Cheil leads with the way with 27; DDB Mudra (11), WATConsult (seven), Havas (five) and TBWA (five) also in the running
The organisers of Ad Stars 2018 have announced the finalists for this year's festival.
India has a total of 58 finalists.
Cheil leads the way with 27, followed by DDB Mudra's 11 shortlists.
WATConsult has seven shortlists while Havas and TBWA have five each.
Red Fuse Communications HK has five shortlists for work on Colgate Palmolive India.
For the full list of shortlists, click here.
Ad Stars 2018 will be held in Busan (South Korea) between 23-25 August 2018.
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