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TV ad volumes in January ’22 up 32% compared to January ’20: Report
Mumbai: TV ad volumes in January this year were 32 per cent higher than January 2020, however, it was marginally lower than January 2021 levels. The number of advertisers in January 2022 stood at 2,670 which was lower than 3,020 advertisers who had appeared in January 2020, according to TAM adex data. Similarly, there were fewer brands and categories visible on TV, the data revealed.
According to the report, there were over 170 growing categories present in January 2022 compared to January 2021 out of which the fastest was the tea category which saw a growth of 61 per cent followed by e-commerce – education at 57 per cent. E-commerce – media/entertainment/social media, chocolates, wafer chips, cement, coaching centre, cars, e-commerce – gaming, e-commerce – wallets were among the top ten fastest-growing categories.
The top advertisers on TV were Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), Reckitt Benckiser, Brooke Bond Lipton India, Ponds India, Cadburys India, ITC, Godrej Consumer Products, Procter and Gamble, Amazon Online India, and Colgate Palmolive India. The top ten advertisers comprised 38 per cent of total TV ad volumes in January and Amazon Online India was a new entrant in the rankings.
Seven of the top 10 brands belonged to HUL (two brands) and Reckitt Benckiser (five brands) along with Tata Play, Ultratech Cement, and Asian Paints Apex Ultima Protek.
There were more than 1.5K exclusive advertisers and more than 30 exclusive categories in January 2022 i.e., advertisers and categories that were present in January 2022 but not in January 2021.
Kia Motors was the top exclusive advertiser followed by Dell Computer. Commercial vehicles topped among the exclusive categories followed by baby food.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
