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Chimp&z employees to get monthly mental health & menstrual leaves
NEW DELHI: 2020 has been a difficult year for mental health. The threat of infection, repeated lockdowns, social isolation, and economic uncertainty have created widespread fear and anxiety. Conversations about mental health, being understanding, and encouraging those who experience these conditions to seek the help they need is the need of the hour.
In light of this, Chimp&z Inc has added mental health leave to their employee handbook. Following months of work-from-home and lockdowns induced by the pandemic, the agency has also retained the services of a mental healthcare unit, who will provide online counselling and therapy to any employee who opts for it.
Chimp&z has also introduced menstrual leaves. This policy allows women employees to take additional leave every month during their menstrual cycle. The agency continues to foster a culture of inclusiveness and empathy making sure employee needs are prioritised and actioned.
“The foremost mandate given to our HR team is employee safety, happiness, and well-being – both physical and psychological. Our founders go that extra mile to ensure a friendly and professional workplace,” said Chimp&z Inc head of human resources Chitra Panikker.
Chimp&z Inc co-founders Angad Singh Manchanda and Lavinn Rajpal said, “Mental health issues are real and have been more prominent in the industry we operate in thanks to the short timelines and hectic schedules. The times need to change and we look forward to bringing a small change in the industry by accepting, acknowledging, and committing ourselves to the new world order.”
They added that with this move, the agency hopes to remove stigmas that surround mental health and periods, making it comfortable and easy for employees to avail these facilities. “This further validates our already prevalent work culture where we continuously strive to make a pleasant environment for our employees,” Manchanda and Rajpal concluded.
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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.
