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Lord’s Automative partners with GarageWorks to revolutionise the electric vehicle service landscape in India
Mumbai: Lord’s Automative Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Lord’s Mark Industries and a market leader in India known for the production of best-in-class environmentally friendly electric 2W and 3W, is proud to announce its exclusive partnership with GarageWorks, a front-runner in doorstep two-wheeler and three-wheelers after-sales services, to provide after-sales doorstep support to the customers for all EV service requirements.
This strategic alliance between Lords Automative and GarageWorks presents an enticing business prospect, poised to reshape the electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler after-sales services landscape nationwide while aiming to contribute to a cleaner and greener future for the country. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Lords Automative offers top-quality electric vehicles, while GarageWorks’ expertise ensures complete doorstep support for electric vehicle owners throughout their journey.
GarageWorks’ doorstep services have redefined two & three-wheeler management, providing consumers with unprecedented convenience and assurance. Since its inception in 2017, GarageWorks has seamlessly delivered over 200,000 services, showcasing its commitment to excellence and innovation. GarageWorks’ prowess extends beyond innovative service offerings, encompassing a skilled workforce proficient in diagnosing and addressing challenges for both ICE and EVs. This unique expertise positions GarageWorks as a valuable servicing partner for OEMs nationwide.
Lords Automative Pvt. Ltd. CEO Dr. Veer Singh, expressed his profound enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are delighted to join hands with GarageWorks to revolutionise the electric vehicle service market in India. Together, our shared aspiration is deeply tied to sustainability, innovation, and our unwavering belief in the potential of electric mobility to transform the automotive sector. With our commitment to producing top-quality electric vehicles and GarageWorks’ expertise in after-sales support, we aim to drive the journey towards a greener and more sustainable future for India’s electric vehicle industry.”
The recent National Informatics Centre (NIC) report highlights monthly sales of approximately 50,000 electric two-wheelers in key urban centers, underscoring the shift towards sustainability driven by escalating fuel costs. Demand for after-sales service for electric two-wheelers is set to grow at a rapid pace. This growing need for maintenance services for such vehicles creates a unique challenge as India’s two-wheeler after-sales servicing is handled primarily by the unorganized sector. It is estimated that only 20 per cent of two-wheelers were serviced at OEM workshops after the warranty period in FY’22.
GarageWorks, with its forward-looking vision, emerges as a transformative force to address this challenge. The company had already set up training modules for its mechanics to understand electric bikes back in 2022. “Our strategic partnership with Lord’s Automotive Pvt. Ltd. signifies a pivotal moment in the Two-Wheeler and Three-Wheeler EV industry. As EVs surge in popularity, the seamless integration of top-tier vehicles and doorstep services redefines the ownership experience. This collaboration will empower EV manufacturers to focus on production and sales, while we converge with our unparalleled services with the help of our mechanics who are trained to repair electric vehicles,” emphasises GarageWorks co-founder & head EV Ravishankar Krishnamurthy.
“Apart from safety and range, after-sales support is one of the top three concerns for any user willing to switch to EV. This partnership aims to address customer concerns through a hassle-free doorstep experience,” he added
Currently operational in 10 cities in India viz. Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Surat, Ahmedabad, Indore, Jaipur, and Lucknow, GarageWorks plans to expand its footprint to all major cities across India within the next few months, making its exceptional services accessible to a wider audience.
This collaboration between Lord’s Automative and GarageWorks signifies a much-needed step towards a more sustainable future in India’s electric vehicle industry. By combining their expertise, these two industry leaders aim to make electric vehicle proprietorship not just ecologically mindful but also a blissful and worthwhile experience.
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Content India 2026 opens with a copro pitch, a spice evangelist and a £10,000 prize for Indian storytelling
Dish TV and C21Media’s three-day summit puts seven ambitious projects before an international jury, and two walk away with serious development money
MUMBAI: India’s content industry gathered in Mumbai this March for Content India 2026, a three-day summit organised by Dish TV in partnership with C21Media, and it wasted no time making a statement. The event opened with a Copro Pitch that put seven scripted and unscripted television concepts before an international panel of judges, and by the end of it, two projects had walked away with £10,000 each in marketing prize money from C21Media to support development and international promotion.
The jury, comprising Frank Spotnitz, Fiona Campbell, Rashmi Bajpai, Bal Samra and Rachel Glaister, evaluated a shortlist that ranged from a dark Mumbai comedy-drama about mental health (Dirty Minds, created by Sundar Aaron) to a Delhi coming-of-age mystery (Djinn Patrol, by Neha Sharma and Kilian Irwin), a techno-thriller about a teenage gaming prodigy (Kanpur X Satori, by Suchita Bhatia), an investigative crime drama blending mythology and modern thriller (The Age of Kali, by Shivani Bhatija), a documentary on India’s spice heritage (The Masala Quest, hosted by Sarina Kamini), a documentary on competitive gaming (Respawn: India’s Esports Revolution, by George Mangala Thomas and Sangram Mawari), and a reality-horror competition merging gaming and immersive fear (Scary Goose, by Samar Iqbal).
The session was hosted by Mayank Shekhar.
The two winners were Djinn Patrol, backed by Miura Kite, formerly of Participant Media and known for Chinatown and Keep Sweet: Pray & Obey, with Jaya Entertainment, producers of Real Kashmir Football Club, also attached; and The Masala Quest, created and hosted by Sarina Kamini, an Indian-Australian cook, author and self-described “spice evangelist.”
The summit also unveiled the Content India Trends Report, whose findings made for bracing reading. Daoud Jackson, senior analyst at OMDIA, set the tone: “By 2030, online video in India will nearly double the revenue of traditional TV, becoming the main driver of growth.” He noted that in 2025, India produced a quarter of all YouTube videos globally, overtaking the United States, while Indians collectively spend 117 years daily on YouTube and 72 years on Instagram. Traditional subscription TV is declining as free TV and connected TV gain ground, forcing broadcasters to innovate. “AI-generated content is just 2 per cent of engagement,” Jackson added, “highlighting the dominance of high-quality human content. The key for Indian media companies is scaling while monetising effectively from day one.”
Hannah Walsh, principal analyst at Ampere Analysis, added hard numbers to the picture. India produced over 24,000 titles in January 2026 alone, with 19,000 available internationally. The country now accounts for 12 per cent of Asia-Pacific content spend, up from 8 per cent in 2021, outpacing both Japan and China. Key exporters include JioStar, Zee Entertainment, Sony India, Amazon and Netflix, delivering over 7,500 Indian-produced titles abroad each year. The top importing markets are Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, the United States and the Philippines. Scripted content dominates globally at 88 per cent, with crime dramas and children’s and family titles performing particularly strongly.
Manoj Dobhal, chief executive and executive director of Dish TV India, framed the summit’s ambition squarely. “Stories don’t need translation. They need a platform, discovery, and reach, local or global,” he said. “India produces more movies than any country, our streaming platforms compete globally, and our tech and creators win international awards. Yet fragmentation slows growth. Producers, platforms, and tech move in different lanes. We need shared spaces, collaboration, and an ecosystem where ideas, technology, and people meet. That is why we built Content India.”
The data, the pitches and the prize money all pointed to the same conclusion: India is not waiting for the world to discover its stories. It is building the infrastructure to sell them.
