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JSW Cement’s new Concreel HD TVC showcases resilience and durability
MUMBAI: JSW Cement, India’s leading manufacturer of Portland Slag Cement (PSC) has launched its new ‘Concreel HD’ product new television commercial (TVC). JSW Cement is a leading player in this category in South India and an emerging leader is Western markets. The company already holds a leadership position in the eastern markets. The company’s new heartwarming television commercial draws parallel between a home builder and a soldier’s life and his intent to build a durable, strong home for his family – to keep them safe for a lifetime while he is protecting the country. The theme strikes a chord with its audiences.
The new TVC is conceptualized by Ogilvy, Mumbai and been filmed against the backdrop of life in a remote army camp. The two soldiers are shown engaging in a conversation about home and family. The conversation between the soldiers evokes the sense of family as his strength, while drawing subtle references to the strong home that he built for them back in his hometown. The narrative establishes an emotional connect with JSW Cement as a brand that understands the needs of people while reiterating the core promise of longevity and durability that it’s PSC cement lends to a home.
Commenting on the new TVC, JSW Cement – CEO, Nilesh Narwekar said, “We envision JSW Cement as a product that is known for its inherent strength, superior quality and highest degree of durability. As a company, we are constantly gathering extensive understanding of the consumer needs and harnessing this to offer products which can fulfill not just the rational but also cater to emotional needs of the consumers. We are confident that this campaign will resonate with our company’s philosophy and further strengthen our market position across India.”
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Safex Group appoints Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer
Former Standard Chartered executive to steer finance
NEW DELHI: Safex Chemicals has appointed Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer, strengthening its leadership team as the company prepares for the next phase of expansion in specialty chemicals and global agrochemicals.
In her new role, Malhotra will lead the group’s financial strategy, capital architecture and governance framework as Safex scales operations across multiple verticals including branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing.
A chartered accountant and graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, Malhotra brings more than two decades of experience in business finance, strategic planning, corporate banking and client management.
Before joining Safex, she served as executive director, financial markets at Standard Chartered, where she led teams across India and Sri Lanka and worked closely with large corporates, global subsidiaries and commercial banking clients. Her expertise includes capital structuring, treasury operations, risk management and financial markets led financing solutions.
Safex Group promoter director and joint managing director Piyush Jindal, said the appointment comes at a pivotal time for the company. “Safex stands at an inflection point as we build an integrated platform across branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing. Richa’s experience across global financial institutions will strengthen our financial discipline and help unlock value across the group,” he said.
Malhotra said she was looking forward to contributing to the company’s next chapter of growth. “Safex has built a strong reputation over 35 years with its focus on integrity, innovation and agricultural insight. I am excited to be part of the organisation as it expands its footprint in India and global markets,” she said.
The appointment comes as Safex continues to strengthen its financial foundations and scale operations internationally, positioning itself for future growth milestones.
