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Global Creator Network wins AJIO’s social and content mandate
Mumbai: On Tuesday, Ajio announced the hiring of OML Entertainment’s branded content arm, Global Creator Network (GCN), to handle its social and content mandate. This new collaboration will bring a spunk, verve, bold and fresh perspective to Ajio’s digital communication.
In line with its brand philosophy—celebrating fearlessness and uniqueness-Ajio is constantly looking to bring a fresh, current, and accessible perspective to personal style. GCN, with its industry expertise and talent network, will look after end-to-end executions of campaigns and content that will help Ajio stay ahead of the competition.
GCN will work to design and craft innovative, engaging, and effective content for Ajio in tune with the current trends and tastes. Ajio, a fashion and lifestyle brand, is Reliance Retail’s digital commerce initiative and is the ultimate fashion destination for styles that are handpicked, on-trend, and at prices that are the best you’ll find anywhere.
As a part of the mandate, GCN will build a robust brand strategy, creative first social campaigns with IPs, creator activations, and enable the brand to build a community of like-minded people across various social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. The digital marketing communication will be designed to elevate the brand’s presence in the minds of the consumers using effective branded content strategies.
Commenting on the win, GCN senior vice president of branded content Devarshi Shah, said, “As a team, we are excited to be associated with a popular and loved brand like Ajio. It would be interesting to build a fresh line of digital communication strategies that are futuristic yet relevant in today’s time. Our focus will be to create meaningful, innovative, and fresh content strategies. The aim is to keep the brand ahead of the competition with campaigns that click.”
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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.
