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  • Yulu flags off its service in Tirunelveli

    Yulu flags off its service in Tirunelveli

    Mumbai: Yulu, a shared electric vehicle (EV) mobility technology firm, launched its service in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, in partnership with city-based Runa Motors Pvt Ltd. The service was inaugurated in the presence of Tirunelveli City’s assistant commissioner of police – traffic, K.B. Kameshwaran, as well as Startup Tamil Nadu’s project leads N Rahul and C Gigin Durai. Following the launch, Runa Motors, which is helmed by local entrepreneur V. Nagarajan, will operate a fleet of DeX GR EVs across the city with support from Yulu.

    Tirunelveli is now home to the third operational Yulu Business Partnership (YBP). Previously, Yulu had launched its leisure mobility services in Indore and Kochi, in collaboration with YBP partners in those cities. The introduction of its zero-emission delivery EVs in Tirunelveli marks another remarkable stride for Yulu as it rapidly scales up its service in non-metro cities.

    Tirunelveli is well known for its cement, cotton, sugar and pharmaceutical industries. An upcoming city, it also attracts a large number of students, medical tourists and jobseekers from nearby towns and villages, as well as other states. Sensing an unmet need for environmentally sustainable and affordable mobility options, Runa Motors’ founder V. Nagarajan – whose goal is to shape Tirunelveli into a modern, smart and sustainable city – decided to join hands with Yulu.

    To begin with, Runa Motors and Yulu will offer hyperlocal delivery EVs for food delivery partners. In addition to providing EVs, technology, and training, Yulu has also supported Runa Motors with brand partnerships, and is working closely with Swiggy and Zomato’s city-based teams to help Runa Motors onboard new riders. With Yulu’s proposition of enabling 30-40 per centhigher savings, the partnership will unlock several gig work jobs, boost Tirunelveli’s local economy, and enable delivery companies and local businesses to easily switch to eco-friendly vehicles for their logistics needs.

    Yulu co-founder & CEO Amit Gupta said: “We are excited to introduce our EV mobility services in Tirunelveli in partnership with Runa Motors and V. Nagarajan. This collaboration not only marks another milestone for the YBP initiative, but also underscores Yulu’s commitment to take the EV revolution to every city and town in the country. I am confident that Runa’s fleet, powered by Yulu’s cutting-edge technology stack, will revolutionise hyperlocal deliveries in Tirunelveli and chart a sustainable growth roadmap for this beautiful and fast-growing city.”

    Runa Motors Pvt Ltd founder V. Nagarajan said that his decision to partner Yulu was made easier by the fact that it is a ‘Made in India’ brand whose world-class EVs are manufactured by Bajaj Auto. He added, “The integration of Yulu’s proven end-to-end EV mobility solution and Runa’s local expertise will transform the mobility landscape of Tirunelveli. I am confident that the residents will embrace this affordable and eco-friendly hyperlocal delivery EV service. We look forward to contributing to the community’s economic and environmental well-being and are excited at the prospect of expanding into further areas, such as personal mobility, and look forward to scaling up our business into as many cities as possible.”

    Runa Motors has deployed the EVs at key spots in the city, including Thiyagarajanagar, Sambandhar Street, Megalingapuram Salai Street, Sindhupoondurai, Tirunelveli Junction and the Tirunelveli Corporation area. The EV fleet’s energy needs will be met via three battery swapping stations powered by Yuma — a leading battery-as-a-service (BaaS) firm — at Thirugnanasambandar Kovil Town, Medhablock Pushpalata, and Udayarpattisalai Junction. In addition, three Yulu Centres have been established across the city to serve as touchpoints for customer information, vehicle rentals and maintenance.

  • Yulu onboards Sandilya Konduri as Head of Product

    Yulu onboards Sandilya Konduri as Head of Product

    Mumbai: The shared electric mobility and battery-as-a-service company, Yulu appointed Sandilya Konduri as head of product. He will drive the product vision, lifecycle strategy and implementation for Yulu to deliver world-class products that can offer a superlative user experience.

    Konduri will also focus on the adoption of the latest technology, tools and product management practices to help build a thriving product culture at Yulu, as the company looks to scale its shared mobility & battery-as-a-service (BaaS) businesses. He comes with deep expertise in product management and supply chain analytics.

    Prior to joining Yulu, he was the Group Product Manager at Flipkart and had the opportunity to resolve critical platforms in the Supply Chain & Optimisation space. He has also contributed to Flipkart’s IP through 2 patents that he co-authored with his colleagues.

    He has also worked for companies like ITC Infotech as a lead consultant and Dell as their senior analyst & advisor previously.

    Welcoming him to the company, Yulu co-founder & CTO Naveen Dachuri said, “We are delighted to have Sandilya on board. Electric mobility in India is at a tipping point, and Yulu is very well-positioned to lead this phase of hyper-growth for shared mobility.”

    Sandilya will help bring in product thought-leadership, accelerate the adoption of the latest technology to stay ahead of the curve and build a culture of continuous innovation within the product team.

    He will prioritize close alignment & collaboration between the product team and engineering, business, operations, marketing, data and other teams to ensure smooth & speedy execution of the product roadmap. “I am sure he will coach and groom the wonderful talent at Yulu to create a world-class product culture and we look forward to this new phase in our product journey,” said Dachuri.

    Commenting on his new role, he said, “I am very excited to join Yulu as I see a tremendous scope in what we are working towards, which is to create sustainable mobility solutions tailor-made for India & India-like markets, powered by technology.”

    “The priority will be to balance user needs and business priorities, and keep iterating with new innovations & product features to continuously raise the bar. Another focus area will be to build a culture that is user-centric, insights-driven & analytics-based when it comes to making product decisions, prioritisation & resource allocation,“ added Konduri

    He further added, “I genuinely believe that we are at a very interesting time in history, where the coming years will put India on the global map for the kind of Products & Services we design and offer. Congestion and infrastructure shortage are problems that we are grappling with today. As we move ahead, Yulu will not only play a significant role in shaping the perception of shared electric mobility in India, but will also drive the change in the way we imagine EV mobility globally.”

  • Yulu brings in Rupini Raman as HR head

    Yulu brings in Rupini Raman as HR head

    Mumbai: Homegrown shared electric mobility company Yulu has brought Rupini Raman on board as head of human resources (HR).

    In this new role, her key responsibilities will be to build Yulu into a preferred employer brand, scale up the talent pool, and create an inclusive, enriching and progressive work culture, said the company in a statement.

    “As we enter into a pivotal phase of multi X growth, starting with a 10 times expansion plan for 2022, getting our people strategy right will be a critical success factor,” stated Yulu CEO and co-founder Amit Gupta. “With her rich experience, Rupini will anchor Yulu’s HR strategy and vision, build organization capability to attract & retain the best talent, and create a great working culture at Yulu.”

    Raman comes with 17+ years of experience in HR and organisational development (OD) in many industries, including fintech, ITES, financial services, logistics, and hospitality. In her last stint, she worked with fintech start-up Vivriti Capital as head of HR through its high-growth phase, and created an ecosystem for large-scale, high-skilled talent acquisition. Earlier, she was the head of the rewards and talent management division at Agility, where she oversaw the HR functions for 6000+ employees spread across the Middle East, Africa and EU regions. She has also been associated with global brands like RR Donnelley, Hutchison Whampoa, and American Express.

    “As a shared EV mobility leader with a unique business model, many strategic partnerships, and a deep tech backbone, Yulu is very strongly positioned to redefine the mobility landscape in India,” said Rupini Raman. “It is a privilege to be part of Yulu and work with some of the industry’s best minds towards creating a sustainable future for our planet.”

  • Ankit Taparia joins Yulu as head of marketing

    Ankit Taparia joins Yulu as head of marketing

    Mumbai: Electric mobility brand Yulu has brought Ankit Taparia on board as the head of marketing.

    In this role, his primary responsibilities include making Yulu synonymous with sustainable mobility and a leader in the shared mobility space, said the brand in a statement.

    Taparia brings with him a deep understanding of mobility business and experience of branding, marketing, and business delivery. He also has launched and managed more Indian auto brands. In his last assignment as deputy general manager – marketing, Taparia was the head for Mahindra Bolero.

    “Ankit joins Yulu at a pivotal phase in our growth journey when our use case has expanded significantly from moving people to now moving goods too for the last mile,” stated Yulu co-founder Amit Gupta. “He resonates with our objective of building a new age brand Yulu as a category synonym and driving a strengthened narrative around the potential of electric mobility. I am looking forward to this phase of our journey, enriched by his domain knowledge, and attitude of innovation.”

    “Yulu has a deep market understanding, business agility, technology strength, and integrated operations ecosystem needed to respond to changing mobility needs and emerging new segments, at scale. I am very excited to join this fantastic team at Yulu that is leveraging innovation and technology to make a difference to the planet, one city at a time,” Taparia said on his new role.