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Prateek Roy joins Madison Turnt as associate vice president
MUMBAI: Madison Turnt, the experiential marketing arm of Madison World, has announced the appointment of Prateek Roy as associate vice president. He will lead the agency’s cinema, sponsorship, and non-traditional media business, reporting to Sunny Vohra, CEO of Madison Turnt and Anugrah Madison.
Prateek brings extensive experience in shaping brand strategies across radio, television, digital, esports, gaming, AI, and tech-driven ecosystems. Known for driving revenue growth and pioneering media innovations, he has worked with traditional media giants such as Radio City, Disney Star, Sony Pictures Network, and Zee Media, as well as digital unicorns including ShareChat/Moj and Scoopwhoop. His career is marked by forging strong C-suite partnerships that enhance both market presence and commercial impact.
Madison Turnt is part of Madison World, a diversified Indian communications group offering services across media, PR, creative, sports, and activation, with a team of 1,300 professionals serving clients nationwide.
Madison Turnt and Anugrah Madison CEO Sunny Vohra said, “We are thrilled to welcome Prateek to the team. His strategic mindset and mastery of new-age platforms will be pivotal as we expand our experiential marketing footprint.”
Prateek expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “The media and advertising landscape is evolving rapidly, and cinema advertising, experiential marketing, and live entertainment offer unique opportunities for genuine brand engagement. I look forward to collaborating with clients, partners, and teams to create innovative, measurable solutions. I am grateful to Ajit Varghese and Sunny Vohra for their trust and this opportunity.”
Academically, Prateek holds an MBA in advertising & communication from SIMC Pune and a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Jadavpur University. His combination of strategic insight, storytelling expertise, and commercial acumen positions him as a formidable media leader.
Madison Turnt manages marquee clients including Parle Agro, Caltex, Pepsico, Pidilite, and Vivo, while Madison World, through its 11 units, served over 500 advertisers last year.
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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.
