Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced an outstanding achievement at the IndiaSkills National Competition 2025–26, where its participants secured a total of nine medals, including five Gold, three Silver, and one Bronze. This accomplishment reinforces the company’s strong commitment to advancing skill excellence and empowering India’s youth to compete on national and global platforms.
IndiaSkills, recognized as the country’s premier platform for vocational excellence, saw participation from top talent across India. Competitors progressed through rigorous district, zonal, state, and regional rounds before reaching the national stage. TKM’s consistent and high-level performance across all stages highlights its structured approach to skill development and its focus on nurturing a future-ready workforce aligned with international standards.
At the national level, 14 participants from TKM competed across seven skill categories, with events hosted in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai. The winners demonstrated exceptional technical expertise and teamwork across diverse disciplines.
In the Mechatronics category, Deepu M S and Jayanth K secured a Gold medal, while Ganesh P B and Punith Kumar earned Silver. In Robotic System Integration, Shashank S and Abhishek S S clinched Gold, followed by Chirag G and Vinay M H with Silver. The Additive Manufacturing category saw Pavan B S win Gold and Harshith K B take home Silver. Further adding to the tally, Tejas B S won Gold in Auto Body Repair, and Punith P secured Gold in Mechanical Engineering CAD. In Welding, Praveen Y H achieved a Bronze medal, rounding out TKM’s impressive medal count.
Driven by its vision to transform rural youth into world-class technicians, TKM continues to invest in advanced training infrastructure, industry-relevant curricula, and global best practices. Its active participation in platforms such as IndiaSkills and WorldSkills reflects a long-term commitment to nurturing talent capable of excelling on the global stage.
Commenting on the achievement, G Shankara, Chief Strategy Officer, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “At Toyota, we believe manufacturing excellence begins with nurturing exceptional talent. The remarkable performance of our participants reflects their ability to excel across diverse skill categories and compete at the highest level. Their achievements embody the spirit of the Skill India Mission—empowering youth, fostering creativity, and driving innovation.”
The winners will now advance to the final selection rounds for the WorldSkills Competition 2026, scheduled to be held from September 22 to 27, 2026, in Shanghai, China. The global event will bring together participants from over 60 countries, offering a platform to showcase expertise across more than 65 skill categories.
