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Nick, Bombay Dyeing snuggle up for bed linen launch
MUMBAI: Kiddies’ channel Nick is all set to brighten kids’ bedrooms with its foray into a range of products in the bed linen category.
The channel has tied up with Bombay Dyeing to bring two of its most popular shows, SpongeBob SquarePants and Blue’s Clues on bed linen.
This special range will be available across Bombay Dyeing’s network of 450 exclusive outlets and 16,000 multi-brand outlets. The colourful designs capture SpongeBob and the puppy Blue in various expressions amidst colourful images of bubbles, butterflies, trees, etc. Each of the two characters is available in two designs and three colours. Every set contains one bed sheet and two pillowcases in 100 per cent cotton priced at Rs 699 onwards.
“Bombay Dyeing with its rich heritage and strong network is a giant in the field of premium range of home collection products. The quality products coupled with the lively images of Nick’s endearing characters is sure to create a lot of buzz among kids,” said MTV Networks senior vice president network development, South Asia (licensing and merchandising) Sanjeev Hiremath.
“Bombay Dyeing is delighted to launch its new range of bed sheets with Nick. The initial response of all the products placed in the market has been overwhelming and we are looking forward to some exciting times with this association,” said Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Co. Ltd head domestic business Aloke Banerjee.
Nick India director-business and operations Pradeep Hejmadi, on the other hand said, “Over the years, many of our characters have developed a strong bond with kids and our intent is to bring them even closer to Indian kids. We are extremely pleased to partner with Bombay Dyeing on our debut into the consumer products category. Kids today have much more say about their environment and naturally want it to be more colourful and energetic.
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Hiili names Sanjay Hemady as country manager India
Media veteran to drive digital decarbonisation push
MUMBAI: Climate tech firm Hiili has announced its entry into India, appointing industry veteran Sanjay Hemady as India country manager to steer its growth in one of the world’s fastest-expanding digital markets.
Hemady, a familiar name across India’s media and consulting circles, will lead Hiili’s India operations from Mumbai. His mandate is clear: help Indian companies measure, manage and reduce the carbon emissions generated by their digital services.
Hiili offers a scientifically validated platform, certified by the UC3M-Santander Big Data Institute, that enables businesses to improve the efficiency of their digital infrastructure while cutting emissions. As organisations race to meet ESG targets, the company positions itself as a practical bridge between climate pledges and measurable action.
“I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as country manager, India at Hiili,” Hemady said in a LinkedIn post, adding that the company aims to move beyond broad sustainability promises towards precise, science-based decarbonisation.
Hemady brings more than three decades of experience spanning print, television, radio and digital media. He has previously served as chief executive officer at HIT 95 FM, assistant general manager at CNBC TV18, and held leadership roles at MTV India and The Indian Express, among others. Most recently, he worked as an independent business consultant advising firms across media and technology.
With India’s digital economy expanding at pace, the environmental cost of data, streaming and online services is climbing quietly in the background. Hiili’s bet is that carbon efficiency will soon sit alongside cost efficiency in boardroom conversations.
For Hemady, the move marks a shift from selling airtime and ad inventory to championing climate accountability. If successful, Hiili’s India play could make digital growth not just faster, but cleaner too.
