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MediaCom wins media mandate for Citroën India
MUMBAI: GroupM's media agency, MediaCom, continues its expansion in the Indian market with the recent acquisition of the media mandate of Citroën India. The Citroën brand is a globally successful brand of the auto conglomerate, Groupe PSA.
Groupe PSA entered the Indian market in April 2019, with the launch of its iconic brand, Citroën, which hits the roads in 2020. MediaCom has been working on the brand since its entry into India. As their full form AOR, MediaCom will be responsible for the media strategy, planning, buying and implementation for all media. The account will be managed and supervised from the MediaCom Bangalore office.
MediaCom South Asia CEO Navin Khemka adds, “Groupe PSA is an iconic brand and it is an honour to be associated with them. We are excited to launch the Citroën brand in India, in the category which is now getting totally redefined with the new launches. We are confident to craft a stellar success story with them in the dynamic Indian automobile market.”
2019 has been a fantastic year for Mediacom India on new wins. They have won clients including Parle Agro, MPL, Sharechat, Revolt, GOQii, Orra, Fonterra, Merck. Billings added USD 70 mn+ in 2019 alone.
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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.
