Brands
Kokuyo Camlin reinvents digital rakhi for art lovers
MUMBAI: Stationery and art brand Kokuyo Camlin has created a new way to celebrate Rakshabandhan. The brand is promoting the tradition in an artistic way with its elaborate ‘Rakhi Maker’ that lets anyone create beautiful digital rakhis and share them virtually.
Conceptualised and created by the brand’s digital agency Big I Tuna, the ‘Rakhi Maker’ is an extension of the interactive Camlin Experience App for desktop and mobile. It is modeled on the brand’s philosophy to help anyone express their artistic skills to the fullest and bring their imagination to life.
Expanding on the belief, the ‘Rakhi Maker’ lets anyone virtually use the full range of Camlin products and powerful virtual tools to create endless and stunning rakhi designs within minutes. To do this, the ‘Rakhi Maker’ uses an innovative ‘kaleidoscopic effect’ that reflects every drawing action in 20 sides.
Users can choose from any of the art mediums and colours, and also alter the number of side reflections. In addition to designing personalized rakhis, they can tag and share the rakhi with a loved one on Facebook within the app, or download it and share via email.
Kokuyo Camlin chief marketing officer Saumitra Prasad said, “Kokuyo Camlin explores various routes to promote art and creativity amongst children. Today’s children have accepted technology very well and mastered it. We have witnessed great work from children already using this Camlin Experience App, and we look forward to world class Rakhi images created to celebrate the festival in a unique way.”
Brands
Safex Group appoints Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer
Former Standard Chartered executive to steer finance
NEW DELHI: Safex Chemicals has appointed Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer, strengthening its leadership team as the company prepares for the next phase of expansion in specialty chemicals and global agrochemicals.
In her new role, Malhotra will lead the group’s financial strategy, capital architecture and governance framework as Safex scales operations across multiple verticals including branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing.
A chartered accountant and graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, Malhotra brings more than two decades of experience in business finance, strategic planning, corporate banking and client management.
Before joining Safex, she served as executive director, financial markets at Standard Chartered, where she led teams across India and Sri Lanka and worked closely with large corporates, global subsidiaries and commercial banking clients. Her expertise includes capital structuring, treasury operations, risk management and financial markets led financing solutions.
Safex Group promoter director and joint managing director Piyush Jindal, said the appointment comes at a pivotal time for the company. “Safex stands at an inflection point as we build an integrated platform across branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing. Richa’s experience across global financial institutions will strengthen our financial discipline and help unlock value across the group,” he said.
Malhotra said she was looking forward to contributing to the company’s next chapter of growth. “Safex has built a strong reputation over 35 years with its focus on integrity, innovation and agricultural insight. I am excited to be part of the organisation as it expands its footprint in India and global markets,” she said.
The appointment comes as Safex continues to strengthen its financial foundations and scale operations internationally, positioning itself for future growth milestones.
