades. The company said the new products build on the brand’s signature “50-50” concept of duality by combining crunch and melt in a single snack. Made with 22 baked layers for a crunchy texture and coated with cheese and caramel for a smooth finish, the new range aims to offer consumers a more premium snacking experience while remaining affordable for…