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Gradeup ropes in Kartik Aaryan
NEW DELHI: Gradeup ropes in Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan for the launch of Gradeup Super. The 29-year-old actor will be seen endorsing the brand’s vision to become the most effective exam preparation platform for students in India.
The actor is known for his seamless dialogue delivery and incredible youth-connect amassing huge fan following in a short span. Despite being an outsider, the actor has made it big in Bollywood on the back of his talent and sheer hard work; a factor that encouraged him to endorse Gradeup.
“I can totally relate to the difficulties students face while preparing for different fields simultaneously. Apart from being strenuous, enrolling for multiple coaching classes ends up taking a toll on your savings. I believe Gradeup is doing a great job in simplifying exams preparation for all,” said Kartik.
Gradeup Super is a subscription-based exam preparation model which provides unlimited access to structured live courses and mock tests. It comes with full syllabus coverage, expert faculty, complete doubt resolution, and performance report cards for students to clear the exam.
“As someone who grew up in Gwalior and came to Mumbai to make his mark, Kartik is relatable to our students. His journey resonates with a lot of people stepping outside their hometown to pursue their dreams. He is a self-made individual, whose youth-centric movies strike a chord with our target group. Kartik's humble, friendly demeanour is in sync with our brand’s ethos of being smart and approachable,” said Gradeup CEO & co-founder Shobhit Bhatnagar.
The actor pursued biotech engineering while simultaneously auditioning for movies. His unwavering faith in hard work since his academic years and an understanding of the importance of the right knowledge and medium for success is what connected him with the brand. Inspiration for the youth, the actor’s recent initiative “Koki Poochega” is a step forward in enhancing the knowledge of the people through highly engaging content, which aligns well with Gradeup’s vision.
Established in 2015, Gradeup is loved by 23 million+ aspirants across the country. The EdTech brand has helped lakhs of students to clear the exams by providing the most effective preparation to its students.
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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.
