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Philips Air Purifier partners with ‘PK’
MUMBAI: Today, in-branding in television and films has become a must. The visibility given to it through these popular shows and films is humongous.
The latest to join the bandwagon is Philips India, which has entered into a marketing association with the movie ‘PK’ starring Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma to promote the company’s innovative range of air purifiers.
On the association, Philips India consumer lifestyle president ADA Ratnam asserted, “Clean and Healthy Air should be everyone’s right. We at Philips have always aimed at serving our patrons in the best possible way and have strived each time to offer solutions that meet the real needs of people. It gives us enormous pleasure to communicate the novelty of this range to the spectators in association with the movie ‘PK’ which is one of the biggest films releasing this year.”
This campaign highlights the uniqueness in the product range, while displaying different facets of Aamir Khan’s unique character in the movie, thereby supporting the message of, ‘Think Differently. Breathe Differently’.
Go Fish Entertainment, an entertainment and sports marketing company with more than nine years in the industry, has been instrumental in getting the deal done. The company’s director Sajay Moolankodan said, “Philips has never failed to impress consumers with its wide-ranging products, and yet again, will evince a similar response as in the past. It is important to identify the right movie that would connect with the brand’s identity and communicate the right message to its target audience. What could be better than associating the Philips Air Purifier with PK, the year’s most anticipated movie!”
Producer and director Rajkumar Hirani shared his thought about this association saying, “We are pleased and excited to be associated with Philips on PK.. This is truly a dynamic association and we are delighted to have Philips Air Purifier as a marketing partner on PK.”
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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.
