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Kalyan Jewellers wins big at Retail Jeweller MD & CEO Awards
Mumbai: Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s largest and most trusted jewellery brands, was honoured at the Retail Jeweller MD & CEO Awards, receiving accolades for ‘Exemplary Value Creation for Shareholders’ and ‘Best Strategic and Integrated Marketing of the Year.’
Recognised on one of the industry’s oldest and most esteemed platforms, these awards underscore Kalyan Jewellers’ unwavering dedication to excellence and innovation. The recent edition of the awards ceremony, held at JW Marriott Sahar in Mumbai, saw the attendance of business leaders and dignitaries from India’s jewellery industry.
Kalyan Jewellers earned the ‘Exemplary Value Creation for Shareholders’ award, highlighting its commitment to financial prudence and delivering sustained returns for investors throughout 2023. This achievement is attributed to consistent revenue growth and substantial gains in market share, acknowledging the company’s strategy for sustained growth in a capital-efficient manner.
Additionally, Kalyan Jewellers was honoured with the ‘Best Strategic and Integrated Marketing of the Year’ for its outstanding campaigns. These campaigns leveraged hyper-local festivals like Chhath Puja, Durga Pujo, Pongal, etc., along with region-agnostic celebrations like Diwali, Independence Day, Teacher’s Day, etc. Whether paying tribute to the country’s armed forces through the iconic Independence Day campaign or capturing the emotional bond shared by families in its star-studded Diwali campaign, the brand has consistently demonstrated a remarkable commitment to engaging with its audience. Taking a distinctive approach, Kalyan Jewellers went beyond traditional festivals, strategically launching impactful campaigns on key observance days.
Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd executive director Rajesh Kalyanaraman said, “We are honoured to receive these prestigious awards, which stand as a testament to our team’s hard work, dedication, and strategic vision throughout 2023. Our commitment to delivering exceptional value to both customers and shareholders remains steadfast as we embark on this next phase of the growth journey. These accolades inspire us to continue pushing boundaries and setting new benchmarks in India’s jewellery industry.”
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
