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Mondelez celebrates 70 years in India with the launch of Cadbury Dairy Milk Spready
MUMBAI: To celebrate its 70th anniversary in India, Mondelez India recently launched the new Cadbury Dairy Milk Spready, announcing its foray into the fast-growing spreads category. Also launched was the ‘Cadbury Chocolate Cookbook’ penned by celebrated chocolatier Zeba Kohli.
Announcing the launch of Cadbury Dairy Milk Spready, Mondelez India director marketing (chocolates) Anil Viswanathan shared that the aim of the brand is to increase per capita chocolate consumption by Indians, which currently is 300 g per year, a starkly different number from 10 kgs in the USA.
He further commented, “Chocolate spreads is a strategically important adjacent category witnessing fast retail value growth over the past few years. With our tremendous equity in chocolate, we believe this is an opportune time for Mondelez India to foray into this category. This format enables us to enter into our consumers’ homes and their kitchens and be a part of their in-home consumption experiences. It is ideal for simple snacking occasions or can be used as an ingredient for baking by home chefs. We want to be the first taste of chocolate for consumers in every format. At a competitive price point, consumers can now enjoy the alluring taste of Cadbury Dairy Milk in a format that complements their meals, snacks and desserts.”
Speaking about the cookbook Viswanathan said, “We are also delighted to be partnering with Zeba Kohli to launch our very special Cadbury Chocolate Cookbook, which has 70 recipes where Cadbury Dairy Milk Spready and our other products can be used in innovative recipes.”
Anil Viswanathan also shared that the launch will be supported by a massive digital campaign, which will focus on the versatility of the spread as a common kitchen ingredient that can be used with any dish to make it tastier, more interesting, and #Cadburylicious to the kids and young adults. He also noted that Cadbury is also working towards making its products more relevant to people of all age brackets.
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
