<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>
<p>We recently hosted an engaging leadership session at Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks on the theme, 'Interpreting the ROI in Apprenticeships: Beyond Compliance, Leveraging Apprenticeships for Strategic Business Growth.'</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>
<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>
<p>We recently hosted an insightful leadership session at Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks on the theme, “Interpreting the ROI in Apprenticeships: Beyond Compliance, Leveraging Apprenticeships for Strategic Business Growth.”</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>
<p>Our CEO, Ramesh Alluri Reddy, has been featured in Financial Express (India), where he explores the critical role of apprenticeships in boosting women’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’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>
<p>In a feature by The Economic Times, our Chief Strategy Officer, Sumit Kumar, discussed how the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme is set to drive job creation. Sumit highlighted the scheme’s focus on skill development, particularly in critical areas like digital literacy, problem-solving, and communication, which are essential for preparing the workforce to meet evolving industry needs.</p>
<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>
<p>We recently hosted an engaging leadership session at The Leela Ambience Gurugram, themed ‘Interpreting the ROI in Apprenticeships: Beyond Compliance, Leveraging Apprenticeships for Strategic Business Growth.’ The session focused on innovative workforce development strategies, such as apprenticeships, degree apprenticeships, and Work-Integrated Learning Programs (WILP). The discussions showcased how these models can improve hiring efficiency, reduce recruitment costs, and deliver an impressive 3X return on investment. We extend our gratitude to all participants for their valuable time and insights.</p>
<p>In the latest State of the Economy podcast by businessline, our Vice President and Business Head, Dhriti Prasanna Mahanta, shared key insights into the rapid growth of India's logistics sector. He discussed the emerging employment opportunities and explained how apprenticeships are not only building a skilled workforce but also promoting diversity within the industry.</p>
<p>Our CEO, Ramesh Alluri Reddy, was recently featured in Business Standard, where he discussed the urgent need for the Indian education sector to prepare for an AI-driven future. The article highlighted that access to skilled talent is essential for realizing AI’s full potential. Ramesh emphasized that collaborations between industry and academia can help bridge the skills gap by integrating industry-relevant training into undergraduate and postgraduate programs. He also pointed out how incorporating apprenticeships into degree courses enhances students’ employability and reduces the industry’s training burden.</p>
