Brands
Krvvy urges women to rethink lingerie for well-being
MUMBAI: This October, as pink ribbons bloom across India, Krvvy, the country’s first functional d2c lingerie brand, is putting the spotlight on something often ignored in breast health conversations: the bra.
According to a recent Krvvy survey of over 1,000 women, 93 per cent rate comfort as important, 99 per cent say fit is key, yet one in three still choose bras through trial and error, with less than half relying on self-measurement or digital sizing tools.
“Women are increasingly aware of how comfort, fit, and fabric influence confidence, but few realise these factors also impact overall breast well-being,” said Krvvy co-founder and CEO Yash Goyal.
Founded in 2024 by engineering graduates Yash Goyal and Anant Bhardwaj, Krvvy has quickly become one of India’s most talked-about lingerie startups, redefining inner-wear with comfort, inclusivity, and function at its heart.
“We want women to see lingerie not as a beauty accessory, but as something that supports how they feel and care for their bodies every day,” Goyal added.
Earlier this year, Krvvy raised Rs 6.1 crore in pre-seed funding from Titan Capital, All In Capital, and angel investors. The brand is using the funds for rresearch and development, digital sizing innovation, and retail expansion, making functional, well-fitted lingerie accessible nationwide.
Krvvy’s approach blends data, design, and empathy, reflecting a shift in India’s Rs 80,000 crore women’s innerwear market, where conversations are moving from appearance to wellness and self-expression.
In collaboration with the Indian Cancer Society, Bengaluru, Krvvy is promoting self-awareness, self-check, and self-care, reminding women that a simple, well-fitted bra is more than comfort, it’s a small, daily act of care.
“We are not medical experts,” Goyal added, “but small changes in what women wear closest to their skin can inspire a mindful relationship with their bodies. Comfort is the first form of care.”
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month continues, Krvvy’s message is clear: everyday comfort isn’t a luxury, it’s a foundation of well-being.
Brands
Rohini Laya Venkateswaran named executive director at Gillette India
P&G veteran with two decades of experience steps into leadership role
NEW DELHI: Rohini Laya Venkateswaran has been appointed executive director at Gillette India Pvt. Ltd., bringing with her more than two decades of experience across sales, strategy and brand leadership within the consumer goods sector. In her new role, she will help steer the company’s strategic direction and growth while strengthening its footprint in the grooming and personal care category.
Venkateswaran joins the board after a long career at Procter & Gamble, where she spent nearly 21 years shaping sales strategy, building brands and driving market expansion across India and international markets.
Most recently, she served as chief sales officer for India at P&G. Prior to that, she was vice president and country manager for east gulf markets, overseeing operations in Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar while also guiding sales strategy across the Gulf region, including the UAE.
Earlier in her career, she led sales strategy and planning for India while serving as marketing leader for brands such as Olay and Old Spice. During this stint, she focused on reshaping go-to-market channels and building awareness through digital, social and influencer-led campaigns to drive growth.
Her journey at P&G also included roles such as director sales strategy and planning leader India, associate director modern retail and ecommerce, regional manager for Delhi and Rajasthan, and several key account and trade marketing roles across the country. She also spent time in the United States working on the P&G Walmart international team, collaborating on global retail initiatives.
Venkateswaran holds an MBA in marketing from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from RV College of Engineering.
With her mix of sales acumen, brand-building experience and global exposure, Venkateswaran’s appointment signals a sharpened focus on growth and market leadership for Gillette India.
