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Aditya Roy Kapoor joins Himalaya Family as its official brand ambassador
Mumbai: Himalaya PartySmart, a natural and wellness lifestyle brand, aimed at preventing hangovers, is proud to announce its collaboration with renowned actor Aditya Roy Kapur as its official brand ambassador. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for Himalaya PartySmart, reinforcing its commitment to reach a wider set of consumers and promote wellness and responsible social choices.
At the heart of this collaboration is Himalaya PartySmart, a clinically-tested, herbal supplement designed to prevent hangovers. Its unique blend of natural ingredients which supports the liver and can be consumed before, after or during the session. As a single-dose capsule, PartySmart offers an easy way for adults to enjoy social drinking responsibly while supporting their well-being.
Aditya Roy Kapur, celebrated for his versatility and charm on screen, embodies the spirit of Himalaya PartySmart perfectly. His widespread appeal among audiences of all ages and demographics makes him a promoter of the brand’s message of enjoying celebrations while taking care of one’s health.
Speaking on this association, Himalaya Wellness marketing director – beauty & personal care Ragini Hariharan said, “We are thrilled to welcome Aditya Roy Kapur to the Himalaya PartySmart family. His widespread appeal and commitment to wellness perfectly align with our mission to promote responsible and enjoyable celebrations, especially as we establish ourselves as a more holistic lifestyle brand. With Aditya on board, we look forward to inspiring more people to prioritize their health while having a good time.”
Aditya Roy Kapur shared his excitement about the collaboration, remarking, “I am super excited to be associated with Himalaya PartySmart, a brand that aligns with my belief in balancing enjoyment with wellness. I’m a big believer in living a balanced life, and that includes enjoying my social events and concerts without compromising my well-being. We’re working on some exciting upcoming initiatives and I look forward to contributing to their mission of promoting responsible celebration habits.”
Fans can expect to see Aditya Roy Kapur featured in a series of upcoming marketing initiatives designed to inspire people to celebrate responsibly.
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Google says Gemini AI cuts irrelevant ads by 40 percent
AI driven search and ad tools boost relevance and results for brands.
MUMBAI: In the never ending hunt for the right ad at the right moment, artificial intelligence may finally be sharpening the aim. Google says the integration of its multimodal AI models, Gemini, has reduced irrelevant advertisements across its platforms by 40 percent, as improved query understanding allows ads to match user intent more closely.
Speaking at a roundtable on Thursday, Google vice president of Global Ads Dan Taylor said the company has been steadily deploying Gemini powered upgrades to interpret complex search queries more accurately. “We have been making Gemini based improvements to query understanding at a rate of almost one launch per month over the last two years. As the models improve and our ability to deploy them improves, ad quality continues to get better,” Taylor said.
The improvements come as Google leans deeper into AI driven advertising tools. According to the company, 2025 saw a threefold increase in Gemini generated creative assets produced by advertisers using its AI powered ad solutions.
The company also highlighted how these tools are influencing marketing performance for brands in India.
Insurance marketplace Policybazaar recorded a 28 percent rise in health insurance sales while reducing cost per sale by 23 percent after adopting AI Max, a tool that interprets natural language search queries to improve ad targeting.
Meanwhile, hospitality platform OYO reported 50 percent higher return on ad spend (ROAS) and a 25 percent reduction in cost per acquisition after combining its existing search campaigns with Google’s Performance Max (PMax) advertising campaigns.
Taylor noted that evolving consumer behaviour is also reshaping how brands approach digital advertising. According to Google’s data, 86 percent of shoppers in India using Google Search said they were open to trying new brands or products, suggesting that AI driven discovery tools could increasingly influence purchase decisions.
Beyond advertising, Google is also investing in what it calls agentic commerce, an emerging model where AI agents autonomously assist users in discovering, comparing and purchasing products online.
“Our goal with agentic commerce is twofold, first, to remove the grunt work of shopping so consumers can focus on the fun parts; and second, to work hand in hand with the industry to build the foundations needed to make agentic commerce seamless and secure across the web,” Taylor said.
The push into AI enhanced advertising and commerce comes as Google’s core ads business continues to grow. The company recently reported $82.28 billion in advertising revenue, marking a 13.5 percent year on year increase.
For advertisers navigating an increasingly crowded digital landscape, Google is betting that smarter algorithms and sharper intent signals will make ads feel less like interruptions and more like timely suggestions.
