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    Bijnis rebrands as Zorit and raises nearly ₹27 crore in funding led by Sparrow Capital, with Info Edge, WaterBridge, Better Capital and other investors participating. Kalyani Steels names Amit Kalyani as Chairman, effective close of business on 28 October, succeeding Dr. Babasaheb Kalyani, who chaired the company since its incorporation. Let's Game Now raises ₹30 crore in funding backed by Anand Mahindra, Bestvantage Investments and a UAE family office to develop the Indian Super Gaming League. Info Edge MD and CEO Hitesh Oberoi will leave his executive role on 2 December; founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani becomes executive vice chairman, MD and group CEO from 3 December, subject to shareholder approval. Vama raises ₹19.03 crore in ongoing pre-Series A funding led by Writers and Publishers Private Limited (Dainik Bhaskar family office). Bijnis rebrands as Zorit and raises nearly ₹27 crore in funding led by Sparrow Capital, with Info Edge, WaterBridge, Better Capital and other investors participating. Kalyani Steels names Amit Kalyani as Chairman, effective close of business on 28 October, succeeding Dr. Babasaheb Kalyani, who chaired the company since its incorporation. Let's Game Now raises ₹30 crore in funding backed by Anand Mahindra, Bestvantage Investments and a UAE family office to develop the Indian Super Gaming League. Info Edge MD and CEO Hitesh Oberoi will leave his executive role on 2 December; founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani becomes executive vice chairman, MD and group CEO from 3 December, subject to shareholder approval. Vama raises ₹19.03 crore in ongoing pre-Series A funding led by Writers and Publishers Private Limited (Dainik Bhaskar family office).
  • TVS Motor and ALT Mobility Join Hands for 3000 Electric Three-Wheeler Deployment

    ALT Mobility MoU with TVS

    New Delhi: TVS Motor Company has entered into a strategic collaboration with ALT Mobility to enable the leasing and deployment of up to 3,000 electric three-wheelers across India in FY 2025–26. The partnership aims to accelerate sustainable mobility adoption in both passenger and cargo segments.

    TVS Motor ALT Mobility Partnership for Sustainable Urban Mobility

    Under this MoU, TVS Motor will supply the electric three-wheelers, while ALT Mobility will manage procurement, financing, and leasing through its integrated platform. The vehicles will be rolled out via TVS Motor’s extensive dealer network and ALT’s sales channels across the country.

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    The deployment will leverage ALT’s “Drive-to-own” leasing model, providing individual drivers and fleet operators with access to clean, reliable, and cost-efficient transportation solutions.

    The collaboration also ensures vehicle uptime through ALT’s asset management system, which includes 24×7 monitoring, preventive maintenance, and servicing.

    Rajat Gupta, Business Head – Commercial Mobility, TVS Motor Company, said, “This collaboration with ALT Mobility is a significant step towards enabling sustainable urban and last-mile mobility at scale. Our advanced electric three-wheeler portfolio is engineered to empower businesses and drivers with reliable, clean, and cost-efficient solutions.”

    Anuj Gupta, Co-founder & CBO of ALT Mobility, added, “Partnering with TVS Motor Company provides access to industry-leading vehicles and technology. Through our Drive-to-own model and integrated leasing services, we aim to make EV adoption seamless for drivers and fleets while supporting a zero-emission logistics ecosystem in India.”

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    Impact on EV Adoption and Livelihood Creation

    ALT Mobility’s all-inclusive lease plan covers maintenance, insurance, roadside assistance, and compliance services, ensuring a hassle-free ownership experience.

    The TVS Motor ALT Mobility partnership is expected to strengthen last-mile logistics and passenger mobility, create driver livelihoods, and support small fleet operators.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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