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Retail Jewellers ad volumes grew by 52 per cent in Jan-Aug
Mumbai: TV advertising volumes for retail outlets – jewellers grew by 52 per cent in January-August 2021 over the same period in the previous year, according to data shared by TAM Media Research. More than 150 advertisers and 170 brands were visible on TV.
The news genre with 63 per cent share of ad volumes was the most preferred genre by jewellers followed by GEC (16 per cent). The primetime, afternoon and morning time bands combined accounted for more than 70 per cent of category ad volumes.
The top ten advertisers included Lalithaa Jewellery Mart, Kalyan Jewellers, Malabar Group of Companies, Thangamayil Jewellery, The Chennai Silks Group, G R Thanga Maligai Jewellery, SDJ Gold Company, Akshaya Gold Company, K D & Sons and Bhima Group. Altogether, they contributed to 75 per cent share of category ad volumes on TV. There were more than 80 new brands that advertised during this period over last year.
The news bulletin programme genre was most preferred by jewellers to showcase their ads. Film songs and feature films were also popular programme genres with 11 per cent and 10 per cent share of category ad volumes, respectively. 20-40 seconder ads and <20-seconder ads were the most preferred lengths with 58 per cent and 30 per cent share of the category ad volumes, respectively.
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.
