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Saregama announces an extensive Content Partnership Program for Carvaan 2.0
MUMBAI: Saregama Carvaan took a technology and content leap with Carvaan 2.0 by giving consumers access to over 200 podcast stations along with 5000 pre-loaded songs. Continuing on its promise of widening the content offering, the company is now throwing open its Carvaan platform to content creators who can use it as an effective platform to distribute their audio content across homes in India and abroad.
Under the Content Partnership Program for Carvaan 2.0, the company offers potential content partners a chance to license their existing content or create new one for Carvaan 2.0. This can cover a diverse set of genres ranging from Devotional, Mythology, Entertainment, Lifestyle, News & Current Affairs, Technology, Kids Content, Education, Fitness, Motivational, Mental health or something which is absolutely new & unique. What more? Each of the selected content will get its own dedicated station and will be promoted on Carvaan 2.0, across all the other channels & social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram & YouTube. This new initiative by Saregama allows anyone and everyone to come forward and embrace the inner artist in them. Following its 100 year musical legacy of sharing revenues with the artistes, the company will share with the content creator 40% of the net revenue that the company will earn from advertising and subscription from the content creator’s channel.
Commenting on the introduction of this new program, Mr Vikram Mehra, Managing Director, Saregama India, said, “This is the next step in brand Carvaan’s journey of moving from a Product to Platform, offering its customers a wide range of content appealing to every member of the family. We want to partner with the talented audio content creators on this journey creating a win-win for everyone; customers get diverse content; creators get a chance to showcase their content to the most premium homes and also earn money; Carvaan moves from a one-time sale mode to an ongoing relationship with its customers.”
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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.
