DGT under the MSDE has joined hands with Aditya Birla Capital Foundation (ABCF) & Pilani Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS) to promote Innovation & Entrepreneurship among students in all National Skills Training Institutes (NSTI) across the country.  At present, there are 33 NSTIs operational in the country, where more than 10,000 students pursuing skill training under the Craft Instructor Training Schemes (CITS) and Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS).

MMTC-PAMP, India's only London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) accredited Good Delivery gold & silver refiner, is enabling ease of access and quick delivery of its purest minted gold and silver products with leading quick commerce platform, Swiggy Instamart. Customers, through the Swiggy Instamart app, can avail MMTC-PAMP’s 24K minted gold products at 999.9+ purity such as Lotus Gold Coin (0.5 gm, 1 gm and 5 gm) and Lotus Gold Bar (2gm).

Cosmo Plastech, the rigid packaging business of Cosmo Films, announced the strategic expansion of its product portfolio – now also catering to the pharmaceutical sector. Designed and manufactured with stringent processes, the PET sheets for pharma packaging meet global standards, combined with safety, compliance and sustainability. With this, Cosmo Plastech looks ahead to address the evolving packaging solution needs of the growing modern pharma market.

Siemens and Capgemini expand their strategic partnership to co-develop AI-native digital solutions for product engineering, manufacturing and operations. Such solutions fundamentally embed artificial intelligence at their core from inception, rather than merely adding it as a feature. The partners are focused on 16 high-impact capability areas that can deliver measurable outcomes in production efficiency, time-to-market, quality, sustainability, and beyond.

Honeywell introduced a breakthrough technology that converts agricultural and forestry waste into ready-to-use renewable fuels for hard-to-abate sectors, such as the maritime industry. The technology produces lower-carbon marine fuel, gasoline and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from inexpensive and abundant biomass sources like wood chips and crop residues. This renewable marine fuel can extend a vessel’s range without requiring costly engine upgrades.

The University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, and IIHMR University, Jaipur, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen academic collaboration, advance research initiatives, and promote student development. The signing of the MoU marks a significant milestone, establishing a progressive partnership between two renowned institutions committed to academic excellence and research innovation. It will remain valid for three years, with an option for renewal.

In his new role, Neeraj Taneja will lead AuthBridge’s India growth strategy, driving business expansion, strengthening client partnerships, and enhancing the company’s market leadership across the country. With over three decades of leadership experience spanning supply chain, entrepreneurship and banking, Neeraj brings a deep understanding of how businesses scale and sustain growth in competitive markets.

A new white paper from NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, highlights the urgent need to embed sustainability into every layer of AI development and deployment to counteract the technology’s environmental impact. Deploying innovative solutions for sustainable AI is a corporate responsibility and a strategic opportunity to create lasting value, build organisational strength and consume fewer essential resources.

In his new role, Rituraj will spearhead Uber for Business’s growth strategy in the region, focusing on strengthening partnerships with organisations, enhancing enterprise mobility solutions, and driving innovation across the corporate travel and employee transportation space. A former entrepreneur in the hyper-local delivery space, Rituraj brings a deep understanding of India’s dynamic business ecosystem and customer needs.

Greaves Electric Mobility Ltd. (GEML), which has set eight national records, announces partnership with Perpetuity Capital, a NBFC providing a wide range of financial products, including finance for purchase of vehicles. GEML customers can now avail easy financing options that elevate their buying experience and strengthen EV adoption in India. The partnership also brings interest rates staring from as low as 9.99% for E2W and 11% for E3W.

Greaves Electric Mobility Pvt. Ltd. (GEML) announced a strategic partnership with Shriram Green Finance, a dedicated EV financing arm of Shriram Finance to make electric mobility more accessible across the country. The collaboration will enable customers to get access to convenient and flexible retail financing for GEML’s range of electric three-wheelers under the Greaves 3W brand and electric light commercial vehicles (ELE).

As the festive season draws near, Tanishq, India’s largest jewellery retail brand from the House of Tata, introduces ‘Mriganka’, a gateway into the mystical lands and a realm where floating palaces, celestial gardens, and ethereal creatures come alive in gold. Inspired by India’s age-old love for storytelling and symbolism, each piece in Mriganka is a poetic tribute to the festive spirit. Bringing this world to life is former Miss World and actor Manushi Chhillar.

Simarpreet Singh, Executive Director & CEO of Hartek Group, is in the Hurun India Under 35 list 2025. The Hurun India U35 List is nationally recognised for spotlighting young leaders who are shaping India’s future through vision, innovation, and impact. Singh’s contributions to the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors, where his leadership at Hartek Group has been instrumental in driving growth, operational excellence, and sustainable development initiatives.

Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS), a leading provider of digital experience, BPM, and digital media services, opened a new intelligent experience hub in Manila, Philippines. The new facility strengthens HGS’ capability to deliver technology-enabled solutions for clients while providing a modern workplace for employees. HGS will create more than 1,000 new jobs over the next 24 months in the areas of business services and digital transformation.

Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a leading FMCG conglomerate and multi-business corporation, has been certified Water Positive by GRIHA. The certification records a Water Positivity Index of 1.80 positioning DS Group amongst a select few corporates in India with such a high score. This significant achievement follows a rigorous water assessment process conducted over a two-and-a-half-year period across its business units across 30 locations in India.