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IVM Podcast Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary – 100 Shows Launched
MUMBAI: IVM Podcasts, India’s largest podcast network celebrates its 5th anniversary on 8th March 2020 by announcing the addition of 5 new shows to their catalogue and crossing 100 shows on the platform. The premiere player in the Indian podcasting space, IVM has witnessed a huge rise in its listener numbers, making it one of the most widely followed platforms serving all kinds of podcasts to its listeners – from comedy, politics, advertising to business.
IVM is changing the way India is listening and plans to launch 5 exciting new podcasts this month; while some are in regional Indian languages, others offer in-depth conversations about a host of offbeat subjects. Each show hinges on the subject matter experts that are the hallmark of IVM Podcasts.
Some of the shows that listeners can look forward to are:
‘Uncle Please Sit’ hosted by two former journalists: editor and creative producer Joel Pereira and writer and stand-up comedian Tushar Abhichandani. The first episode will air in March, with new episodes every Monday.
‘Absolutely Write’ hosted by Aditi Surana, Graphologist and High Performance Coach, will begin airing from March 11th 2020.
‘Begin The Journey’ will air from 2nd March 2020, and is hosted by Ashish Vidyarthi, Film Actor and Motivational Speaker,
‘Yuddha- The Indian Military History Podcast’ hosted by Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan,
‘Smile India’ hosted by Shifa Maitra with new episodes every Monday and Thursday.
IVM podcasts with its exciting, quirky and fun shows offers many options to engage all kinds of audiences. Some of its most successful shows include, Cyrus Says hosted by Cyrus Broacha, The Habit Coach hosted by Ashdin Doctor, Ponniyin Selvan hosted by Kavitha Jeeva, Paisa Vaisa hosted by Anupam Gupta and The Edges and Sledges – a cricket podcast whose hosts are ordinary Indian cricket fans based in Singapore, London and Cincinnati.
Commenting on the 5th anniversary celebration, Amit Doshi, Founder of IVM Podcasts says, “It has been an amazing journey for us and I can’t believe we are celebrating our 5th anniversary. It's exciting to have 100 shows hosted on IVM, as the goal was to bring podcasts to India at scale. Even though we have just begun we are humbled and happy to see such a great response.”
Kavita Rajwade, Co-founder of IVM Podcasts says, “It feels surreal to see what we have achieved. Our constant effort has been to bring forth all types of podcasts to the audience and we have tried to cater to a wide spectrum of preferences. With our 5 new shows we take this ideology forward continuing pushing this medium. We are overwhelmed by the responses of the audience and it only makes us more dedicated to deliver our best”.
Podcasts are a rising form of digital entertainment and IVM is the helm of India’s podcast revolution.
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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.
