Business Correspondent

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has organized Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Melas (PMNAM) on October 10, 2022, across 280 locations in 28 states and Union Territories. The aim of the Mela is to provide local youth with the opportunity to shape their careers through apprenticeship training. Participating companies will have the chance to meet potential apprentices on a single platform and choose applicants on the spot. Apprenticeship Melas are held on the second Monday of each month to increase the employability of India’s youth. Following the completion of the program, the company which is providing the training…

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced the supply of its Fuel Cell Module (one unit) to Ashok Leyland to build fuel-cell commercial vehicle in India for proto examination and feasibility study purposes. Toyota given its strong technological capabilities intends to move forward in sure-footed steps to promote and enhance the use of fuel-cell modules in India, to develop zero-carbon emission vehicles. Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell-based technology can help enable a faster shift away from fossil fuels, promoting renewable energy, achieving energy self-reliance, and mitigating carbon emissions. Toyota is advancing mobility solutions with greater agility, thereby introducing, and supporting multiple clean…

After a gap of 2 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Kite Festival is back with a bang in Ahmedabad and other cities across Gujarat. Organized by the Gujarat Tourism Corporation Ltd the International Kite Festival with the theme of G20 will be held in Ahmedabad from the 8th to the 14th of January, 2023. Kite flyers and enthusiasts from G20 nations along with other participants from across the world will participate in the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad. On 8th January, at 8.00 AM, the International Kite Festival will be inaugurated by the Governor of Gujarat Shri…

Sony India today announced its latest range of A Series Home Theatre Systems with 5.1.2 ChHT-A5000 and 3.1 Ch HT-A3000 soundbars which offer an advanced and revolutionary multi-dimensional sound experience with Dolby Atmos® and DTS: X®. Powered with modern 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology and sound field optimization that creates an unbelievable immersive soundscape for any music, film, or game. The soundbar works well with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa-enabled devices as well as strong Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. With a sound output of 450W with HT-A5000 and 240W with HT-A3000, the soundbar produces loud and clear audio. The HT-A5000…

Britannia Marie Gold’s My Startup campaign has successfully run across three seasons, providing funds and skill development for Indian homemakers to embark on their entrepreneurial journeys. In season 2, a partnership with NSDC helped the campaign provide 10,000 homemakers with basic communication skills, and financial literacy through access to information and communication technology (ICT), along with micro-entrepreneurial skills for social and economic self-reliance.  In its Season 3, the Britannia Marie Gold My Start-up campaign broadened its offerings to help homemakers leverage the internet to grow their businesses. As per the Indian Homemakers’ Entrepreneurship Report 2021 with Momspresso, 77% of homemakers…

Internshala, the career-tech platform, has announced its annual scholarship, Internshala Career Scholarship for Girls (ICSG) - 2023. ICSG is an annual award of INR 25,000 meant to recognise a girl who has fought against the odds to pursue a career of her dreams in any field — academics, sports, arts, or any other. The scholarship will be awarded as an allowance for pursuing an internship or undertaking a project in the chosen field, payment towards a specialized training program, special equipment, etc. To be eligible for the ICSG scholarship, the applicant girls need to be of Indian nationality between the…

Start your new year on a strong note by making a new year resolution to attain better immune health. Good nutrition is critical to support a healthy immune system.  There is a strong relationship between poor nutritional status and compromised immunity. Getting the nutrients, you need is a must for better health.  These convenient wearable devices with accessible, user-friendly design help people with diabetes track their blood sugar levels and understand how their bodies react to specific foods and nutrients, exercises, and more, diabetes etc who must be even more vigilant to avoid muscle loss and weakened immunity. To help…

Axis Mutual Fund has announced the launch of their new fund offer Axis CRISIL IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL June 2028 Index Fund. It is an open-ended target maturity index fund investing in constituents of CRISIL IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL Index – June 2028. The minimum investment amount is Rs. 5,000 and in multiples of Rs. 1/- thereafter and there is no applicable exit load. The investment objective of the scheme is to provide investment returns corresponding to the total returns of the securities as represented by the CRISIL IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL Index – June. The scheme…