Havas Media Group India has launched Havas Market aiming to empower consumers in their shopping journey, providing meaningful e-retail experiences and generating incremental business for brands. Globally, Havas Market was launched in October 2020.

To lead this division, the company has appointed Sharukh Lakhani as lead, Havas Market.

He will closely work with Provit Chemmani, who leads the e-commerce expansion globally for Havas Group along with Rohan Chincholi, head, of digital services, Havas Media Group India, and a team of specialists across research, insights, performance media, content, and analytics.

For Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas Group India, with the launch of Havas Market, India is poised to become a leader in creating meaningful shopping experiences.

“The division will give clients access to real-time market intel to help them form better decisions on the back of data and technology. I’m looking forward to the group’s plans, forging into new avenues, that not only strengthen our capabilities but also ensure upskilling of our people and processes, thereby providing a seamless and integrated experience to our clients,” he stated.

With over 11 years of experience across various segments in the e-commerce space, Lakhani knows the brand, retailer, and agency sides of the ecosystem.