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iPhone 16e arrives in India with A18 chip & big offers
The iPhone 16e has arrived, and Ingram Micro is making sure it’s more accessible than ever. With breakthrough battery life, the blazing-fast A18 chip, and a powerful 48MP 2-in-1 camera system, Apple’s latest innovation is now available at 7,200 plus retail locations across India backed by exciting bank offers, exchange deals, and easy loan options.
For those looking to snap up the iPhone 16e at a steal, Ingram Micro is rolling out a Rs 4,000 cashback offer on ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and SBI credit cards (EMI and non-EMI), as well as ICICI debit card EMI transactions. Additionally, the iPhone for Life plan allows ICICI Bank credit card holders to pay 75 per cent of the device cost over 24 months, with the remaining 25 per cent payable at the end of the term.
Customers opting for loan financing can choose from Bajaj Finance Ltd, HDFC Bank, HDB Financial, ICICI Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank, and TVS Credit, offering flexible EMI plans such as 13 per cent-0-21 (24/3) and 0-0-18 (18/0), along with short-term loan options. Exchange deals sweeten the deal further, with a bonus of up to Rs 6,000 available on transactions made through bank cards, loans, or the iPhone for Life programme.
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McDonald’s India NE names Sara Arjun brand ambassador
Actor returns for nostalgic Buddy Meal campaign at Rs 119 for two.
MUMBAI: Sara Arjun just came home to McDonald’s because some love stories start with a childhood ad and end with sharing fries as grown-ups. McDonald’s India – North and East has appointed actor Sara Arjun as its brand ambassador, bringing her back to the brand that first captured her on screen as a child. The collaboration launches with a playful TVC introducing the Buddy Meal, a value offering priced at Rs 119 for two burgers (McAloo Tikki or Veg Surprise), two Cokes and one medium fries.
The film recreates the classic “girlfriend-boyfriend” banter from her original McDonald’s ad, with Sara joking about today’s “demanding” relationships before her buddy admits he just wants a simple McAloo Tikki. The voiceover lands the punch: “Shukar hai McDonald’s Buddy Meal for 2 hai… starts at just Rs 119,” closing on the tagline “Khao Meal, Baat Karo”, a celebration of uncomplicated joy and shared moments.
MMG Group and CPRL vice chairman Anant Agarwal said, “Sara’s return to McDonald’s is a wonderful reminder of the deep emotional connections many customers have grown up with. With the Buddy Meal, we are celebrating friendship, nostalgia and the simple joy of sharing a McDonald’s meal together at great value.”
Sara Arjun added, “McDonald’s has been a special part of my journey since childhood. Returning to the brand for this campaign feels incredibly nostalgic. The Buddy Meal captures the simple joy of sharing food and laughter with friends.”
Available for a limited period across McDonald’s restaurants in North and East India via dine-in, takeaway, drive-thru, the McDonald’s App and leading delivery platforms, the Buddy Meal taps into the brand’s legacy of creating relatable, feel-good moments.
In a fast-food world chasing trends, McDonald’s brings back a familiar face and a simple truth: sometimes the best dates don’t need grand gestures just good burgers, cold drinks and great company at a price that leaves everyone smiling.
