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Care packages from maa, signed by Himalaya
MUMBAI: From soft lullabies to messy mealtimes, every mum knows: parenting is part instinct, part endurance and a whole lot of heart. Now, Himalaya Babycare, India’s No.1 doctor-prescribed baby care brand, is honouring this quiet strength with its new digital campaign, ‘Maa Ka Bharosa’.
Rolling out across social media, the campaign comprises six digital video commercials (DVCs), each spotlighting a hero product from Gentle Baby Lotion to Baby Crème. But these aren’t your run-of-the-mill ads. Instead, they’re warm, slice-of-life vignettes that mirror what millions of mums do every day: massage, wash, soothe, repeat with unconditional trust.
“These moments may seem ordinary, but they’re sacred,” says Himalaya Wellness Company director of Babycare Chakravarthi N V. “Through this campaign, we’re not just showcasing our products, we’re paying tribute to mothers who choose love and care in every routine.”
And what are they choosing? Products packed with up to 99 per cent natural origin ingredients, pH 5.5 balance, and key Ayurvedic elements like olive oil, almond oil, and licorice. Each formulation is clinically tested, tear-free, and rooted in Kaumarabhritya the ancient Ayurvedic science of infant wellness.
Importantly, Himalaya Babycare isn’t just mum-approved; it’s also pediatrician-endorsed, with products trusted by healthcare professionals for newborn use from day one.
Whether it’s bath time or bedtime, the campaign reminds us that parenting isn’t powered by perfection, but by small, consistent rituals and the brands mums trust to carry them through.
Because in the end, the best baby care isn’t just gentle on skin. It’s also gentle on a mother’s heart.
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Aman Gupta’s OFF/BEAT secures Rs 100 crore seed funding round
Bessemer backs new venture betting on AI and India’s digital shift
MUMBAI: Aman Gupta has raised Rs 100 crore in seed funding for his new venture OFF/BEAT, with Bessemer Venture Partners leading the round as it bets on a new wave of AI-led, consumer-first businesses in India.
The funding marks an early but significant push for OFF/BEAT, which is positioned to tap into a rapidly evolving market shaped by a digitally native generation and advances in artificial intelligence. The venture aims to build at the intersection of culture and technology, where brand identity and innovation increasingly go hand in hand.
Gupta, best known for co-founding boAt and scaling it into a Rs 3,000 crore-plus business, is now looking to apply those learnings to a new playbook. His focus this time is not just on building a consumer brand, but on leveraging AI and global networks to accelerate growth.
OFF/BEAT founder Aman Gupta said, “Having built from scratch before, I know what capital can do and what it cannot. This time, I was looking for partners with a global perspective who can help me leverage technology and AI, because that is where the future lies. Bessemer’s track record with companies like Anthropic, Shopify, Canva and LinkedIn says it all.”
The choice of investor reflects that ambition. Bessemer Venture Partners has backed global technology players such as Anthropic, Shopify, Canva and LinkedIn, bringing not just capital but strategic support and global reach.
Bessemer Venture Partners partner Anant Vidur Puri said, “We back founders who see around corners. Aman saw how a new India would come to think about aspiration, identity and quality, and built boAt as proof. He is now applying that same instinct to a market being reshaped by AI and by a generation with entirely new expectations.”
The investment comes at a time when India’s startup ecosystem is being reshaped by both consumer behaviour and technological disruption. Founders are increasingly expected to understand not just products, but the cultural shifts that drive adoption.
For OFF/BEAT, the journey is just beginning, but the signal is clear. In a market where attention is fleeting and expectations are rising, building something truly distinctive may be the only way to stay on beat.
