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Business Standard
6 hours ago
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Maruti Suzuki signs MoU with DPIIT to encourage, support startups
Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday said it has joined hands with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade to encourage and support startups to develop technology-driven solutions in automobile manufacturing and mobility space. Startups recognised by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the 'Startup India' initiative will have the opportunity to participate in Maruti Suzuki's innovation programmes, the auto major said in a statement. Upon selection, startups will benefit from expert mentorship, industry insights, and access to auto maker's extensive network and infrastructure, which serves as a valuable testbed for robust validation of their solutions, it stated. Additionally, startups will get a platform to connect to incubators, accelerators, and investors to showcase their solutions, it added. "Through this partnership with DPIIT, we will be able to further accelerate our efforts to support promising startups to create technology-led solutions in the automobile manufacturing and mobility space," Maruti Suzuki India Senior Executive Officer Corporate Affairs Rahul Bharti said. This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is a step towards creating a robust platform for startups to transform ideas into market-ready mobility and manufacturing solutions, reinforcing India's leadership in next-gen industrial innovation, DPIIT Joint Secretary Sanjiv said. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)


Time of India
6 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maruti Suzuki, DPIIT join hands to support tech startups in automobile manufacturing
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade ( DPIIT ) to support startups to develop technology-driven solutions in the automobile manufacturing and mobility space. As a result of the pact, startups recognised by DPIIT under the ' Startup India ' initiative can participate in Maruti Suzuki's innovation programs. Upon selection, startups will benefit from expert mentorship, industry insights, and access to the carmaker's extensive network and infrastructure. Additionally, startups will get a platform to connect with incubators, accelerators, and investors to showcase their solutions, according to a joint statement released on Wednesday. The MoU was exchanged between DPIIT and Maruti Suzuki in the presence of Sanjiv, joint secretary, DPIIT, Anjali Bansal, independent director, Maruti Suzuki, Sunil Kakkar, director (corporate planning), Maruti Suzuki, Rahul Bharti, senior executive officer (corporate affairs), Maruti Suzuki and Tapan Sahoo, executive officer (digital enterprise), Maruti Suzuki. Partnership builds on Maruti Suzuki's existing startup programmes Maruti Suzuki has been actively supporting early-stage companies through various initiatives such as the Mobility Challenge, Incubation, Nurture, and Accelerator programmes. So far, the company has screened more than 5,220 startups, engaged with around 150, and onboarded 28 as business partners. 'India is home to a vibrant and growing startup ecosystem. Through this partnership with DPIIT, we will be able to further accelerate our efforts to support promising startups to create technology-led solutions in the automobile manufacturing and mobility space,' Bharti said. 'This MoU is a step towards creating a robust platform for startups to transform ideas into market-ready mobility and manufacturing solutions, reinforcing India's leadership in next-gen industrial innovation,' Sanjiv said. 'Our partnership with Maruti Suzuki reflects DPIIT's commitment to nurturing high-impact startup engagement in the mobility and manufacturing space. We look forward to enabling startups with the support they need to succeed at scale, both in India and globally,' said Alam Ansari, deputy director, Startup India, DPIIT.


News18
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- News18
Maruti Suzuki inks MoU with DPIIT to support startups
New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI) Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday said it has joined hands with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade to encourage and support startups to develop technology-driven solutions in automobile manufacturing and mobility space. Startups recognised by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the 'Startup India' initiative will have the opportunity to participate in Maruti Suzuki's innovation programmes, the auto major said in a statement. Upon selection, startups will benefit from expert mentorship, industry insights, and access to auto maker's extensive network and infrastructure, which serves as a valuable testbed for robust validation of their solutions, it stated. Additionally, startups will get a platform to connect to incubators, accelerators, and investors to showcase their solutions, it added. 'Through this partnership with DPIIT, we will be able to further accelerate our efforts to support promising startups to create technology-led solutions in the automobile manufacturing and mobility space," Maruti Suzuki India Senior Executive Officer Corporate Affairs Rahul Bharti said. This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is a step towards creating a robust platform for startups to transform ideas into market-ready mobility and manufacturing solutions, reinforcing India's leadership in next-gen industrial innovation, DPIIT Joint Secretary Sanjiv said. PTI MSS MSS DR DR First Published: July 23, 2025, 14:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.


Business Standard
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Zigly sets up its experience center facility at Khar West, Mumbai
Zigly, (Cosmo First ) India's first tech-enabled omnichannel pet care brand continues its strategic expansion across the country with its first foray into the Mumbai market. As part of the expansion in Western India, Zigly acquired the established Small Animal Clinic & Surgical Centre in Khar West, converting it to a full-fledged Zigly pet care ecosystem. This aligns with Zigly's growth trajectory, which has seen its ARR (net revenue) reach approximately Rs 56 crore (as of Feb 2025), with targets to more than double in the next 1-2 years. Zigly's experience center facility is located at Ground floor, Matru Mandir, Shop no.1 and 2, 18th Rd, Khar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400052, spanning over 1520 sq. ft. With an existing customer base of more than 25,000 pet parents, respected veterinarians Dr. Sanjiv and Dr. Rajni Rajadhyaksha founded the centre.


Business Standard
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Jupiter Wagons CFO Sanjiv Keshri resigns
Jupiter Wagons announced that Sanjiv Keshri has tendered his resignation from the position of chief financial officer (CFO) and key managerial personnel of the company due to personal reasons. Sanjiv will be relieved from the services of the company effective close of business on 15 July 2025. The company expresses its appreciation for the services rendered by Sanjiv Keshri and his contributions during his tenure as CFO. The company is in the process of appointing a suitable candidate for the position of CFO & KMP. The same will be communicated to the stock exchanges in due course, in accordance with applicable regulations. Jupiter Wagons (JWL) is a provider of comprehensive mobility solutions, with diverse offerings across freight wagons, locomotives, passenger coach accessories, braking systems, commercial vehicles, ISO marine containers, and products such as couplers, draft gears, bogies, CMS crossings, brake disc, brake system, wheels, axles, wheel sets, electric commercial vehicle (e-LCV) and lithium batteries. The companys consolidated net profit fell 1.8% to Rs 103.26 crore on 6.4% decline in net sales to Rs 1,044.55 crore in Q4 FY25 over Q4 FY24. Shares of Jupiter Wagons rose 0.31% to Rs 370.35 on the BSE.