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Dimple Kaul named director – publications at Indica
MUMBAI: Dimple Kaul has stepped into the role of director – publications at Indica bringing her decades-long journey across media, telecom, education and cultural advocacy to the fore. A polymath with a penchant for poetry and Indic wisdom, Kaul will now helm Indica’s publishing output—spanning philosophy, fiction, poetry, and academic texts, all grounded in India’s civilisational knowledge systems.
Previously, as director – academic programmes, Kaul was instrumental in building Indica Courses from scratch. Under her leadership, the platform ran over 140 live courses across disciplines such as Vedanta, Ayurveda, classical arts, and more—connecting seekers and scholars in a digitally native, yet deeply traditional, learning environment.
With a career spanning Idea Cellular, Airtel, Nuance Communications and a host of cultural and human rights initiatives, Kaul has consistently bridged modern systems with ancient frameworks. She has worn many hats: marketer, coach, strategist, activist, poet. Her passion for cultural continuity has found voice in books, film festivals, policy dialogues, and even podcasting.
At Indica, she is expected to elevate the publishing vertical into a flagship intellectual property, one that reflects both the depth and dynamism of Indian knowledge systems. Her appointment signals a continued push towards reimagining Indic scholarship—not as nostalgia, but as a toolkit for today.
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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.
