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Lustral Water launches AI & IoT-based smart water purifier
MUMBAI: Homegrown B2C model-based company, Lustral Water has launched what it claims is ‘the world’s first’ Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Internet of Things (IoT) enabled water purifier with inbuilt sensors.
The Water Purifiers remove toxins and harmful bacteria but retain the necessary minerals and vitamins, the company said. In addition, these purifiers are ingrained with new-age technology that keeps a tab on consumer’s water intake, pH level, TDS level, turbidity, mineral content, water temperature etc through smartphones.
Lustral Water CEO and founder Aditya Patnaik said, “Even today over 50% of India’s population doesn’t have access to clean drinking water. They are dependent on boiled water or simply consuming undrinkable water. We firmly believe that with cutting-edge and futuristic technology transforming even the unthinkable things into a distinct possibility, access to clean drinking water shouldn’t be a far-fetched idea.”
He further added, “Lustral Purifiers are cost-effective with great health benefits as we offer WHO recommended standards of water. We don’t offer filtered water; we offer a healthier version of clean drinking water infused with necessary minerals and vitamins. Our purifiers are equipped to provide valid water in domestic houses. On top of that, everything is absolutely automatic and requires little to no human interference. If the water quality goes down, the purifier is equipped to alert an expert technician immediately so that consumers won’t have to worry about these things.”
The purifiers are equipped to send requests to the nearest service engineer as soon as the water quality goes down, said the company. The brand believes that consumers should have access to validated data to know what is happening inside the purifier and consume water only after inspecting the quality.
Lustral Water has registered a 22 per cent month-on-month growth in traffic since its inception in Bengaluru. The brand is now planning to launch its state-of-the-art water purifiers in new tier II markets such as Jaipur, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, and Bhubaneswar.
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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.
