Technology
Seshan Vijayraghvan
Nov 17, 2020, 8:11 PM
Maruti Suzuki India has announced opening entries for the fifth round of its Mobility & Automobile Innovation Lab (MAIL) initiative. The company is inviting start-ups to participate in this innovative programme, which will give them an opportunity to work on technology and solutions that can be applied in real-world business scenarios.
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