NEW YORK, Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Drama Association (GDA) officially launched last week in a landmark ceremony held in New York City, marking a significant step towards advancing the short drama industry on a global scale. The event gathered over 100 esteemed international industry professionals, including actors, directors, producers, investors and influencers, to celebrate the association's founding.
Guided by the vision of "Making Short Drama the Language of Our Time," the GDA is dedicated to promoting innovation and global development in the short drama industry. The association brings together outstanding talents and institutions from film, television, technology, and cultural sectors to build an international platform for creation, collaboration, investment, and promotion.
A cornerstone of the GDA's mission is the unveiling of the Global Drama Fund, a key strategic initiative designed to empower the next generation of storytellers. The fund will provide emerging screenwriters, directors, and actors with crucial creative and financial support, professional mentorship, and international exposure opportunities, fostering professionalization and diversification from screenwriting to global distribution.
"The digital era demands new forms of storytelling, and short drama, especially AI-generated ones—is at the forefront of this cultural shift," said Donghui Zhuang, Chairman of the Global Drama Association. "The Global Drama Fund is our tangible commitment to nurturing the talent that will define this new language."
The GDA will actively encourage the integration of entertainment and business, exploring emerging formats such as AI-assisted storytelling, virtual production, and interactive short dramas to shape the future of the medium.
About Global Drama Association (GDA):
The Global Drama Association (GDA) is dedicated to promoting the innovation and global development of the short drama industry. By bringing together outstanding talents and institutions from film, television, technology, and cultural sectors, the Association strives to build an international platform for creation, collaboration, investment connections, and promotion. Guided by the hope of "Making everybody the star of vertical drama", GDA focuses on advancing the professionalization and diversification of short drama creation and actively encourages the integration of entertainment, business and social media to drive the industry forward. The GDA will also commit to protecting copyrights and promoting a healthy ecosystem of the vertical drama industry.
CONTACT: info@globaldramaassociation.org
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Global Drama Association Launches at TikTok Headquarters in New York, Unveiling Landmark Short Drama Fund
PUNE, India, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EKA Mobility, a leading electric vehicles and technology company, today announced a strong 5X year-on-year volume growth in FY 2025–26, with 1,143 units sold and 1,344 electric commercial vehicles produced. This milestone comes on the back of the company's comprehensive electric vehicle portfolio across segments. During the year, EKA entered the M&HCV truck segment, in addition to its existing bus and SCV portfolio. The company is a Champion OEM under the Auto PLI Scheme and has achieved certification across multiple platforms.
"FY 2025–26 is a defining year for EKA Mobility. We are not only scaling volumes but also expanding our manufacturing footprint by adding a new plant recently and increasing our planned annual capacity to 10,000 buses, 6,000 trucks and 24,000 SCVs. With the widest range of fully homologated, born-electric platforms from last-mile to long-haul, we are uniquely positioned as a full-stack EV company. Our growth across electric buses, small commercial vehicles, and now trucks validates both market demand and our execution capability.
India's transition to clean commercial mobility is accelerating, and EKA is at the forefront driving this shift at scale, with technology, innovation, and global ambition."
— Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Founder & Chairman, EKA Mobility
Strong Business Momentum Across Segments
- Electric Bus Leadership:
Secured wins under PM e-Bus Sewa and PM E-DRIVE; deployed vehicles across 15+ states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Delhi - SCV Breakout Year:
Strong uptake of 3S & 6S passenger vehicles and 3W cargo platforms, accelerating last-mile mobility adoption - Electric Trucks:
New Growth Engine: Entry into heavy-duty trucks contributing to growth and expanding presence in logistics electrification - Hydrogen Fuel Cell:
Deployed a 9-metre hydrogen fuel cell bus at Cochin International Airport with KPIT Technologies and BPCL; plans to deploy 15 more buses
Key Highlights:
Global Expansion:
- Commenced electric bus deployments in Africa
- Partnership with Kerchanshe Group for CKD assembly and distribution
- Agreement with NBFI Capital for manufacturing in Australia
Manufacturing Scale-Up:
- Two Pune facilities operational; Pithampur plant to be operational shortly
- Planned annual capacity: 10,000 buses, 6,000 trucks and 24,000 SCVs
Retail Network:
- Expanded dealership network; plans to add 120 dealerships in FY27
Order Book Visibility:
- 6,000+ confirmed e-buses to be delivered over the next two years
About EKA Mobility
EKA Mobility is a Pune-based electric vehicle and technology company focused on transforming India's commercial mobility landscape. With a portfolio spanning electric buses, electric trucks, and small commercial vehicles, EKA combines electric vehicle manufacturing with proprietary AI-powered fleet technology to deliver end-to-end mobility solutions.
EKA Mobility is backed by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Japan), VDL Groep (Netherlands), Pinnacle Industries Limited, Enam Holdings and the NIIF India-Japan Fund as equity and strategic partners and has expanded its footprint to markets in East Africa, South Africa, and Australia.
To know more about the company, kindly visit: https://ekamobility.com
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EKA Mobility Achieves 5x Volume Growth
