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To impart outcome-driven and high-quality skill training to the youth and to make them catalysts in achieving the vision of Vikshit Bharat by 2047, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in collaboration with Ethnotech Academic Solutions Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru, launched the Centre for Future Skills in Kalaburagi, Karnataka – a visionary platform that elevates the capabilities of the youth in future skills. Shri. Subhas Sarkar, Hon’ble Minister of State for Higher Education, Government of India and Shri. Umesh Jadhav, Hon’ble Member of Parliament were the Chief Guest for the event along with Shri. Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC and MD, NSDC…

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has partnered with the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), marking the first franchise-based supercross racing league in India. The three-round season began with the first dirt bike racing in Pune in January 2024. Following this, the second leg of the ISRL season was held at Trans Stadia in Ahmedabadon Feb 11th, 2024. The partnership between TKM and ISRL continues to create unforgettable experiences, captivating audiences and setting new standards for motorsports and automobile enthusiasts in the country. The second league of ISRL was attended by Gujarat's Chief Minister, Shri. Bhupendra Patel Ji, along with Mr. Veer…

IBM and Mahindra Finance have announced a strategic partnership to create a super app that will serve as a single digital interface for consumers to access multiple Mahindra Finance businesses. Mahindra Finance is launching an app that provides 24x7 digital access to its various lending businesses, including personal loans, enterprise loans, mortgage loans, leasing solutions, payments, fixed deposits, insurance solutions, and investment & wealth management solutions.  This will enhance Mahindra Finance's position as the financial solutions partner for emerging India. Speaking on the development, Raul Rebello, MD & CEO-Designate, Mahindra Finance said, “The super app is a strategic lever that…

Tata Motors has partnered with the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT), a global alliance formed by governments of Sweden and India at the UN Climate Action Summit in September 2019. As a member, Tata Motors will leverage global best practices, influence policy-making, and strengthen its climate action plans, accelerating its transition towards net-zero emissions. Tata Motors is embracing sustainability as a business transformation with significant progress in zero-emission products, renewable energy, circular economy, water neutrality and biodiversity. Tata Motors has installed 109 MW of renewable energy capacity and plans to add 300 MW in three years to become a…

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced the inauguration of its 61st Tserv outlet in Swaraj Dweep [Havelock], Andaman and Nicobar Island, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to providing seamless car service experiences for its long-term customers. The event was graced by Toyota Leadership, including Mr. Masakazu Yoshimura, MD and CEO of TKM, Mr. Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice President, and Mr. Arun G Nair, Project Vice President, among others. Tserv, grounded in Toyota's 'Customer-first' philosophy, aims to cater to Toyota customers who prefer independent multi-brand workshops during their vehicle ownership. Through this initiative, Toyota dealership Prince…

Metals and mining juggernaut Vedanta Resources Ltd of Anil Agarwal has successfully concluded its debt restructuring initiative, marking a significant milestone in its financial strategy. The company announced today that it has made an upfront payment of USD 779 million to its bondholders, finalizing repayments as part of the restructuring plan. Vedanta Resources Ltd (VRL) confirmed the completion of repayments on February 7, 2024, following the upfront payment made on Wednesday, according to a statement issued by the company. Earlier this year, Vedanta secured consent from bondholders to restructure four series of bonds, extending maturities totaling USD 3.2 billion to…

ICICI Pru Gold Pension Savings is a tax-efficient pension product that allows customers to contribute regularly, enabling them to build a retirement corpus. This unique product is also India’s first product which offers customers safety of the capital invested, complimentary health check-ups and make partial withdrawals. Customers can withdraw up to 25% of the contributions made after a period of three years enabling them to meet liquidity needs. Besides, the annual bonus, as and when declared, has the potential to further bolster the corpus and consequently the annuity. ICICI Pru Gold Pension Savings offers customers up to 60% of their…

Flipkart and the National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide students and aspiring candidates with valuable skills for e-commerce, retail, and warehousing sectors, with Flipkart training, upskilling, and certifying candidates for these roles. The MoU exchange ceremony was graced by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Minister, Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India, Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE and Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, COO, NSDC. Flipkart and NSDC have agreed to offer free online courses under the 'Project Bright Initiative' to enhance students' skills in India's e-commerce sector. The courses will cover e-commerce…

In the evolving landscape of e-commerce, Flipkart stands as a pioneering force, actively contributing to the vibrant Eastern region of India by integrating the richness of local products into the national marketplace. Demonstrating a profound understanding of the region's diverse culture and distinctive products, Flipkart has not only solidified its position as a preferred online shopping platform but has also played a significant role in empowering local sellers and regional economies. Flipkart allows sellers in Eastern India to showcase their unique products to a wider audience, leveraging its vast customer base. The platform honors local artisans' craftsmanship and offers customers…

Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) has announced the launch of the 'NISSAN ONE' web platform as part of its 2024 customer-centric initiatives, celebrating 100,000 Magnite Customers. NISSAN ONE, an innovative single sign-on web platform allows customers to seamlessly access a wide variety of service requests throughout the entire customer journey - from initial inquiry, test drive booking, car selection, and booking, to service. NISSAN ONE is a unique platform which combines various customer touchpoints into a single, user-friendly experience. This is part of Nissan's ongoing transformation and business acceleration plan for India, which includes new Magnite variants, network expansion,…