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RuPay secures naming rights for Zomaland Season 5
Mumbai: Zomato Live has announced the fifth season of RuPay Zomaland, the most anticipated food and entertainment festival. This event brings together the best in food, live entertainment, music, and games. RuPay is the first partner to have its name seamlessly integrated into Zomaland’s entire framework, marking a unique collaboration.
As part of the Integrated Logo Unit (ILU), this edition of Zomaland will feature RuPay-exclusive zones and lanes, showcasing the brand’s dedication to innovation and consumer-centricity. This partnership allows RuPay to directly connect with a young, dynamic audience and reinforces its commitment to promoting positive lifestyle choices.
This season, RuPay Zomaland will kick off in Delhi on 18 January 2025 and will travel to seven cities across India, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Kolkata, Jaipur, and Indore. Prepare for an unforgettable experience with a unique blend of food, entertainment, music, and games.
NPCI chief marketing officer Ramesh Yadav said “We are happy to collaborate with Zomato for the fifth season of Zomaland, which promises a mix of innovation and immersive experiences. It allows us to tweak consumer engagement with RuPay-exclusive zones, express lanes, and curated premium experiences. We believe in transforming each touchpoint to connect with digitally savvy and socially active users. The partnership cements our commitment to making RuPay synonymous with unforgettable moments and enabling good lifestyle choices for cardholders.”
Commenting on the Zomaland Season 5, Zomato Live CEO Zeenah Vilcassim said “We’re thrilled to mark five incredible years of Zomaland. This isn’t just a festival, it’s a celebration of India’s diverse food heritage and how integral it is to our modern culture. The success of the fourth season set a new benchmark, and we are super excited for what’s to come this season. We’ve gone bigger and bolder this season, featuring premium experiences with curated food tastings by some of the most exciting restaurants in the country, new ticket categories, and both a main stage and a brand-new workshop stage. From exclusive dining experiences to electrifying entertainment, RuPay Zomaland Season 5 will be an immersive celebration of all things food and culture. We’re looking forward to switching the ‘Feast Mode On’ with everyone this season!”
RuPay Zomaland Season 5 will host various culinary maestros who will bring their global expertise to the Indian stage through masterclasses, offering attendees a truly unique and unforgettable dining experience. Elevating the festival experience further, Zomaland will feature premium, top-pick, and legendary restaurant partners to tantalize taste buds and
showcase the best of Indian and international cuisines with personalized menus for festival attendees.
The presale of tickets for the festival will be exclusively available for RuPay cardholders on the District app from noon on 29 November 2024 till 12 PM on 4 December 2024. Following this, the tickets will be available for general purchase starting noon on 4 December 2024 on the District app.
Festival Schedule:
● 18th & 19th January – New Delhi
● 1st & 2nd February – Pune
● 15th & 16th February – Mumbai
● 22nd & 23rd February – Jaipur
● 1st & 2nd March – Kolkata
● 15th & 16th March – Bengaluru
● 22nd & 23rd March – Indore
Brands
Raj Cooling Systems launches Agreyas appliances brand
Emraan Hashmi named brand ambassador for consumer appliance push.
MUMBAI: A company known for cooling solutions is now heating up its ambitions in the home appliances market. Raj Cooling Systems Pvt. Ltd. has launched a new consumer appliances brand, Agreyas, marking its entry into India’s rapidly expanding home appliances sector valued at more than Rs 1.5 lakh crore. The move represents a strategic diversification for the company, which has traditionally focused on cooling solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Through Agreyas, the firm plans to tap into growing consumer demand for energy efficient and technology driven household appliances.
To build brand visibility, Agreyas has appointed Emraan Hashmi as its brand ambassador. The campaign has been developed under the banner of Zoommantra Productions, with actor and filmmaker Rohit Roy contributing to the creative direction.
The brand’s initial portfolio will include mid premium air conditioners, washing machines, geysers and other white goods designed to cater to modern Indian households seeking efficient and reliable appliances.
Raj Cooling Systems, founder and chairman Kalpesh Ramoliya said the launch aligns with the company’s broader expansion plans.
“The launch of Agreyas is in line with our vision to build a strong presence in India’s consumer electronics and home appliances market. The brand has been developed as a standalone identity to meet the evolving needs of Indian consumers,” he said.
Hashmi said the collaboration comes at a time when Indian buyers are increasingly looking for innovative and functional home solutions.
“I’m looking forward to working with Agreyas at a time when consumers are seeking more innovative and efficient home products. The brand reflects changing consumer behaviour around functionality, innovation and ease of use,” he said.
Raj Cooling Systems plans to invest around 10 million dollars in developing the brand, with an additional 5 million dollars earmarked over the next three to five years for product development and distribution expansion.
Agreyas will follow a multi channel distribution approach, selling through online platforms, retail outlets and dealer networks aimed at both urban and semi urban markets across India.
With the launch, the company is positioning Agreyas as a standalone consumer facing brand while continuing to leverage its existing manufacturing, engineering and research capabilities built through its core cooling solutions business.
