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Updated on: Jun 2026

Industry

IBM launches Global AI Builders Challenge with , Prize Pool

Jun 5, 2026

Salesforce Starts Massive Reskilling for , Staff

Salesforce has announced a major strategic pivot, asserting that artificial intelligence will act as...

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May 19, 2026

Microsoft to Train Every Sector of Australias Workforce in AI

In a move to solidify Australias position as a global tier-one AI market, Microsoft has announced i...

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Apr 23, 2026

Cognizant Debuts Skillspring to Train AI-Ready Talent

Cognizant has introduced Cognizant Skillspring, new AI-based learning platform built to help compani...

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Apr 23, 2026

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Govt Expands ITI Training and Apprenticeships Under PM-SETU

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has announced a massive expansion of technical training and apprenticeships programs. On April 1, 2026, the government confirmed a significant budget increase for the PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs) scheme, with a total outlay of ₹60,000 crore aimed at modernizing 1,000 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and five […]

Apr 3, 2026

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Railways and Aviation Partner for New Training Hub

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has proposed the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Manufacturing Technology. The announcement was made on March 30, 2026, during a high-profile event focused on revamping training standards for high-precision sectors, including aviation, railways, and marine engineering. Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya as the Hub The proposed Centre of Excellence will […]

Apr 1, 2026

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Budget 2026: Tax Breaks for Companies Training 250,000 Workers

In a strategic move to fortify India’s global standing in emerging technologies, the Union Budget has announced a comprehensive “National Talent Acceleration Program.” The initiative sets an ambitious target to train and certify 2.5 lakh professionals over the next fiscal year, focusing specifically on bridging the critical skills gap in high-growth sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, […]

Mar 31, 2026

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FedEx is Sending its Entire C-Suite to Silicon Valley for AI Training

FedEx Corporation has launched a massive AI training program for its global workforce of 440,000 employees. The initiative, which kicked off in late 2025 and reached full scale by March 2026, aims to transition the logistics giant into an “AI-native” enterprise, ensuring that every staff member—from couriers to C-suite executives—can navigate the rapidly evolving technological […]

Mar 24, 2026

Industry

Axis Bank Unveils Salary-Linked Training for SME Relationship Managers in 2026

Axis Bank, India’s third-largest private sector lender, has announced a specialized Hire-Train-Deploy (HTD) program in collaboration with Adda Education (Career247). Launched on February 25, 2026, the initiative aims to build a dedicated cadre of Relationship Managers (RMs) for its Commercial Banking Group (CBG), focusing specifically on the bank’s rapidly expanding Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) portfolio. Axis Bank Solving the […]

Feb 25, 2026

Technology

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank to Retrain 50% of Staff for Sales

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) has announced plans to repurpose over 50% of its workforce into sales roles over the next two years. This transition, fueled by an aggressive push toward tech automation and AI, aims to shift the lender’s focus from traditional customer relationship maintenance to active revenue generation. The AI-Powered Workforce Shift The bank, […]

Feb 12, 2026

Technology

HCLTech is Training the Next Generation of Engineers in Chennai

HCLTech, a global leader in technology services, has achieved a significant milestone in its academic outreach by engaging with over 1,000 engineering students in Chennai. This initiative, part of the company’s broader “Campus Connect” program, involved students from three prestigious institutions: SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Saveetha Engineering College, and Panimalar Engineering College. The […]

Feb 9, 2026

Partnership

MSDE Partners With Google to Bring AI Training to Millions

In a landmark move for India’s digital future, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has partnered with Google Cloud and Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU), Meerut, to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the nation’s education and skilling frameworks. This collaboration aims to democratize AI access, providing students and professionals with the high-tech skills […]

Jan 29, 2026

Training

CSIR Skill Initiative Hits 2-Lakh Trainee Milestone

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has reached a major milestone in its mission to bolster India’s human capital. As of January 2026, the CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative has successfully trained over 2 lakh workers, students, and professionals, significantly bridging the gap between high-level scientific research and industrial employability. A Milestone in National Skilling According to […]

Jan 17, 2026