Brands
Thermocool brings cool factor to Vande Bharat and Anand Vihar
Home appliance giant makes a splash with train and station branding campaign
NEW DELHI: Thermocool Home Appliances Ltd is turning heads and catching eyes with a unique branding push on the Vande Bharat Express running between New Delhi and Katra, alongside a striking presence at Anand Vihar Railway Station.
By pairing its name with India’s fastest and most stylish train, Thermocool is sending a clear message: innovation, comfort, and reliability are at the heart of its brand. The Vande Bharat Express, celebrated for its speed and sleek design, mirrors the qualities Thermocool promises in every home appliance. Meanwhile, the eye-catching displays at Anand Vihar station connect with thousands of daily commuters and tourists, making the brand impossible to miss.
Thermocool director of operations Tushar Gupta said, “Innovation, comfort, and customer focus have always driven Thermocool. Our collaboration with Vande Bharat Express and Anand Vihar gives us a fantastic stage to share this message with millions of Indians.”
Founded by Rajeev Kumar Gupta, Thermocool champions quality and trust, with Hindi cinema star Saif Ali Khan adding charisma as the brand ambassador. His pan-India appeal perfectly captures Thermocool’s vision of modern, aspirational living.
Thermocool director of sales & marketing Tanuj Gupta added, “Teaming up with one of India’s most iconic train services lets us showcase Thermocool to a wide audience. With Saif Ali Khan on board, we are confident this campaign will strengthen our presence in both urban and rural markets, reminding everyone that Thermocool means quality, innovation, and reliability.”
The campaign blends high-profile branding, influencer engagement, and experiential marketing, ensuring travellers notice and remember the Thermocool experience. From speeding trains to busy railway platforms, the brand is reaching consumers where they move, proving that keeping cool is always in style.
Brands
Big Bowl appoints Lyxel & Flamingo as social and media partner
QSR brand eyes next growth phase after crossing Rs 100 crore ARR milestone
MUMBAI: Big Bowl, one of India’s largest bowl-format quick service restaurant brands from Lenexis Foodworks, has appointed Lyxel & Flamingo (L&F) as its social and media partner as it prepares for its next phase of growth.
The partnership comes after the brand crossed the Rs 100 crore annual recurring revenue milestone in 2025 and aims to help accelerate its journey towards Rs 150 crore ARR in its fifth year since launch.
Big Bowl currently operates more than 250 kitchens across 50 cities and has emerged as a major player in India’s organised bowl-format food segment. Built around hearty portions and delivery-first convenience, the brand offers a wide mix of Indian, Chinese and fusion bowls designed for quick, affordable and portable consumption.
As urban consumers increasingly gravitate towards easy-to-carry and value-driven meal formats, the company sees the bowl category as a scalable format aligned with modern eating habits.
With the appointment of Lyxel & Flamingo, Big Bowl plans to consolidate its social media and digital media operations under a single partner. The move is intended to sharpen its digital reach, strengthen youth-focused storytelling and improve performance marketing outcomes.
Lyxel & Flamingo, one of India’s largest independent digital-first agencies, manages more than 350 brands and oversees advertising spends exceeding $100 million across its network.
Under the mandate, the agency will handle Big Bowl’s social media strategy, content development, digital performance marketing, media planning and buying, as well as campaign amplification across platforms.
Commenting on the partnership, Lenexis Foodworks founder and director Aayush Madhusudan Agrawal said, “Big Bowl has scaled rapidly to cross Rs 100 crore ARR and established itself as one of the largest bowl-format brands in the country. As a delivery-first, digitally native brand, our next phase of growth will be driven by sharper performance systems and stronger brand storytelling. Consolidating social and media with Lyxel & Flamingo allows us to integrate data, creativity and media precision as we scale towards our next revenue milestone.”
Lenexis Foodworks marketing head Vikas Iyer, added that the delivery-led category requires content, media and performance marketing to work closely together.
“With Lyxel & Flamingo, we aim to build a sharper social voice, stronger acquisition systems and measurable impact, ensuring the brand scales not just in presence but also in precision,” he said.
Lyxel & Flamingo chief executive officer Dev Batra, said the agency will combine data-driven marketing with creative storytelling to support Big Bowl’s growth. “Big Bowl brings the flavour, and L&F brings the fire. Our strategy combines data-led performance with engaging storytelling to help build a strong digital brand presence while delivering measurable business results,” he said.
With this partnership, Big Bowl is looking to strengthen its position as a digitally driven QSR brand, blending brand-building with performance marketing as it scales within India’s rapidly growing organised food delivery market.
