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SG Analytics brings in Sid Banerjee as advisory board member
Mumbai: Research and data analytics services SG Analytics has brought on board Sid Banerjee as an advisory board member.
The company has been strengthening its senior leadership team by bringing in Dr Chiranjiv Roy (SVP – data analytics & Tmtechnology) Ankit Rastogi (head – Fmfinancial services & consulting), Nishant Singh (SVP – products) and Kulwinder Singh (CMO) in the last twelve months.
With over three decades of industry experience, Banerjee is an accomplished and experienced professional who has worked with global firms like Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse and IHS Markit. Till recently, he was on the advisory board of Bridgei2i, now part of Accenture’s Applied Intelligence practice. Banerjee played a key role in facilitating their stake sell.
“We are very happy to welcome Sid to advise SG company through our future phases of growth. Sid’s expertise in key areas will play a valuable role in guiding strategic decisions and broadening our client relationships. I am confident Sid’s addition will give rise to new and exciting opportunities and help strengthen SG Analytics’ commitment as a trusted insights and analytics partner,” said SG Analytics founder & CEO Sushant Gupta.
Banerjee brings in a diversity of thoughts and a global network to help broaden SGA’s horizons for engaging with constituencies and stakeholders outside of its conventional realm.
On his joining, Sid Banerjee affirmed, “I am delighted to share that I’m starting a new and exciting journey as Advisory Board Member at SG Analytics. I have known Sushant for many years and have seen how he has shaped this organization from a research company to an impact company which includes stellar work in AI, ML, research, data science, and ESG space. I am excited to be part of this team and keen to play my role in enabling SGA to scale new heights.”
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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.
