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Manan Shah is new Chimp&z Inc head of client services, west and north India
NEW DELHI: Chimp&z Inc today announced the appointment of Manan Shah as the head of client services. Shah will manage Chimp&z Inc’s west and north India accounts and report directly to the CEO & co-founder, Angad Singh Manchanda. The agency aims at expanding the senior leadership with the appointment.
With a decade's experience in digital marketing across verticals, including banking, e-commerce, travel, and insurance, Shah had been associated with marketing wizards like Convonix and AdLift. In his earlier roles, he has held positions in media planning, business development, operations and also ran his enterprise.
Shah said, “Chimp&z Inc Opportunity comes at the right time in my career as the way brands would approach marketing is transforming swiftly with a great deal of focus on revenue and business growth. With a great team to back me and Angad & Lavinn's support, I am excited and looking forward to creating some great work.”
The 7-year-old multi-dimensional marketing agency has been working with Fortune 500 brands and managing their 360-degrees integrated communications across healthcare, entertainment, government agencies, skin care, beauty & edu-tech categories.
Manchanda said, “Manan's eye for details and a unique understanding of a client's needs, marketing dynamics, and consumer trends will strengthen the team’s perspective on the data and analytical thinking, which I believe is absolutely necessary for our journey ahead. His vast experience, problem-solving skills, and enthusiastic drive are distinctively suited to lead our client servicing function. We are excited about this new leg of our journey and look forward to working together to create a visible stir in the digital-first businesses in India and overseas.”
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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.
