Toyota Kirloskar And Wipro 3D To Set Up Additive Manufacturing CoE
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Wipro 3D to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in additive manufacturing at the Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI) in Bidadi. The development aims to strengthen industry–academia collaboration and build future-ready capabilities in advanced manufacturing technologies. The CoE will provide a dedicated platform for applied learning, hands-on exposure and innovation aligned with modern production environments. The signing ceremony was attended by senior leaders from both organisations, including Hiroki Ando, ..
Government Holds Meetings To Tackle Packaging And Shipping Challenges
The Department of Commerce (DoC) and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) convened two consultations to address packaging, logistics and shipping challenges linked to the situation in West Asia. One meeting was chaired by the Commerce Secretary and the other was co-chaired by the Secretary, MoPSW and the Commerce Secretary, with participation from senior officials, port authorities, shipping agencies, Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and industry representatives. The second meeting was attended by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), enabling coordinated eng..
Varanasi Workshop Focuses on Cooperative Reforms
The seventh National Review Conference in Varanasi on nine and ten April 2026 focused on deepening sectoral reforms, strengthening institutional capacity and accelerating implementation across cooperative verticals such as banking, dairy and financing. Deliberations emphasised execution to resolve operational bottlenecks and translate policy into measurable grassroots outcomes. The conference identified priority areas where implementation has been uneven and urged faster decision making and stronger institutional convergence. The Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, Dr Ashi..


