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Publicis Healthcare launches in India
MUMBAI: Publicis Healthcare Communications Group (PHCG) has announced its entry into India with the launch of Saatchi & Saatchi Health.
Saatchi & Saatchi Health India is a part of Saatchi Focus, a specialist, knowledge based communications agency operating in India for the last 12 years and working with clients in the healthcare, technology, business and talent sectors.
PHCG Asia Pacific president Ash Kuchel said, “We are delighted to launch Saatchi & Saatchi Health in India under the PHCG network. PHCG is committed to serve the needs of healthcare markets around the world. We are delighted to enter India, marrying our innovative solutions and local expertise in a country that is a catalyst for growth in emerging markets.”
For PHCG, India represents a significant growth opportunity for with rapid growth expected over the coming years. According to the Pharmaceutical Drug Manufacturers’ and Government of India reports, India is the third largest producer of pharmaceuticals in the world and is already a $8.2 billion pharmaceutical market, with growth expectations of 10-14 per cent per year. IMS Health predicts India will add $5-15 billion to the pharmaceutical market through 2013.
Saatchi & Saatchi Health and Saatchi & Saatchi Focus CEO Malavika Harita said, “Our agency vision echoes the PHCG promise of delivering ‘ideas of purpose’. We look forward to collaborating with our new sister agencies, bringing our progressive thinking and outstanding creative ability to the network.”
In addition to the opportunities provided to PHCG by Saatchi & Saatchi Health, this entry into India reinforces PHCG’s growing presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Earlier this year, PHCG launched Beacon Healthcare in Japan and last year, it opened a Publicis Life Brands office in Shanghai.
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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.
