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KPMG International’s Automotive and Industrial Manufacturing CEO Outlook 2025 highlights a sector navigating uncertainty with cautious optimism, driven by AI adoption, supply chain resilience and long-term value creation. Based on insights from 230 global CEOs, including leaders from India, the report underscores how automotive and industrial manufacturing sectors are undergoing one of their most significant transformations, shaped by geopolitical challenges, cost pressures and sustainability demands. Despite these headwinds, 87% of automotive CEOs and 81% of industrial manufacturing leaders remain confident about industry growth. However, a notable execution gap persists, with fewer leaders expressing confidence in their ability to deliver transformation…

Bengaluru: Biocon Foundation, in collaboration with Bengaluru Science and Technology Cluster and National Centre for Biological Sciences, has onboarded the first cohort of its BioWISE (Women in STEM Empowered) programme at Biocon Park, Bengaluru. The inaugural cohort includes 15 postgraduate women selected from over 350 applicants across Karnataka for a six-month internship combining scholarships, mentorship and hands-on research exposure. The broader programme will support 25 women students—15 postgraduates and 10 undergraduates—from Tier 2 and Tier 3 institutions, offering training in biotechnology, microbiology, bioinformatics and allied life sciences disciplines. Participants have been placed with leading institutions such as Indian Institute of…

Samsung R&D Institute India, Bangalore (SRI-B) announced the continued rollout of its Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme across leading academic institutions, in line with our Global CSR vision is ‘Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People’, reaffirming its commitment to empowering youth with future-ready digital skills and creating meaningful opportunities for the next generation. As part of this initiative, SRI-B has onboarded six premier institutions in the current financial year, including NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Christ (Deemed to be University), RV College of Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, BMS College of Engineering, and Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering.…

Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre has opened applications for the 2026 editions of its Model Rocketry and CAN-7USAT student competitions, inviting undergraduate teams from engineering and science streams across India. The deadline for applications is 30 April 2026, with national finals slated for October–November in Kushinagar. The Model Rocketry challenge requires teams to design, build, and launch a rocket capable of carrying a 1 kg CAN-sized satellite to 1000 metres, followed by safe deployment and precise landing. The CAN-7USAT competition focuses on developing a 1 kg satellite that must achieve controlled descent and accurate landing after release. These…

JSW Motors Limited has entered a long-term strategic partnership with Dassault Systèmes to accelerate innovation in new energy vehicles (NEVs) and build a digitally integrated mobility ecosystem in India. As part of the collaboration, JSW Motors will deploy Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform as its core digital backbone, enabling end-to-end integration across design, engineering, manufacturing, and lifecycle management. The platform will support modular and scalable vehicle architectures, allowing faster development cycles and adaptability across multiple vehicle formats. The partnership also focuses on sustainable manufacturing through the integration of DELMIA applications, which will enhance production efficiency, optimize resource utilization, and reduce carbon…

VinFast Auto India has marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its 50th showroom in India, unveiling a flagship 3S (Sales, Service, Spare Parts) facility in Bengaluru. The new dealership underscores the company’s rapid expansion and commitment to enhancing access to premium electric mobility solutions across the country. Located on Hosur Road in Bengaluru’s Electronic City, the facility has been developed in partnership with PPS Motors LLP, led by Raaj Sekar. Spread across 11,500 sq ft, the showroom integrates sales and service operations under one roof, offering a seamless and immersive customer experience aligned with VinFast’s global retail standards.…

Crisil Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with the Wadhwani School of AI & Intelligent Systems (WSAIS) at IIT Kanpur to deepen collaboration in artificial intelligence and intelligent systems. The memorandum of understanding aims to strengthen industry-academia engagement and build capabilities aligned with evolving technological demands. As part of the collaboration, a Crisil Lecture Series will be introduced, bringing together industry leaders and academic experts to share insights on AI, cybersecurity, robotics, and other emerging technologies. Additionally, a Crisil Student Award will be presented annually at the IIT Kanpur Convocation to recognise outstanding academic performance in the Department of…

Yuma has achieved a major milestone of 50 million battery swaps since February 2023, reinforcing its position as one of India’s fastest-growing battery-as-a-service (BaaS) providers. Notably, half of these swaps were completed in the last 15 months, highlighting rapid adoption across the EV ecosystem. The milestone reflects growing dependence on battery swapping among fleet operators and delivery partners seeking efficient, downtime-free energy solutions. Yuma’s network delivers 99.9% uptime, with swap times completed in minutes, enabling higher vehicle utilisation and improved operational efficiency. The company’s growth is further supported by strong safety protocols and deep integrations with EV manufacturers, ensuring seamless…

Samsung has introduced ‘Galaxy Forever’ in India, a new ownership model aimed at making its flagship smartphones more accessible while offering flexibility to upgrade. The programme allows customers to own devices like the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26 Plus by paying only 50% of the cost through 12 no-cost EMIs. After one year, users can choose to return the device with an assured buyback, retain it by paying the remaining balance, or upgrade to a newer Galaxy model. Designed to align with evolving consumer preferences, Galaxy Forever combines affordability with flexibility. The offering includes Samsung Care+ protection worth ₹13,999…

Dhan has announced the launch of DEXT T3, a next-generation trading terminal designed for active and professional traders seeking speed, flexibility and control. Built on Dhan’s proprietary trading engine DEXT, the terminal delivers ultra-low latency performance with over 90% of trades executed in under 20 milliseconds. DEXT T3 offers a highly customisable trading environment, enabling users to design their interface based on individual workflows. Traders can add, arrange and resize widgets such as charts, order books, option chains, watchlists and positions across single or multiple screens, replicating real trading desk setups. The platform introduces advanced tools including Price Ladder for…