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During a trade visit to India, Boris Johnson applauds Switch Mobility’s investment

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During a trade visit to India, Boris Johnson applauds Switch Mobility’s investment

During his trade visit to India, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised Switch Mobility for its investment in the UK and India. During his visit to Delhi and Gujarat, the Prime Minister recognised Switch as an example of a company that is helping to strengthen bilateral trade between the two countries. Switch confirmed its plans to invest £300 million across the UK and India to develop its range of electric buses and light commercial vehicles, bringing the total amount of new investment in the UK and India to over £1 billion.

“We are committed to rolling out next generation clean green buses in the UK, and Switch Mobility is at the vanguard of that revolution,” Johnson said. This announcement will bring high-quality jobs and skills to both the UK and India, and it demonstrates our commitment to future-oriented industries.”

The Prime Minister’s visit also coincided with the launch of the company’s new 12m electric bus for India and the announcement of a new technical centre in the UK, with the investment expected to create over 4000 skilled jobs in the UK and India.

“Since forming Switch Mobility over a year ago, we have seen the pace of change to electric vehicles for public and commercial transportation increase significantly,” said Dheeraj Hinduja, chairman of Switch Mobility. We believe we are well positioned to capitalise on this growth, with a strong order bank of nearly 600 buses and ambitious investment plans already in place. The new 12 metre bus has been designed specifically for the Indian market, with a range of up to 300 kilometres.”

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Switch’s new technical centre will be the focal point of the company’s global R&D team, as part of the company’s investment in the UK. The centre, which will create over 130 skilled jobs and will be led by Switch’s chief technology officer, Roger Blakey, will focus on the development of Switch’s next generation vehicles. The facility will open in June 2022 and will collaborate closely with Switch’s existing R&D offices in Chennai, Leeds, and Valladolid, which employ a total of 200 engineers.

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Virat Kohli pays tribute to Ratan Tata, Jay Shah ‘deeply saddened’ by veteran industrialist’s demise

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Virat Kohli pays tribute to Ratan Tata, Jay Shah ‘deeply saddened’ by veteran industrialist’s demise

Tributes continue to pour in for Ratan Tata, with Virat Kohli and Jay Shah taking to their social media accounts to bid farewell to the industrialist.

Former Indian captain and batting legend Virat Kohli paid a touching tribute to Ratan Tata, the legendary business tycoon, who passed away on Wednesday night. Tata, a Padma Vibhushan recipient, was undergoing treatment in intensive care since Monday but breathed his last in Mumbai, leaving a profound impact on many across the nation.

Kohli expressed his condolences through his Instagram account on Thursday morning, sharing a heartfelt message along with a photo of the late industrialist.

Tata’s contribution to business, society, and philanthropy has been widely acknowledged, and his passing marks the end of an era.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah, also conveyed his sorrow, stating, “Deeply saddened by the loss of Shri Ratan Tata Ji. His leadership, integrity, and dedication to society set a remarkable standard for legacy. My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones. Rest in peace, Sir.” Shah’s words reflect the collective grief of a nation that has long admired Tata’s contributions to the country.

BCCI’s tribute

Additionally, the BCCI issued a statement about his demise.

“The BCCI expresses its deepest sorrow and joins the nation in mourning the passing of Shri Ratan Tata ji. His invaluable contributions across diverse fields have been instrumental in shaping India’s growth and success story.

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His extraordinary legacy, founded on the principles of passion, empathy, visionary leadership, innovation, and excellence, will continue to inspire and guide future generations for years to come,” the statement read.

Ratan Tata, born on December 28, 1937, in Mumbai, embarked on his journey with the Tata Group in 1962 as a young executive. Over the decades, he transformed the group into a global conglomerate. His work was acknowledged with India’s second-highest civilian honour, the Padma Vibhushan, in 2008, and he received numerous accolades, including honorary doctorates from prestigious institutions in India and abroad.

Tata is survived by his family, including brothers and sisters Simone Tata, Jimmy Tata, Noel Tata, Aloo Tata, Shireen Jejeebhoy, Deanne Jejeebhoy, Leah Tata, Maya Tata, Neville Tata, Manasi Tata, Jamset Tata, Tiana Tata, and others, as mentioned in a family statement.

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