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Chinese Wok consolidates creative and media with Havas

The decision follows the chain’s expansion beyond 260 outlets and its stated ambition to reach 500 stores across Tier 1, 2 and 3 markets.

Bajaj Auto partners with VDO.AI and Dentsu India for Triumph CTV campaign

Bajaj Auto, in collaboration with VDO.AI and Dentsu India, launches a Dynamic Creative Optimisation-led CTV campaign to engage premium motorcycle buyers.

SBI General Insurance joins PMFBY drive for Rabi 2025‑26

For Rabi 2025‑26, SBI General Insurance participates in ‘Meri Policy Mere Haath’ to distribute crop insurance policies directly to farmers.

Eros Innovation launches Tamil Nadu LCVM and PersonaAI

Eros Innovation introduces Large Cultural Voice Models and PersonaAI, a multilingual voice AI platform preserving cultural nuance and identity across Indian languages.

Formula 1 and Disney continue ‘Fuel the Magic’ campaign

The global sports and entertainment brands expand their collaboration into a season-long platform spanning content, retail and fan experiences.

Pulse candy launches ‘Pulse of Moving India’ campaign

Marking World Compliment Day 2026, the confectionery brand shifts focus to gig workers and essential service providers through a nationwide gratitude-led initiative.

BEFMA appoints Syed Sultan Ahmed as vice-president

The BRICS-led education body strengthens its global media learning agenda with the appointment of an Indian education reformer and filmmaker.

Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday front Skechers HotShots campaign

The footwear brand introduces a youth-focused sneaker line through a music-led campaign anchored in street culture and everyday versatility.

Tuco Kids questions adult skincare use

The children’s personal care brand uses cultural provocation and humour to challenge the use of adult skincare products on young skin.

Verve Media wins digital mandate for Vedas Fund

The integrated agency will lead LinkedIn marketing, SEO and website development to strengthen the investment firm’s digital positioning.

SMFG India Credit launches ‘Chal Pado, Aage Badho’ anthem

A new internal brand film positions collective momentum and ‘Pragati’ at the centre of the company’s growth narrative.

ASCI launches influencer campaign on greenwashing and dark patterns

The industry self-regulator is using digital creators to educate consumers about misleading sustainability claims and manipulative design practices.

Ormax Media launches Ormax Trac20 for IPL 2026

A new syndicated research solution aims to help IPL sponsors and advertisers measure effectiveness and optimise performance during the tournament.

Karan Aujla and VRB Consumer Products launch Zyro India campaign

A new zero sugar beverage brand enters the market with a culture-led digital film rooted in minimalism and personal storytelling.

Britannia 50-50 settles the snack debate as it brings back the iconic ‘Na Re Naa Naa’ jingle

The jingle makes a comeback in a refreshed avatar, reinforcing the brand’s legacy of celebrating contrast for a new generation of snackers.

WPP, Adobe expand global partnership to integrate agentic AI capabilities

The collaboration brings together Adobe’s AI capabilities, content platforms and data orchestration tools with WPP’s strategic, creative and transformation expertise.

Krafton India deepens Real Cricket’s competitive positioning

Its latest cinematic campaign is fronted by its new brand ambassador Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Alaukik Group drives GM Group celebrity push

It introduces celebrity-led branding to industrial real estate through a campaign featuring Pratik Gandhi.

DailyObjects appoints Pooja Popli to lead PR

The lifestyle-tech brand strengthens its communications function with a senior hire to align PR strategy with long-term growth.

NDTV names Naveen Kapoor editor of NDTV World

The appointment signals NDTV’s intent to strengthen its global newsroom strategy and expand international coverage.

Confiance Communications wins The Ocean Cleanup India PR mandate

The integrated agency will manage national and regional communications as The Ocean Cleanup scales operations and visibility in India.

Sintex highlights 50-year warranty with generational TVC

Sintex marks its 50th year with a campaign-led launch of Eterno, positioning a 50-year warranty as a long-term household investment.

WPP launches new Elevate28 strategy with four core divisions

Agency group will lead with media division in three-year plan after 5.4% revenue slump.

BigMuscles Nutrition partners Nataša Stanković

The sports nutrition brand appoints actor and fitness enthusiast Nataša Stanković to lead digital campaigns focused on protein awareness.

Youthbeat wins Myntra Style Squad mandate

Youth-focused agency Youthbeat will curate and manage a dedicated influencer collective to deepen Myntra’s creator-led fashion engagement strategy.

The Estée Lauder Companies consolidates £500m media account

The cosmetics company has previously worked with Brainlabs in the UK and Ireland, Monks in North America, and Stagwell’s Assembly across Europe and India.

Kantar Media rebrands as Fifty5Blue

Former WPP CEO Mark Read joined Kantar Media board last year.

Yasir Yousuff steps up to lead APJ marketing

The leadership move signals a sharpened regional marketing focus as Tanium builds demand for autonomous endpoint management across Asia Pacific and Japan.

Innocean India and Canvas Worldwide India win UPES mandate

The agencies will jointly lead creative and media strategy for UPES University, building an integrated communications framework ahead of 2026.

Publicis Groupe hires ex-Ogilvy influence chief

Publicis Groupe has appointed a former global head of influence at Ogilvy and WPP Open X as its new global influencer lead.

HDFC Mutual Fund takes ‘Barni Se Azadi’ to Magh Mela

Investor education films spotlight on-ground activations in Prayagraj, linking cultural rituals with informed investing and long-term financial planning.

Taboola appoints Krishan Bhatia as CBO

Former Amazon Ads and NBCUniversal executive to steer global sales and partnerships as Taboola scales performance and AI-led advertising solutions.

Bowlers launches Champion with Shubman Gill

APS expands its affordable premium portfolio with a sports-led sub-brand designed to link canine nutrition with athletic performance codes.

PNB MetLife launches ‘Always Ready for Life’ positioning

It reframes life insurance conversations through a new brand platform focused on preparedness across key life stages.

Crompton launches ‘Bright & Right’ lighting push

The company challenges the ‘brighter is better’ mindset with a multi-platform campaign promoting purpose-led lighting choices.

Arike imagines love in 2050

Its futuristic film explores AI-led matchmaking while reinforcing commitment as a constant in evolving dating culture.

Godrej highlights warranty promise in new AC film

Godrej Enterprises Group uses humour and familiarity to foreground its five-year comprehensive AC warranty.

Jiwya introduces ‘Made of Life’ campaign

Plant-based label Jiwya reframes luxury through a surreal film that centres nature, not garments, in its brand narrative.

Switzerland Tourism amplifies Neeraj Chopra narrative

The multi-city campaign scales its Neeraj Chopra-led storytelling with a print and OOH push across three Indian cities.

Mamaearth casts Gulshan Grover as lip care disruptor

It uses nostalgia and humour to reposition lip balm as an everyday essential through an unexpected casting choice.

Amazon Pay spotlights cashback as everyday currency

The platform shifts focus from abstract rewards to everyday savings with a campaign centred on tangible, visible cashback value.

FTA Global wins Apex Group digital remit

Performance agency secures one-year SEO and paid marketing brief to strengthen global financial services brand visibility in an AI-led search landscape.

Aakash Educational Services appoints Kanika Kumar Nijhawan as SVP–marketing

Restructuring its senior leadership, the test prep platform also appointed Alka Garg as chief financial officer

Hashtag Orange elevates Gaurang Menon to lead west

He rejoined the integrated marketing agency in 2024 as regional and creative head – Mumbai, having previously served as creative chief until 2022.

Invideo acquires GoBo Labs to deepen AI creator stack

The AI video platform adds an Indian creative studio to strengthen its creator-led product development and storytelling capabilities.

Ochre Spirits launches bartender respect campaign

On World Bartender Day, the brand shifts focus from product to workplace behaviour in nightlife settings.

Beacon Live launches touring venture

Former OML leaders move into independent live touring and IP development across global and domestic markets.

Branding Edge wins S45’s communications mandate

The capital markets consultancy will shape narrative strategy for India’s first AI-native investment banking platform.

Chirag Sangai launches a Simple agency

The new integrated shop under Loggerheads Group opens with multiple mandates and a focus on streamlined brand communication.

HGS Interactive wins Rallis India social mandate

The agri-input major consolidates its digital outreach as it looks to deepen engagement with farmers and stakeholders.