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Kyoorius invites entries for design awards
MUMBAI: The 5th edition of the Kyoorius Design Awards invites entries for a total of 10 categories and 74 sub-categories.
Submissions for physical entries for the awards close on 6 September while the last date for submission of online entries is 30 August. The awards focus on recognising the exceptional creativity and talent from various new studios and designers.
Kyoorius Design Awards cater to design industry across multiple categories, including editorial, branding & identity, product design, packaging design and design for books amongst others. The awards call entries from individuals as well as companies and it’s not limited to advertising agencies or design studios.
Kyoorius founder and CEO Rajesh Kejriwal said, “At Kyoorius, we have an open jury process ensuring complete transparency. We are committed to providing an entirely unbiased platform that recognises the best of design works, year after year.”
The jury sessions are open to the industry people to watch, learn, check and benefit from the discussions and display of entries. The Jury session will be held in Mumbai at the Ecole Intuit Lab on 15 and 16 September, 2017.
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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.
