BEIJING, Nov. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Organized by the Beijing Municipal Radio and Television Bureau and the Administrative Committee of Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, the 2025 Beijing International Audiovisual Conference was held from November 27 to 28. The conference's annual theme was "GATHER MOMENTUM FOR SYMBIOSIS, PIONEER THE FUTURE OF VISION". Guest representatives from more than twenty countries and regions engaged in discussions on high-quality industry development and international communication cooperation.
The conference featured one opening ceremony and main forum, ten themed forums, and other supporting activities. The opening ceremony and main forum included sessions for achievement announcements and guest speeches.
The opening ceremony announced the Action Plan for Promoting High-Quality Development of the "AI + Audiovisual" Industry in Beijing (2025–2029), which demonstrates Beijing's efforts to promote the AI adoption in the audiovisual industry through strengthened technology R&D, scenario-based applications, and ecosystem development.
The "2025 Funding Projects of the Beijing Radio and Television Online Audiovisual Development Fund" were released, covering seven categories including TV dramas, documentaries, and animated works, with a total of 161 outstanding projects funded.
The Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area presented its initiative to develop a new hub for innovation and growth in the high-tech audiovisual industry, highlighting its achievements in building a full industry-chain ecosystem for the audiovisual sector.
Bank of Beijing released the "Bank of Beijing Financial Service Plan for New Quality Audiovisual Productivity", offering full-cycle financial support for industry development.
The Beijing Big Audiovisual "Jing Langya" Master Studio was launched, showcasing Beijing's progress in building a multi-tier audiovisual talent matrix.
During the guest speech session, Xiong Chengyu shared production and dissemination techniques for online audiovisual products in the AI era; Luc Bénaz discussed prospects for cooperation between the audiovisual industries of China and Africa; Fang Han explained how AI technologies are reshaping the content ecosystem; Li Jiang outlined the trend toward premiumization and global expansion of the micro-drama market; and Yilikhamjiang Ibragimov presented results in China–Kazakhstan dubbing and co-productions, such as Waiting for You in Ili.
The conference also launched a series of featured supporting events, including "AI Animation Creators: How Universities Are Shaping the Future of Chinese Animation", "Hearing the Future: Ultra-HD Podcast Theme Day Activity", "AI Audiovisual Creation Carnival", "'Audiovisual +' Immersive Experience Day".
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2025 Beijing International Audiovisual Conference Opens
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
