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Archies and Sudathi tie the knot on a Valentine’s Day love campaign
MUMBAI: When Valentine’s Day meets memory lane, love gets a longer shelf life. Archies has partnered with Sudathi to roll out TereSangForever, a Valentine’s Day cross-collaboration that swaps fleeting romance for relationships built to last.
Anchored in nostalgia and emotional storytelling, the campaign brings together Archies’ legacy of heartfelt gifting and Sudathi’s accessible ethnic fashion to celebrate enduring companionship. Through co-created digital content, curated gifting moments and interactive giveaways, the saree is reimagined as a modern symbol of commitment, paired with Archies’ timeless expressions of affection.
As part of the collaboration, Sudathi is spotlighting a curated range spanning Banarasi, Kanchipuram and Paithani silks, alongside cotton, chiffon and georgette sarees designed for festive moments and everyday elegance. Archies, meanwhile, is showcasing its signature gifting portfolio, reinforcing the role of thoughtful gestures in sustaining modern relationships. The campaign also features a co-branded Valentine’s Day giveaway, pairing a Sudathi saree with an Archies gift, supported by exclusive discount codes from both brands to drive engagement.
Executives at Archies said the idea was to move beyond one-day celebrations and refocus attention on bonds that grow stronger over time. Sudathi echoed the sentiment, positioning the saree as a timeless expression of grace and emotional connection, reintroduced with contemporary relevance.
With Teresangforever, the two brands are attempting to recast Valentine’s Day not as a fleeting commercial moment, but as a celebration of love that matures, deepens and, much like a well-chosen gift or saree, never goes out of style.
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Samsung India elevates Aditya Babbar to lead mobile business
Exec takes charge of MX sales and marketing after Raju Pullan’s exit
NEW DELHI: Samsung India has elevated Aditya Babbar to lead its mobile phone business, following the exit of Raju Antony Pullan.
Babbar, who previously served as vice president within the mobile division, has been appointed head of sales and marketing for the MX (mobile experience) business, effective May 1. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s sales and marketing operations for smartphones and related categories in India, reporting to the executive vice president of the MX business.
A long-time Samsung executive, Babbar brings over a decade of experience within the organisation, having held multiple leadership roles across product, marketing and category management. Most recently, he led product marketing and e-commerce for the mobile division, following earlier stints as head of product and marketing and senior director roles.
His career within Samsung Electronics and its India operations has also included responsibilities for flagship devices, tablets and wearables, giving him a broad view of the company’s premium and mass-market portfolio.
Babbar succeeds Pullan, who stepped down from the role, marking a leadership transition at a time when India remains a key battleground for global smartphone makers.
The appointment signals continuity within Samsung’s leadership bench, with an internal candidate stepping up to steer one of its most critical business units in a highly competitive market.
