Mercedes-Benz India has been steadily increasing the number of women in its workforce. The company’s stated goal is to have 20 percent diversity in its workforce across all roles. To achieve this, it has been adopting several measures including setting the right policy, training and tweaking the infrastructure. The resulting increase in the number of… Continue reading The sparkles in the star: Women at Mercedes-Benz India are in rev mode
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‘Women comprise 15% of our customer base in India’
Is there a rise in the number of women buying into the Mercedes-Benz brand? In India, we are seeing the average age of our customers coming down to 38 years, and we are also increasingly seeing more women entering our brand. Interestingly, women comprise 15 percent of our customer base in India. As diversity takes… Continue reading ‘Women comprise 15% of our customer base in India’
Tata Power launches charging points on crucial routes across Ayodhya
Tata Power, in collaboration with the Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA), has established EV charging points in and around Ayodhya. This strategic partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and foster sustainable transportation solutions. The unveiling ceremony of these EV charging points took place at the Collectorate Office MLCP Parking in Ayodhya, attended by… Continue reading Tata Power launches charging points on crucial routes across Ayodhya
Auto industry embracing women into workforce
As diversity emerges as a strategic trend in the global automotive industry, there is a rising number of women joining the workforce to take up various roles across verticals. While women participation is on the upswing, it is still quite low — at around 25 percent in the manufacturing sector — making the need for… Continue reading Auto industry embracing women into workforce
JCB India rolls out 500,000th machine, benefits from infra boom
JCB India, the leading manufacturer of earthmoving and construction equipment in the country, has produced its 500,000th machine. JCB, which has been in India since 1979, has six manufacturing facilities in India and exports ‘Made-in-India’ machines to over 130 countries. The milestone rollout took place in the presence of JCB’s Group chairman, Lord Bamford at… Continue reading JCB India rolls out 500,000th machine, benefits from infra boom
Maruti Suzuki acquires 6.44% stake in AI/ML firm Amlgo Labs for Rs 2 crore
Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) has acquired a 6.44% stake in Amlgo Labs, an artificial intelligence and machine learning firm, for Rs 2 crore. “The investment will help MSIL make best data driven decisions to further enhance it’s offerings to customers by leveraging the strength of this entity”, the company said in an exchange filing. Go… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki acquires 6.44% stake in AI/ML firm Amlgo Labs for Rs 2 crore
Bajaj Auto expands engineering skills training to Tier 2, 3 cities
Two and three-wheeler major Bajaj Auto is looking to take its engineering skills training programme to Tier 2 and 3 cities, in order to fill the critical skill gaps faced by the automotive industry. The Pune-based company’s efforts will be part of Bajaj Group’s ambitious efforts to empower over 2 crore youth and bridge the gap between… Continue reading Bajaj Auto expands engineering skills training to Tier 2, 3 cities
Bajaj Auto expands engineering skills training to Tier 2, 3 cities
Two and three-wheeler major Bajaj Auto is looking to take its engineering skills training programme to Tier 2 and 3 cities, in order to fill the critical skill gaps faced by the automotive industry. The Pune-based company’s efforts will be part of Bajaj Group’s ambitious efforts to empower over 2 crore youth and bridge the gap between… Continue reading Bajaj Auto expands engineering skills training to Tier 2, 3 cities
Maruti Suzuki recalls Baleno and WagonR models over fuel pump motor defect
Maruti Suzuki has initiated a recall for a significant number of vehicles due to concerns regarding a potential defect. Specifically, the company has announced the recall of 11,851 units of Baleno and 4,190 units of WagonR manufactured between July 30, 2019, and November 1, 2019. This recall is a precautionary measure prompted by suspicions of… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki recalls Baleno and WagonR models over fuel pump motor defect
Uno Minda Group signs technical license agreement with China’s StarCharge Energy
Gurugram-headquartered Tier-1 major Uno Minda Group has entered into a technical license agreement with China’s StarCharge Energy, which is a key player in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and micro-grid solutions. The company operates in 67 countries, with a manufacturing footprint spread across key markets, including Vietnam, China, and the USA. With the partnership, Uno… Continue reading Uno Minda Group signs technical license agreement with China’s StarCharge Energy