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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
BITS Pilani announces AI+ campus in Amaravati, other initiatives
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani announced an AI+ campus in Amaravati, a 1,219 crore investment to expand and modernise its campuses under Project Vistaar, and unveiled BITS Pilani Digital, its dedicated EdTech platform. BITS Pilani announces AI+ campus in Amaravati(Posted on X by @bitspilaniindia) These announcements were made by Chancellor Kumar Mangalam Birla during the 2025 convocation celebrations. Also read: MeitY, BITS-Pilani sign MoU to launch professional development programmes in cybersecurity for professionals KM Birla called it a pivotal moment in the journey of BITS Pilani. 'For over six decades, BITS Pilani has been synonymous with academic excellence, pioneering innovation, and nation-building. Through its unwavering focus on quality education and values-driven leadership, the institute has nurtured generations of professionals, thinkers, and entrepreneurs who have played an important role in shaping India's growth story on the global stage.' "…These efforts are not just about scale but also about building a transformative ecosystem that empowers learners, nurtures innovation, and fuels inclusive growth. They will also help lay the foundation for India's knowledge economy, aligned with the Prime Minister's vision of a trillion-dollar academic ecosystem, and preparing the nation for a digital, global future,' he added. The newly announced AI+ Campus in Amaravati will offer undergraduate twinning programs, cotutelle doctoral degrees with top global institutions, and master's programs in AI/ML, innovation, and strategy, the institute said. It will be developed in 2 phases. The first phase will support 3,000 students, focusing on core academics and student life and the second phase will scale capacity to 7,000+, adding advanced research centers, global collaboration zones, and dedicated entrepreneurship hubs, built using sustainable, modular infrastructure for scalability and efficiency," it added. The institute said the ₹1,219 crore Project Vistaar is one of the largest capital investments in its history. Under this, the institute will expand and upgrade infrastructure across its Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses. It includes ₹60 crore for upgrading undergraduate laboratories to world-class standards. 'The student intake across campuses is projected to increase from over 18,700 to approximately 26,000 by academic year 2030–31. This physical expansion is coupled with strategic development of new interdisciplinary programs aligned with future industry and global trends,' BITS said in a press statement. BITS Pilani Digital is the institute's own EdTech platform and is in response to the National Education Policy's push for accessible and lifelong learning. The institute said the platform offers flexible, industry-aligned programs co-created with professionals. 'Over the next five years, BITS Pilani Digital aims to launch 32 programs (including 11 degrees and 21 certificates) and reach over 100,000 learners. Learners will engage in real-world projects, gain career support, and have the option of campus immersions to build connections within the BITS community and industry.' Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Vice-Chancellor, BITS Pilani, said, 'Our focus at BITS Pilani has always been to stay ahead of the curve, whether in academic innovation, global research collaboration, or student experience. With these new initiatives, we are reaffirming our vision to create an institution that is responsive to the world's changing needs, deeply connected to industry, and driven by a spirit of purpose and excellence…."
New Indian Express
14-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
BITS Pilani AI+ Campus to come up in Amaravati
VIJAYAWADA: Marking a significant leap in its mission to redefine higher education, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, has announced the launch of a futuristic AI+ Campus in Amaravati, alongside a series of transformative initiatives unveiled during its 2025 convocation. Spearheaded by Chancellor Kumar Mangalam Birla, BITS Pilani has announced a Rs 1,219 crore investment under Project Vistaar to expand and modernise existing campuses, and the formal rollout of BITS Pilani Digital, its dedicated EdTech platform for flexible, industry-aligned learning. Speaking on the occasion, Birla said, 'This is a pivotal moment in the journey of BITS Pilani. These bold steps are aimed not just at expansion but at shaping a transformative learning ecosystem that nurtures innovation, empowers learners, and contributes to India's knowledge economy in line with the Prime Minister's vision of a trillion-dollar academic sector.' The new AI+ Campus of BITS Pilani in Amaravati, spread over 35 acres, is designed as a next-generation innovation hub. The AI+ Campus will offer undergraduate twinning programs, cotutelle doctoral degrees, and master's programs in AI, machine learning, and innovation strategy.
Mint
13-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Kumar Mangalam Birla's advice to students: Take dual degrees to stay ahead of the curve
Cross-functional education is the need of the hour to keep up with technological advancements like artificial intelligence (AI), said Kumar Mangalam Birla, the chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, on Sunday. He explained that cross-functional curricula meant pursuing multiple courses at different campuses simultaneously. 'I think the need of the hour is more cross-functional education. The curriculum of many subjects needs to be revised or supplemented with courses that are transeducational,' Birla said in his reply to Mint's question at a press conference held at Birla Institute of Technological Sciences (BITS), Pilani. Birla, the chancellor of BITS Pilani, visited the campus of the engineering college after over a decade to anchor their convocation for the 2025 batch. He highlighted the institute's degree programme, which allows one to pursue engineering at BITS Pilani and a master's in management from BITS School of Management (BITSoM) simultaneously. 'I think that is the new focus area, and that is how the real world works,' he said. Birla also announced a ₹ 1,000 crore investment to set up a campus in Amravati, Andhra Pradesh, specializing in AI and other advanced technologies. Birla anticipates that this 'AI+ campus' will enrol its first batch by 2027. 'The focus of this campus will be to prepare Indian talent for leadership in the defining technologies of our time. This future-ready campus will specialize in AI, data science, robotics, computational linguistics, and cyber-physical systems,' he said. 'The undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes have been designed with global best practices in mind, offering industry internships, joint PhDs with top international universities, and hybrid twinning models that give students true international exposure,' he added. Besides this new campus, Birla made two other critical announcements, one pertaining to the expansion of its campuses—Pilani, Hyderabad, and Goa—focused on building 'capacity at scale', named 'Project Vistaar'. Under this, an investment of over ₹ 1,200 crore is dedicated to constructing new academic blocks, cutting-edge research facilities, student hostels, and faculty residences, alongside a broad range of amenities designed to cultivate a holistic, future-ready learning environment. Birla aims to expand student capacity at these three campuses from 16,000 to 21,000 over the next five years, with the total student strength across all BITS campuses projected to grow from over 18,700 to approximately 26,000 within the same period. He also announced the launch of BITS Pilani Digital, an edtech platform that will offer 32 programmes, including 11 degree and 21 certificate courses, in the next five years. The platform aims to reach over 100,000 learners from high schoolers to undergraduates to college students to working professionals. 'While expanding campuses is vital, India's education challenge also demands scale, flexibility, and inclusivity. India is one of the world's youngest nations. Nearly 65% of our population is under 35, but the stark reality is that too many of our bright, ambitious minds still lack access to the kind of high-quality, flexible education that transforms lives,' Birla said, emphasising the importance of this edtech programme.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
BITS Pilani to set up ‘AI+' campus, invest ₹1,219 cr on infra upgrade
BITS Pilani on Sunday announced an expansion of its academic and digital infrastructure , unveiling plans for a new AI+ campus in Amaravati, a ₹1,219 crore investment to upgrade facilities across its existing campuses and the formal launch of BITS Pilani Digital, the institute's dedicated online education platform . 'The latest initiatives reflect our continued commitment to reimagining higher education in both physical and digital realms,' chancellor Kumar Mangalam Birla said announcing the initiatives during the 2025 convocation. 'These efforts are not just about scale but also about building a transformative ecosystem that empowers learners, nurtures innovation and fuels inclusive growth.' The AI+ campus, coming up on 35 acres in Amaravati, will be developed in two phases. The first phase will support 3,000 students, while the second will scale capacity to over 7,000. Programmes will include undergraduate twinning courses, cotutelle doctoral degrees with international institutions, and master's degrees in AI/ML, innovation and strategy. The campus will adopt a 'smart' design with integrated IoT systems, AI-driven services and modular, sustainable infrastructure. The ₹1,219 crore investment under Project Vistaar is aimed at enhancing research and learning infrastructure across BITS Pilani's campuses in Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad. It includes ₹60 crore earmarked for upgrading undergraduate labs and will increase student intake from the current 18,700 to approximately 26,000 by 2030-31. The expansion will also support new interdisciplinary programmes aligned with emerging global trends. BITS Pilani Digital, also announced at the event, is designed to extend the institute's academic offerings to a wider audience through flexible, industry-focused online programmes. Over the next five years, the platform will offer 32 programmes—11 degree and 21 certificate courses—targeting more than 100,000 learners. Features include real-world project work, career support and optional campus immersions. 'Our focus at BITS Pilani has always been to stay ahead of the curve, whether in academic innovation, global research collaboration, or student experience,' said vice chancellor V Ramgopal Rao. 'With these new initiatives, we are reaffirming our vision to create an institution that is responsive to the world's changing needs, deeply connected to industry and driven by a spirit of purpose and excellence.' Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
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Business Standard
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Ola Electric Q4 results: Loss widens to ₹870 crore, revenue declines 59%
Ola Electric Mobility's loss widens to ₹870 crore in the fourth quarter of financial year 2024-25, it was ₹416 crore in the same quarter of last year. The revenue from operations declined 59.5 per cent to ₹611 crore in Q4FY25, the company had reported the same as ₹1,598 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Ola Electric reported a 38 per cent year on year improvement in gross margins for the financial year 2024–25 (FY25). The company expects gross margins in the first quarter of FY26 (Q1 FY26) to improve by an additional 10 per cent over the fourth quarter of FY25 (Q4 FY25). The company also highlighted that through initiatives like Project Vistaar and Project Lakshya, it has successfully reduced the Auto segment EBITDA break-even point to below 25,000 units per month, further supporting its path to profitability. In FY25, Ola Electric delivered 359,221 units, marking a 9 per cent year on year increase from 329,549 units in FY24, thereby maintaining its leadership position in the electric two-wheeler (E2W) segment and contributing to higher electric vehicle penetration. The mass adoption of EVs was driven largely by the success of the S1 X model, which achieved deliveries of 1,96,123 units in FY25, reflecting a more than 3.5-fold year on year increase from 53,083 units in FY24. The company also expanded its product lineup with the launch of the Gen 3 S1 scooters and Roadster X motorcycles. In addition to product and sales growth, Ola Electric expanded its distribution network to over 4,000 touchpoints, establishing itself as India's largest EV distribution network with significant reach into Tier 3 and rural markets.
