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Fulcro appoints Brijesh Parmar as executive creative director
MUMBAI: Brijesh Parmar will now lead the Art team at Fulcro, and has been appointed as the Executive Creative Director – Art in the organization. With 3 Cannes and multiple international design awards under his belt, Brijesh brings 15 years of wide experience in creative communication. He was one of the brains behind some of the most enthralling campaigns such as SaregamaCarvaan, Fogg perfume body spray, McDonalds, Bajaj Electricals, TATA Capitals, Cadbury Eclairs, KenStar, and Red Chief to name a few. The current gamut of brands under his purview include Bajaj Electricals, Asus Mobiles, Hero, Morphy, Pearson Education HDFC Bank, Aristocrat luggage and Anchor by Panasonic.
Speaking about his association with Fulcro, Brijesh, said, “I am happy to come on board Fulcro and head the design and creative team here. Design thinking and creativity are the highlight of all ad campaigns today and an important aspect of the digital market. I hope to bring in more value add to the process at Fulcro with my experience, and look forward to a creative and fruitful association with the team going forward.”
Adding his comments, Mr.Sabyasachi Mitter, Founder and Managing Director, Fulcro said, “It is indeed heartening to have someone like Brijesh on board the Fulcro bandwagon. He brings immense experience in compelling storytelling and is someone with meticulous precision in whatever task he undertakes. We are sure that with his guidance, our team will bring out some successful campaigns that are sure to resonate with the target groups. We welcome him to the team.”
Over the years, Brijesh’s work has won top honours at over 25 awards including Cannes, New York Festival, Andy Awards, Spikes Asia Advertising Festival, and AP Ad Fest – across all marketing communication verticals – print, radio, TVC, BTL & outdoor, as well as digital. With him, brands have succeeded in creating impactful communication, breaking the clutter of monotony.
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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.
