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Blue Planet powers up India’s E-waste revolution
MUMBAI: Talk about a smart upgrade! Blue Planet Environmental Solutions has just hit refresh on India’s recycling story with the launch of Blue Planet E-waste Solutions, a move that solidifies its leadership in sustainable waste management and the circular economy.
The rebranded entity comes after Blue Planet integrated its subsidiaries in Haryana and Karnataka, previously Pegasus Waste Management, under a single purpose-driven banner. The transformation reflects the company’s vision to create a transparent, tech-powered and traceable ecosystem for e-waste recycling, refurbishment and recovery.
As India ranks among the top five e-waste generators globally, the need for responsible recycling has never been more urgent. Blue Planet E-waste Solutions plans to turn that challenge into an opportunity by extending product lifecycles, refurbishing working parts, and recycling valuable materials such as metals and plastics for reuse by manufacturers.
“In a tech-driven world, e-waste is inevitable, but how we handle it defines our future,” said Blue Planet E-waste Solutions CEO Ravi Kumar Neeladri. “We’re embedding transparency and sustainability into every stage of operations, from traceable EPR credits to fully compliant sourcing.”
Chairman Gaurav Gupta added that the integration has doubled operational capacity and expanded partnerships across industries, while Blue Planet Environmental Solutions co-founder and CEO Prashant Singh called it a “leap forward” in building a transparent, data-driven recycling ecosystem.
With two cutting-edge facilities in Binola (Gurgaon) and Hoskote (Bangalore), Blue Planet now has the scale and technology to process over 30,000 MT of e-waste annually, turning discarded gadgets into valuable resources and keeping India’s sustainability ambitions well-charged.
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Hyundai and TVS Motor partner to develop electric three wheelers
Joint development pact targets last mile mobility with localisation push
MUMBAI: Three wheels, one big ambition and a charge towards the future. Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company have signed a joint development agreement to co-create electric three-wheelers (E3Ws), aiming to crack India’s complex last-mile mobility puzzle. The collaboration moves beyond concept talk into execution mode, building on the E3W prototype first showcased at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The goal now is clear, design, develop and commercialise a purpose-built vehicle tailored to Indian roads, riders and realities.
Under the agreement, Hyundai will lead design and co-development, bringing its global R&D muscle and human-centric engineering approach to the table. TVS Motor, meanwhile, will anchor the product on its electric platform, leveraging deep three-wheeler expertise and local market insight. It will also handle manufacturing and sales in India, with an eye on exports down the line.
The timing is strategic. India remains the world’s largest three-wheeler market, where affordability, durability and adaptability often outweigh sheer innovation. The upcoming E3W aims to strike that balance combining advanced technology with practical features such as adaptive ground clearance for monsoon-hit roads, improved thermal management for tropical climates, and flexible interiors suited for passengers, cargo or emergency use.
A key pillar of the partnership is localisation. Major components will be sourced and manufactured within India, a move expected to strengthen the domestic supply chain, create jobs, lower costs and improve after-sales support.
The shift from prototype to production will involve rigorous testing, certification and refinement to meet regulatory standards and consumer expectations. Dedicated cross-functional teams from both companies are already in place to accelerate timelines.
At a broader level, the tie-up reflects a growing trend in mobility, global players partnering with local specialists to navigate emerging markets. For Hyundai and TVS, the bet is that combining scale with street-level insight could unlock a new chapter in sustainable urban transport, one that runs not just on electricity, but on relevance.
