Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has been awarded two top honours at the Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 for its outstanding contribution to skill development in India. The company received the Kaushalya Karnataka Corporate Excellence Award in Skilling (Large Industries Category) and the Kaushalya Karnataka Award for Best Institution in Skill Competitions, awarded to its flagship Toyota […]
By T. Murrali The Tamil Nadu government has expressed strong support for creating a dedicated auto dealership cluster or “Auto Row” on the outskirts of Chennai, aimed at reducing high retail real-estate costs within the city. The idea is to bring dealerships together in a shared ecosystem where resources, workshops, and even knowledge can be […]
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced that 100 young trainees from India will travel to Japan to participate in Toyota Motor Corporation’s Global Skill-Up Training (GST) program, reinforcing the company’s commitment to developing globally competitive talent. The initiative aligns with the Government of India’s Skill India Mission and the Technical Intern Training Program (TITP), a […]
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samagra Shikshana Karnataka (Department of School Education and Literacy), Government of Karnataka, to enhance and promote vocational education among school students in Grades 9 to 12. The partnership aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry by equipping students with practical automotive skills, fostering […]
Mercedes-Benz India, the country’s leading luxury carmaker, has entered a landmark partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to skill 1,000 youth and women in advanced automotive technologies. The initiative, launched under Mercedes-Benz India’s Corporate Social Responsibility programme, will establish world-class Skill Development Centres in Pune and Delhi-NCR to deliver globally benchmarked automotive training. […]
Since its inception in 1930, Lucas Indian Service Limited (LIS) has embodied the ethos of being a “service-first” company. Over the decades, LIS has evolved into a trusted partner for the entire automotive aftermarket ecosystem – including mechanics, technicians, retailers, dealers, distributors, institutional customers, and its dedicated employees. With a pan-India presence spanning all 800 […]
Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), the apex body for skill development in the automotive sector under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship,today announced the appointment of Mr. Vinkesh Gulati as its new chairperson. He succeeds F R Singhvi, who completed his tenure after steering the council through a period of expansion and reform. Mr. Gulati, a well-known figure […]
Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) successfully hosted its 14th Annual Conclave 2025, themed “Stronger Together, Transform Tomorrow”, bringing together leaders from government, industry, and academia to deliberate on the future of skilling in the automotive sector. The event commenced with the traditional lamp lighting ceremony. F.R. Singhvi, President, ASDC, presented the Annual Update, highlighting the Council’s […]
: In a significant step towards promoting skill development and educational excellence, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Presidency University (PU), Bengaluru. The agreement aims to introduce a pioneering M. Tech Program in Automotive Information Technology (IT), designed to nurture industry-ready engineers capable of driving innovations in the era […]
In this detailed account compiled by Rajesh Rajgor, insights from Vinkesh Gulati, Vice President of ASDC, highlight the Council’s pivotal role in shaping India’s future-ready automotive workforce. From empowering over 4,000 women through Project Saksham to forging high-tech alliances like BEST with Bajaj Auto, ASDC is aligning skilling with industry realities. Its international tie-up with […]
Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) successfully hosted its Annual Partners Forum 2025 at The Grand Hotel, New Delhi, bringing together over 250 leading industry stakeholders, government representatives and academic leaders. This year’s theme, “Stronger Together, Transform Tomorrow,” underscored the urgent need for collaborative action to shape the future of India’s dynamic automotive industry. The event was inaugurated […]
At the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, held in September, India’s representatives from the Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC) highlighted the nation’s advancing expertise in Industry 4.0, Automobile Technology, Car Painting, and Additive Manufacturing. The team earned a Bronze medal and four Medallions of Excellence, marking India’s growing strength and skill on the global stage. […]
Keeping ‘Customer Delight’ as the core of service operations, Isuzu Motors India inaugurated a new ‘Isuzu Skill Development and Experience Centre’ in Noida, today. Located at sector-10, the new facility will impart world-class comprehensive training to the service personnel including service managers, advisors and technicians of growing ISUZU dealer partners in the North and other […]
Reaffirming its commitment to nurturing talent and creating a skilled workforce for the automotive industry, Tata Motors’ in collaboration with Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has established dedicated ‘Automotive Skill Labs’ at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs). To date, 25 labs, fully equipped with essential tools, have been set up across select JNVs in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Jharkhand, West […]
Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) successfully hosted the ASDC Partners’ Forum on July 12, 2024, at the Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi. This significant event brought together industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders to discuss the future of the automotive sector. The theme for this year, “Collaborate, Empower, Accelerate, Achieve,” emphasized ASDC’s dedication to fostering unity […]