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Ramakrishna Prayag joins Kaizzen as Director to strengthen its Senior Leadership Team
MUMBAI: Kaizzen announced the appointment of Ramakrishna Prayag as their Director.
Ramakrishna Prayag, a seasoned communications professional and an industry veteran, brings with him a wealth of experience in the area of Media and Communications. With over 25 years of rich varied experience across sectors, he has been extensively involved in implementing; integrating communications & business development strategies, brand building measures and research for brands like Reputare RIL and some of the leading PR agencies of India.
He has worked extensively in various sectors including aviation, finance, IT, entertainment, sports, infrastructure, health & education and CSR. He has helped brands achieve leadership positioning through innovative and integrated communication strategies.
Speaking on the appointment, Vineet Handa, Founder, Kaizzen said “Rama with his over 25 years’ rich experience, is undoubtedly one of the most seasoned resources in the industry. His valuable contribution in the area of strategy, media relations and crisis communications will add to our existing proficiency and ability to provide best in industry services, to our existing and future relationships. I am confident that Rama, with his experience and expertise, will help us to take Kaizzen’s ambitions forward.”
Commenting on his new role, Ramakrishna said, “I am proud to be associated with Kaizzen and it is indeed a privilege to start this new sojourn with the sagacious guidance of Vineet and the youthful exuberance of his indefatigable team. Kaizzen is a movement in itself and the objective is to lead the movement to its pinnacle.”
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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.
