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myTrident Partners with Bigg Boss Season 18 for home textile collaboration
Mumbai: myTrident, the home décor and luxury textiles, makes history by partnering with one of India’s most iconic reality shows, Bigg Boss Season 18, as the official home décor partner. In a groundbreaking collaboration, myTrident’s exclusive range of luxury bedding, and home textiles will elevate the entire décor of the Bigg Boss house, adding an unmatched level of sophistication and style.
For the first time, Bigg Boss has collaborated with a home textile brand, allowing myTrident to take centre stage in transforming the interiors of the house. The brand’s signature offerings—ranging from plush bedding to luxurious terry towels—will not only be displayed prominently but will also be integrated into the daily lives of the contestants. With a dedicated premium queen-sized bed and other key installations, myTrident’s influence will be felt in every corner, giving viewers a taste of the ultimate in-home décor luxury.
Setting a New Standard in Reality TV Décor
This association marks a pivotal moment for myTrident, as it steps into the spotlight during India’s most-watched reality show. By aligning with Bigg Boss, a powerhouse in pop culture and entertainment, myTrident positions itself to captivate millions of households, making an impression just in time for the festive season.
“We are beyond excited to partner with Bigg Boss for the first time,” said Neha Gupta Bector, Chairperson of myTrident. “As a brand rooted in luxury and comfort, this collaboration allows us to highlight how our premium home décor collection can elevate any space. The Bigg Boss house serves as the perfect canvas to highlight the elegance and sophistication our products bring, inspiring viewers across India.”
An Immersive Experience Beyond the Screen
myTrident’s presence in Bigg Boss goes beyond aesthetics. Contestants will experience the brand’s luxurious terry towels and bedding every day, while audiences at home witness how these products can transform the look and feel of a space. This immersive product integration will be further amplified through strategic TV commercials and digital activations, making the brand’s ethos of comfort and sophistication a consistent part of the viewing experience.
Pavitra KR, Revenue Head, Colors (Viacom18), shared, “Bigg Boss is at the heart of India’s entertainment ecosystem, setting trends and creating cultural moments. Its expansive reach and presence across television, digital, and social platforms ensures that our partner brands achieve exceptional visibility and interaction with diverse consumer groups. Through our innovative brand placements, we naturally integrate partners into the narrative of the show, significantly boosting brand prominence. We’re excited to welcome myTrident as our first home décor partner, marking a significant milestone as they bring their luxury textile range to the Bigg Boss house, transforming its interiors and enriching the contestants’ living spaces.”
As the season unfolds, myTrident’s products will serve as a visual focal point in the Bigg Boss house, enhancing not only the living environment for the contestants but also creating aspirational décor ideas for millions of viewers.
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YES Bank hands the keys to SBI veteran Vinay Tonse as it bets on a new era
Former SBI managing director appointed as YES Bank’s new MD and CEO
MUMBAI: YES Bank is done rebuilding. Now it wants to grow. The private sector lender has appointed Vinay Muralidhar Tonse as managing director and chief executive officer-designate, with RBI approval secured and a start date of April 6, 2026 confirmed. The three-year term signals the bank’s intent to shift gears from crisis recovery to full-throttle expansion.
Tonse, 60, is no stranger to scale. Most recently managing director at State Bank of India, he oversaw a retail book of roughly $800bn in deposits and advances, one of the largest in the country. Before that, he ran SBI Mutual Fund from August 2020 to December 2022, a stint that saw assets under management surge from Rs 4.32 lakh crore to Rs 7.32 lakh crore across market cycles. Add stints in Singapore and four years leading SBI’s overseas operations in Osaka, and the incoming chief arrives with a genuinely global CV.
His academic grounding is equally solid: a commerce degree from St Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bengaluru, and a master’s in commerce from Bangalore University.
The appointment follows an extensive search and evaluation process by the bank’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee. NRC chairperson Nandita Gurjar said the committee unanimously backed Tonse, citing his leadership track record, governance credentials and ability to drive the bank’s next phase of transformation.
Non-executive chairman Rama Subramaniam Gandhi was unequivocal. “I am certain that Vinay Tonse, with his vast experience as a senior banker, will propel YES Bank to its next phase of growth,” Gandhi said, adding that the bank remains focused on strengthening its retail and corporate banking franchises and expanding its branch network.
Rajeev Kannan, non-executive director and senior executive at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, the bank’s largest shareholder, said Tonse’s experience across retail, corporate banking, global markets and asset management positioned him well to lead the lender. SMBC said it looks forward to working with Tonse and the board as YES Bank pursues its ambition of becoming a top-tier private sector lender anchored in strong governance and sustainable growth.
Tonse succeeds Prashant Kumar, who took the helm in March 2020 when YES Bank was in freefall following a severe financial crisis, and spent six years painstakingly stabilising the institution, rebuilding governance and restoring operational scale. Gandhi was generous: “The bank remains indebted to Prashant Kumar, who is responsible for much of what a strong financial powerhouse YES Bank is today.”
Tonse, for his part, struck a purposeful note. “Together with the board and my colleagues, I remain deeply committed to creating long-term value for all our stakeholders,” he said, pledging to build on Kumar’s foundation guided by his personal motto: Make A Difference.
Beyond the balance sheet, Tonse played cricket at college and club level and represented Karnataka in archery at the national championships — sports he credits with teaching him teamwork, situational leadership, discipline and focus. In quieter moments, he reaches for retro Kannada music, classic Hindi songs, and the crooning of Engelbert Humperdinck, Mukesh and Kishore Kumar.
YES Bank has its steady-handed rebuilder in Kumar to thank for survival. Now it has a scale-obsessed growth banker at the wheel. The next chapter starts April 6.
