Recent media coverage

India’s Semiconductor Revolution: The Role of Talent and Investments

<p>Sumit Kumar, our Chief Strategy Officer recently shared his expert insights in a feature with <em>BisInfotech</em> on the transformative growth of India&rsquo;s semiconductor industry. Projected to reach a remarkable $100 billion by 2030, the sector is witnessing unprecedented expansion, creating immense opportunities and challenges.</p> <p>In the feature, Sumit highlights the critical role of talent development and strategic investments in addressing the rising demand for skilled professionals. As semiconductors become the backbone of technological innovation, ensuring a robust talent pipeline will be essential to sustaining growth and positioning India as a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing.</p>

Top 10 Emerging Roles in the Expanding Electronics Industry

<p>Mr. Dhriti Prassana Mahanta, our Chief Business Officer, was recently featured in <em>TimesTech</em> where he shared his expert insights on the rising opportunities in the electronics sector. In the article, he explores the top 10 in-demand roles driving the industry forward and highlights the critical skills needed to meet the sector&#39;s growing demands. As the electronics sector continues its rapid expansion, understanding these roles and aligning workforce strategies is key to unlocking its full potential.&nbsp;</p>

2025 Workforce Insights: What’s Shaping the Future

<p>Sumit Kumar, our Chief Strategy Officer, in a conversation with <em>SightsIn Plus</em>, delves into the emerging trends shaping the workforce of 2025. He highlights the critical need for skilling and how initiatives like apprenticeships and the PM Internship Scheme are driving workforce development, bridging skill gaps, and preparing talent for the future of work.</p>

Benefits of the PM Internship Scheme for the Youth

<p>Our CEO, Mr. Ramesh Alluri Reddy, recently featured in an insightful discussion with <em>Business Line</em>, underscored the pivotal role of structured internships and apprenticeships in addressing India&rsquo;s skill gap. He emphasized the transformative impact of robust academia-industry partnerships in equipping young talent with practical skills to enhance employability. This dialogue resonates with a significant development in the skilling ecosystem, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to launch a landmark internship scheme on December 2, aimed at integrating experiential learning into education and providing students with vital real-world exposure.</p>

The Future of Banking: Mid-Career Opportunities on the Rise

<p>Dhriti Prasanna Mahanta, our VP and Business Head, was featured in The Economic Times, discussing how technological advancements are reshaping the banking and financial services landscape. He highlighted the most sought-after mid-career roles and the critical skills required to succeed in this evolving industry.</p>

Leadership Discussion | Beyond Compliance, Leveraging Apprenticeships for Strategic Business Growth

<p>We recently hosted an engaging leadership session at Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks on the theme, &#39;Interpreting the ROI in Apprenticeships: Beyond Compliance, Leveraging Apprenticeships for Strategic Business Growth.&#39;</p> <p>This event brought together HR leaders from leading organizations to explore innovative skill-building models such as apprenticeships, degree apprenticeships, and Work-Integrated Learning Programs (WILP). These approaches showcased their potential to boost hiring efficiency, lower recruitment costs, and achieve an impressive 3X ROI.</p> <p>A heartfelt thank you to all participants for their time and insights, which made this discussion truly impactful!</p>

Employability of Engineering Graduates in India

<p>Our CEO, Ramesh Alluri Reddy, was recently featured in The Times of India, where he addressed the urgent need to enhance the employability of engineering graduates in India.</p> <p>With around 1.5 million engineering graduates entering the job market each year, only 45% currently meet industry skill standards. Ramesh emphasized that bridging this gap calls for a dedicated focus on work-based learning through apprenticeships and internships.</p>

Leadership Discussion | Bengaluru | Interpreting ROI in Apprenticeships

<p>We recently hosted an insightful leadership session at Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks on the theme, &ldquo;Interpreting the ROI in Apprenticeships: Beyond Compliance, Leveraging Apprenticeships for Strategic Business Growth.&rdquo;</p> <p>Gathering HR leaders from leading organizations, the event delved into innovative skill-building approaches, such as apprenticeships, degreeapprenticeships, and Work-Integrated Learning Programs. These models highlighted their impact on boosting hiring efficiency, reducing recruitment costs, and delivering an impressive 3X ROI.</p>

Leveraging Apprenticeships for inclusive growth

<p>Our CEO, Ramesh Alluri Reddy, has been featured in Financial Express (India), where he explores the critical role of apprenticeships in boosting women&rsquo;s labor force participation in India.</p> <p>Ramesh highlights the recent rise in rural Female Labor Force Participation (FLFP) from 18-19% in 2017-18 to 30-32%, a promising indicator of women&rsquo;s growing economic inclusion. However, he points out that further efforts are needed to formalize the workforce, particularly to support lower-income and semi-skilled women.</p> <p>Ramesh underscores the importance of inclusive initiatives to encourage more women into the workforce, with apprenticeships serving as a key strategy for this transformation. Employers are increasingly recognizing the value of bringing more women apprentices into their ranks.</p>

Public Sector Banks are Embracing Apprenticeships

<p>Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in India are increasingly adopting apprenticeship programs to strengthen customer engagement, particularly in rural regions. Our Vice President and Business Head, Dhriti Prasanna Mahanta, shared insights with Business Standard on how these programs equip young professionals with hands-on experience while supporting essential bank operations. He highlighted the significant contributions apprentices make across various roles, adding value and enhancing the overall banking experience.</p>