Brands
Joy Personal Care onboards Shah Rukh Khan as brand ambassador for face wash category
Mumbai: Joy Personal Care, the Indian home-grown personal care brand, under the aegis of RSH Global,proudly announces its collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan as the brand ambassador for the face wash category of Joy Personal Care.
JOY Lemon Face Wash, amongst the flagship products of the company, will be endorsed by Khan, alongside Sanya Malhotra, who has been the brand’s ambassador since the past year. The star duo, Shah Rukh Khan and Sanya Malhotra, will be featured in the upcoming commercial of the brand that is set to be launched during the IPL 2024. Leveraging its two-year partnership as an associate sponsor of the Kolkata Knight Riders, Joy Personal Care aims to maximise visibility and impact during this high-profile event.
Joy Personal Care’s dedication to gender equality and inclusivity perfectly mirrors the values upheld by its brand ambassador, Khan. Renowned for his vocal support of women’s empowerment, Shah Rukh Khan has captured the hearts of women across generations. This shared ethos makes this collaboration a powerful conduit for spreading the brand’s message far and wide.
Commenting about the association, Joy Personal Care (RSH Global) founder & chairman Sunil Agarwal expressed, “With the face wash category accounting for approximately 2500 crore, this collaboration signifies our commitment to making a measurable impact by expanding our market share within the category. Moreover, Shah Rukh Khan’s influential presence in our nation will enable us to connect with audiences across the length and breadth of the country.”
Joy Personal Care (RSH Global) CMO Poulomi Roy further commented, “Mr.Khan is an iconic figure renowned for his vocal advocacy for gender equality and inclusivity. He shares a synergy in his values with our brand. Furthermore, we have been associated with KKR for the past two years and this year, with Mr.Khan coming on board for our face wash category, we will be launching a high-voltage campaign featuring him.The campaign will be leveraged through both TV and digital media, ensuring maximum reach and engagement.”
Commenting on the association, Khan said, “I am delighted to partner with Joy Personal Care as the brand ambassador of the facewash category. It’s a progressive brand, with a refreshing approach that shuns unrealistic beauty ideals and prioritizes inclusivity in its thoughtfully crafted campaigns. I’m eager to embark on this exciting journey with them.”
Joy has persistently been an advocate for social causes and inclusiveness, evident in their impactful campaign, “#JustEmpowerOne,” which aims to raise awareness and empower survivors of acid attacks. The brand has also partnered with Gujarat Giants this year, as an associate sponsor for the Women Premier League series. Through the collaboration with the Gujarat Giants, Joy is not just endorsing a sports team but actively engaging in a cultural dialogue, challenging outdated perceptions where individuals are free to pursue their interests, whether in beauty or sports, without conforming to limiting stereotypes.
Additionally an exciting rap music video featuring the celebrity women cricketersMithali Raj, Harleen Deol, Sneh Rana, and Shabnam Shakil and penned by Shikha Makan.
Brands
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.
