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Mercedes-Benz India has unveiled the all-new V-Class Extra Long Wheelbase (LWB), positioning it as a ‘private suite on wheels’ for India’s luxury mobility segment. Priced at an introductory ₹1.4 crore (ex-showroom), the V-Class is available in both petrol (V300) and diesel (V300d) variants. Bookings open at ₹5 lakh, with priority delivery for existing customers. The V-Class will now be locally produced in India, reinforcing the brand’s long-term commitment to the market. According to Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, the model responds to rising demand among affluent customers seeking privacy, space and exclusivity in personal travel. Offered exclusively in an…

The Jubilant Bhartia Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with McGill University to set up a Centre of Excellence in AI Education and Research in India. The agreement was formalised in the presence of Anita Anand and Jayant Chaudhary. The MoU was signed by Shyam S Bhartia and Hari S Bhartia of the Jubilant Bhartia Group, along with Professor Deep Saini, President and Vice-Chancellor of McGill University. The Centre aims to address India’s growing demand for skilled AI professionals by combining academic depth with industry application. It will initially offer a Master’s programme designed to equip graduates with strong…

Shadowfax has operationalised OneNCR, its largest automated sortation hub, following an investment of approximately INR 50 crore. Spread across 2.1 lakh sq. ft. in the NCR region, the facility significantly enhances the company’s processing scale and automation capabilities across North India. The advanced automated sorter can process up to 48,000 shipments per hour, among the highest capacities in India’s logistics sector. At peak performance, the hub is designed to handle up to 10 lakh shipments daily and will serve as a key backbone for Shadowfax Prime, its same-day and next-day delivery service. Built on a high-efficiency single-touch model, the centre…

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…