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Eros Now named ‘Best OTT Platform of the Year 2019’ at British Asian Media Awards
MUMBAI: Eros Now, over-the-top (OTT) South Asian entertainment platform owned by Eros International Plc, won the prestigious ‘Best OTT Platform of the Year 2019’ at the British Asian Media Awards.
The prestigious award was presented to Eros Now at a ceremony held at the renowned Kings College, London in the presence of several prominent personalities, including Lord Swraj Paul, for entertaining South Asian audiences by offering an unparalleled library of over 11,000 films, original web-series, music and short format content.
The British Asian Media Awards aim to acknowledge emerging trends and felicitate campaigns that have transcended and connected with the South Asian audience through various mediums. Eros Now, referred to as one the pioneers in the OTT category for its exclusive and compelling content, caters to all age groups.
Commenting on the prestigious win, Eros Digital CEO Rishika Lulla Singh said, “We are delighted for this significant recognition at the British Asian Media Awards. This demonstrates Eros Now’s unprecedented leadership and popular offering for the South Asian diaspora. The win further emphasizes our constant endeavour to deliver the best of entertainment to the growing demand for digital content.”
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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.
