Brands
Blunt and loud: Go5 launches edgy new audio brand for India’s Gen Z
MUMBAI: Go5 Incorporation, the force behind TecSox and Deal99.in, has just dropped its boldest bet yet — Blunt, a new audio brand that’s unapologetically built for India’s Gen Z. Ditching dull tech and overpriced polish, Blunt speaks to creators, hustlers, gamers, and style-conscious college-goers looking for gear with guts.
Launched with wireless neckbands, TWS earbuds, wired earphones, and Bluetooth speakers, Blunt blends punchy sound with underground design — think matte blacks, LED trims, industrial accents and attitude-heavy branding. Built-in quick charge, long battery life, and deep bass come as standard.
Go5 Incorporation founder & promoter, Puneet Gulati said, “We saw a cultural gap where most affordable audio products were either plain functional or overpriced lifestyle gear. Blunt was born to challenge that. It’s gritty, raw, and real just like its audience.”
The brand leans heavily into subcultures – from streetwear and indie music to gaming and hip-hop — making it as much a cultural statement as a tech offering. It’s tech that flexes.
Backed by Go5’s success with TecSox — which sells over a million units with a sub-2 per cent return rate — Blunt enters the market with scale and street cred.
In short, Blunt isn’t just about what you hear. It’s about how loud you live.
Brands
Hard Rock kitchen appliances to enter India through EBG Group
Coffee machines and gadgets set to tap Rs 29,000 crore market
MUMBAI: EBG Group has partnered with Hard Rock International to bring a new range of Hard Rock branded coffee machines and small kitchen appliances to Indian consumers, marking the global brand’s entry into the country’s premium home appliance segment.
The partnership will see EBG Group design, develop, manufacture and distribute the appliances under a licensing agreement. The collaboration is backed by a planned investment of Rs 100 crore and is targeting revenue of Rs 500 crore over the next five years.
The companies are looking to tap into India’s fast growing premium home appliance market, estimated at around Rs 29,000 crore and expanding at an annual growth rate of about nine per cent. Their aim is to capture roughly five per cent market share in the coming years.
Globally, Hard Rock has built a strong presence across hospitality, entertainment, retail and lifestyle merchandise. The new venture extends the brand’s music inspired identity into everyday household products, bringing its distinctive design language to modern kitchens.
EBG Group founder and chief executive officer Irfan Khan said the collaboration blends brand appeal with product performance. “Hard Rock represents energy, authenticity and a globally aspirational lifestyle. Through this partnership we aim to introduce a differentiated portfolio of premium coffee machines and kitchen appliances that combine design, reliability and strong brand experience,” he said.
The upcoming product range will pair Hard Rock’s bold aesthetics with high performance technology and premium materials. The first phase of the launch will focus on key metropolitan markets, followed by expansion into other major cities.
Products will be available through leading retail chains, major e commerce platforms and select premium distribution channels, targeting urban consumers looking for appliances that deliver both performance and lifestyle appeal.
