American Pistachios Tap India’s Expanding Middle Class as Demand for Premium Nuts Surges

American pistachios are carving out a strong presence in India, as rising incomes, health awareness, and evolving food habits among the country’s growing middle class fuel demand for premium dry fruits. What was once seen largely as a festive garnish or luxury ingredient is now finding its way into everyday snacking, restaurant menus, and dessert…

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Why PepsiCo Picked Quick-Commerce to Launch Red Rock Deli Gourmet Chips in India

Red Rock Deli — the gourmet chips brand originally from Australia — has made its Indian debut under PepsiCo, with a strategic twist: instead of launching first via traditional retail, the company is prioritizing quick-commerce platforms. afaqs!+2Business Standard+2 The Why Behind Quick-Commerce Snacking Trends Are Changing — Premium & Global Flavours are In India’s snack…

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TRAI–BARC conflict: GCPL’s Harshdeep Chhabra warns of ‘two realities’ distorting India’s TV measurement

The ongoing friction between the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) has sparked widespread debate within the media and advertising ecosystem. Adding to the discourse, GCPL’s chief marketing officer Harshdeep Chhabra has highlighted how the disconnect between regulatory expectations and audience measurement practices is creating “two parallel realities”…

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WPP Media Consolidates Henkel’s Media Business Across Europe

London / Düsseldorf, 20 November 2025 — WPP Media has been awarded the consolidated media business for Henkel Consumer Brands across 30 European markets, marking a major expansion of the companies’ ongoing partnership. Under the new agreement, WPP Media will handle digital media activation for Henkel’s key brands — Persil, Perwoll, Bref, Schwarzkopf, and Syoss…

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How Nuuk Is Redesigning the Home Appliances Market with a Design-First Strategy

Nuuk, the new-age home appliances brand co-founded by Gazal Kalra and Shalabh Gupta, is reshaping the category with a strong design-first philosophy. Instead of prioritising features and pricing alone, the company is focusing on thoughtful aesthetics, user comfort, and seamless functionality—elements often overlooked in traditional appliance manufacturing. Kalra and Gupta believe that modern Indian consumers…

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Influencer Marketing Now Commands 20–30% of Wedding-Season Ad Budgets

PInfluencer marketing has become one of the biggest power players in India’s wedding season economy, now taking up nearly 20–30% of brand media budgets. With weddings evolving into highly curated, content-driven events, brands across jewellery, fashion, beauty, travel, and gifting are turning to influencers to reach consumers who rely heavily on social media for inspiration….

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Federal Bank Introduces Refreshed Logo, Marking a New Chapter in Its Digital Journey

Federal Bank has unveiled a refreshed logo, signalling a meaningful step forward in its brand evolution and long-term growth strategy. The updated visual identity reflects the bank’s focus on modernization, digital innovation, and its commitment to serving a new generation of customers in an increasingly mobile-first banking environment. Designed to be cleaner, sharper, and more…

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Why Mondelez Placed a Big Bet on Lotus Biscoff: Marketing VP Breaks Down the Strategy

Mondelez’s recent collaboration with Lotus Biscoff has sparked curiosity across the FMCG and snacking industry. With two strong brands coming together, the partnership signals a strategic move designed to tap into evolving consumer tastes and premium indulgence trends. According to Mondelez’s Marketing VP, the decision was rooted in a deep understanding of what today’s snackers…

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