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Vini Product – sole common advertiser in ICC World Cup ’19 and ’23: TAM Sports
Mumbai: TAM Sports has released an advertising report based on the first 31 matches of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup’23 and for all the channels on which matches are telecasted.
ICC World Cup’23 witnessed indexed growth of 22 per cent from the first 31 matches in terms of average ad volumes per match compared to ICC World Cup’19.
Count of categories, advertisers & brands grew by 31 per cent, one per cent and 26 per cent respectively in ICC World Cup’23 compared to ICC World Cup’19 during the first 31 matches from both World Cups.
In ICC World Cup’23, perfumes/deodorant was the leading category with eight per cent share of ad volumes. Perfumes/deodorant & ecom-wallets were the only common categories between ICC World Cup’23 and ICC World Cup’19 in the first 31 matches. Also, the top five categories together covered 32 per cent share of ad volumes during the first 31 matches of ICC World Cup’23. Among the top five advertisers, Vini Product was the only common advertiser between ICC World Cup’23 and ICC World Cup’19. The top five advertisers collectively added 31 per cent share of ad volumes during ICC World Cup’23.
Over 50 new categories and over 175 new brands advertised in 31 matches of ICC World Cup’23 compared to the same number of matches in ICC World Cup’19. Among the 175 plus new brands, ‘Bharat Petroleum MAK’ was the leading brand followed by ‘Vi Cellular Phone Service’.
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.
