Brands
TAM report: Britannia Industries and Nestle India entered the top 10 list during Jul-Sept’23
Mumbai: TAM AdEx has released a quarterly report on television advertising for Jul – Sep’23.
Ad volumes on television advertising witnessed growth of five per cent in Apr-Jun’23 and one per cent growth in Jul-Sep’23 compared to Jan-Mar’23. Also, Jul-Sept’23 observed a degrowth of four per cent in TV ad volumes compared to Jul-Sep’22.
Food & beverages retained its top position compared to Apr-Jun’23; the auto sector observed a positive rank shift. Banking/finance/investment entered the top 10 list of sectors during Jul-Sep’23 compared to Apr-Jun’23. The top 10 sectors together added 89 per cent share of ad volumes in Jul-Sep’23.
The top 10 categories collectively added 33 per cent share of ad volumes on television advertising during Jul-Sep’23. During Jul-Sep’23, biscuits, tea and mosquito repellents were the new entrants in the top 10 list of categories compared to Apr-Jun’23. Washing powder/liquids, milk beverages, and shampoos observed a positive rank shift in Jul-Sep’23 compared to Apr-Jun’23.
Hindustan Unilever and Reckitt Benckiser (India) retained their first and second positions during Q’1, Q’2 and Q’3 of Y 2023. During Jul-Sep’23, the top 10 advertisers contributed 49 per cent share of ad volumes on TV advertising. Britannia Industries and Nestle India entered the top 10 list during Jul-Sept’23 and secured ninth and tenth positions compared to their 14th and 13th positions respectively in Apr-Jun’23.
In Jul-Sep’23, the top 10 brands together accounted for 10 per cent share of ad volumes on television advertising. Out of the top 10 brands present in Jul-Sep’23, five of them belonged to Reckitt Benckiser (India) and four belonged to Hindustan Unilever. Also, five of the top 10 brands belonged to personal care/personal hygiene sector during Jul-Sep’23.
Milk beverages saw highest increase in ad volumes resulting in 30 per cent growth during Jul-Sep’23 compared to Apr-Jun’23 followed by ecom-online shopping with 76 per cent growth.
Compared to Jan-Mar’23, GEC and movies genre witnessed minor rise in percentage share of ad volumes in Jul-Sep’23. Whereas, news and kids genre’s share was maintained throughout all three quarters. The top five genre together contributed more than 90 per cent share of ad volumes in each of the Q’1, Q’2 and Q’3 of Y 2023.
Brands
Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds to open 25 stores in Q1 FY26 expansion
Push into Tier 2 cities and metros to take total footprint past 85 stores
MUMBAI: Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds has kicked off the new financial year with an ambitious retail push, announcing plans to launch 25 new stores in the first quarter of FY26 across metros and high-growth Tier 2 markets.
With this expansion, the brand’s total retail footprint is set to cross 85 stores nationwide, reinforcing its early-mover advantage in India’s fast-growing lab grown diamond segment. The move reflects a broader shift in consumer preferences, where aspirational buying is increasingly aligned with sustainability and value.
The company said the expansion is aimed at deepening its presence beyond major cities and tapping into emerging demand centres, as lab grown diamonds gain wider acceptance among Indian consumers.
Commenting on the development, Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds founder and managing director Pooja Madhavan said, “Launching 25 stores at the very start of the financial year is a strong signal of how the category is evolving. As pioneers, we are not just expanding retail, we are shaping consumer mindsets towards smarter, more sustainable luxury.” She added that the brand’s long-term goal is to scale to 200 stores while making the category accessible to modern Indian buyers.
From an execution standpoint, the company is focusing on building depth in high-potential markets rather than just expanding its footprint. Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds director retail expansion Karamjyot Singh Chawla said, “Every new store is a step towards creating a truly national footprint with consistent, premium experiences,” highlighting the role of supply chain and operational discipline in supporting growth.
On the product side, the brand is strengthening its merchandising capabilities to keep pace with rising demand. Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds co-founder and director of inventory and merchandise Nirav Bhatt said the focus is on building an agile supply system that keeps designs relevant and responsive to consumer trends.
Meanwhile, scaling operations sustainably remains a priority. Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds co-founder and director production and finance Kalpan Dalal said the company is investing in efficient production and financial discipline to support long-term expansion.
The retail rollout is backed by an omni-channel strategy, franchise partnerships and continued investment in design innovation and consumer education. Each store is designed to deliver a consistent, premium experience aligned with the brand’s positioning around transparency and modern luxury.
With a roadmap to reach 200 stores by 2027, Limelight is betting big on both scale and sentiment, aiming to carve out a larger share of India’s evolving fine jewellery market.
