Brands
Polycab partners with Ogilvy for new campaign
Mumbai: Polycab Wires and Cables has rolled out a new campaign- ‘Extra Safe Wires Means Extra Safe Dreams’. The campaign is conceptualised & created by Ogilvy India.
This recently formed partnership aims to make Polycab top of mind among consumers when it comes to their home electrical, or automation needs.
With this campaign, Polycab is nudging people to pay extra attention to the quality of the wires they use by showcasing powerful human stories. Stories that demonstrate how only extra safe wires are built take even the non-anticipated load and help keep our dreams safe.
It features a story about a father who without hesitation or worry adds to the load to build a stadium so that he can help fulfil his daughter’s dream of becoming a champion.
Speaking of this campaign, Polycab India president and chief marketing officer Nilesh Malani said, “Polycab India is a distinct market leader in the wires and cables segment and has received wide acclaim over the years. Wires are the backbone of the entire electrical system of any home; however, for consumers, it is a low involvement category. Our latest campaign by Ogilvy is a refreshing approach weaving an emotional charm which will have universal resonance and relevance. Polycab Green Wire comes with 5-in-1 greenshield technology that delivers fire safety, and energy efficiency, is long-lasting, eco-friendly, and offers shock protection. It is our endeavour that Polycab Green Wire carries forward our brand promise of being connected with our customers.”
Further Ogilvy India chief creative officer Sukesh Nayak added, “The thing with dreams is that there is no limit to them. With this human campaign, we are showcasing how extra safe green wires from Polycab effortlessly take all the load to connect and fulfil all our dreams. Keeping our homes safe and our dreams safer.”
Brands
Metro Brands appoints Harshvardhan Chauhan as CMO & SMP
Retail veteran to steer brand strategy and accelerate growth
MUMBAI: Metro Brands has appointed Harshvardhan Chauhan as its chief marketing officer and senior management personnel, effective 23 February 2026.
The move brings nearly two decades of marketing muscle into the company’s leadership ranks. With over 18 years of experience across retail, fashion, lifestyle, grocery, home and e-commerce, Chauhan arrives with a well-rounded understanding of how brands capture attention and convert it into loyalty.
His professional journey includes stints at Bharat YEF, Trident Group, RPSG, DLF Shopping Malls, ShopClues, Godrej Group, Reckitt Benckiser and Accenture, where he worked across brand building, strategic growth and business leadership.
Chauhan holds a master’s degree in business administration with a specialisation in strategy and business management from Symbiosis, Pune. He has also completed the accelerated general management programme at IIM Ahmedabad, combining academic rigour with hands-on commercial experience.
In his new full-time role, he will report to chief executive officer Nissan Joseph and work closely with the leadership team to shape the next phase of brand expansion.
For Metro Brands, the appointment signals a sharpened focus on storytelling, scale and staying one step ahead in a competitive retail landscape.
