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JSW Motors Limited has partnered with Tata Indian Institute of Skills (Tata IIS) to create a structured technical talent pipeline ahead of commissioning its greenfield new energy vehicle (NEV) plant at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The collaboration introduces a customized curriculum co-developed for JSW Motors, covering EV systems, battery technology, automation, welding, CNC operations, and advanced manufacturing. The program is aligned with plant ramp-up timelines, with JSW retaining curriculum validation and hiring oversight to ensure operational readiness from day one. Tata IIS was selected after evaluating leading skilling institutions nationwide, standing out for its industry-grade infrastructure, OEM engagement experience, and application-led training…

Hexaware Technologies (NSE: HEXT) has expanded its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver AI-enabled software development lifecycle (SDLC) capabilities to enterprises globally. The initiative strengthens Hexaware’s Strategic Collaboration Agreement with AWS, focused on accelerating cloud adoption, application modernization, and AI-led transformation. The engagement combines Hexaware’s RapidX®, its AI-driven engineering platform, with Kiro, an agentic integrated development environment that enables teams to transition from prototype to production-ready code through structured workflows. Together, they introduce standards, traceability, and governance into AI-assisted development. The solution is designed to shorten time-to-market, enhance developer productivity, deliver production-grade code at scale, and modernize legacy…

Bengaluru: FutureCure Health Private Limited is expanding its specialised vertigo care network in Bengaluru through its wholly owned subsidiary, NeuroEquilibrium. The move addresses a significant healthcare gap, as nearly six crore Indians suffer from vertigo and balance disorders, many of whom are misdiagnosed or treated only for symptoms. NeuroEquilibrium focuses on identifying the precise root cause of vertigo—whether linked to the inner ear, brain, or balance system—enabling targeted and lasting treatment. The organisation works closely with hospitals, ENT clinics, and neurology centres, and has diagnosed and treated over 150,000 patients to date. Dr. Anita Bhandari, Founder, FutureCure Health, said, “Vertigo…

IndusInd Bank has gone live with its next-generation UPI processing platform, marking a significant upgrade to its real-time payments infrastructure. The new system, branded UPI 6.0 and built by Mindgate Solutions, is designed on a hyper-scalable, cloud-ready architecture to deliver faster, more resilient digital payment experiences. The Bank becomes the first private sector bank in India to deploy this next-gen platform on the cloud for both Issuer and Acquirer services. The upgrade offers 30% faster recovery time objectives (RTO) and up to 75% higher scalability headroom compared to the existing infrastructure. The platform delivers sub-second response times, near-zero technical declines,…

Axis Bank, in collaboration with Adda Education, has launched a structured Hire-Train-Deploy (HTD) programme to develop Relationship Managers (RMs) for its Commercial Banking Group (CBG). The initiative is aimed at strengthening the Bank’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) franchise, a key strategic focus area. The programme is designed to create role-ready professionals through application-led training tailored to the specific requirements of SME banking. It combines structured classroom learning with practical simulations, real-world customer engagement scenarios, and detailed exposure to banking products, processes, and regulatory frameworks. The curriculum has been co-curated to align directly with CBG RM responsibilities, ensuring participants are…

Projects Today has introduced an AI-driven business opportunity platform designed to strengthen India’s project ecosystem. The upgraded solution integrates project lifecycle data, tenders, L1/order updates, and stakeholder intelligence into a single workflow, enabling organisations to identify and act on the right opportunities at the right time. The platform marks an evolution from data access to actionable intelligence. New AI-enabled features include BOQ search, sub-project tracking, end-to-end tender-to-order visibility, bidder participation insights, opportunity estimation tools, analytics dashboards, and enhanced stakeholder mapping. These capabilities allow users to move beyond tracking developments to making informed decisions with clarity on project stage, scope, and…

Dhoot Transmission Limited, backed by Bain Capital, has announced a strategic partnership with Pune-based FourFront Limited to strengthen its automotive electronics and electrical manufacturing platform. As part of the agreement, FourFront will merge with a subsidiary of Dhoot Transmission. Following the merger, FourFront will operate within Dhoot’s automotive electronics platform, continuing to serve its existing OEM customers while leveraging Dhoot’s manufacturing scale and operational depth. The combined platform integrates complementary product portfolios, advanced engineering capabilities, and established OEM relationships across passenger and commercial vehicle segments. FourFront is a Tier-1 supplier of customized electro-mechanical and electronic solutions, with expertise in electromechanical…

Lockton India has launched ‘LocktonThrive’, a comprehensive employee wellbeing solution powered by Lockton Services India Private Limited, in partnership with AdvantageClub.ai. The AI-enabled platform is designed to help organisations deliver a unified, personalised, and digitally integrated wellbeing experience. LocktonThrive consolidates corporate wellbeing services into a single, customisable interface. Built as a plug-and-play solution, it simplifies programme administration for employers while enhancing workforce participation. The platform integrates physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeing initiatives within one ecosystem. Powered by AdvantageClub.ai’s technology-driven engagement framework, the solution includes rewards and recognition modules, flexible wellbeing benefits, curated challenges, and incentive-based participation tools. The approach…

Bengaluru: Justdial Limited, India’s leading local search engine, has reported a notable rise in mental health-related searches in Bengaluru, reflecting growing awareness and proactive help-seeking behaviour. The findings are based on a year-on-year comparison of search volumes between February 2024–January 2025 and February 2025–January 2026. In the Counselling Services category, Bengaluru recorded a 22% increase, positioning the city among the top contributors nationally. This rise indicates stronger demand for professional counselling support, including individual and family-based services. Searches for Psychiatric Services in Bengaluru also grew by 12% year-on-year, highlighting increasing recognition of the need for clinical mental health care and…

Omnitech Engineering Limited will open its initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The anchor investor bidding date is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, while the issue will close on Friday, February 27, 2026. The price band has been fixed at ₹216 to ₹227 per equity share of face value ₹5 each. Investors can bid for a minimum of 66 equity shares and in multiples of 66 thereafter. Eligible employees applying under the employee reservation portion will receive a discount of ₹11 per share. The IPO comprises a fresh issue aggregating up to ₹418 crore and an…