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Ashwani Gandhi appointed CEO of Niraamaya Life
Mumbai: Niraamaya Life has appointed Ashwani Gandhi as the new chief executive officer. With over 18 years of experience, he brings a strong background in the digital space, having worked with globally renowned brands such as Pfizer, Paras Pharma (Reckitt Benckiser), Himalaya as well as global start-up Believe Pte. He is also an alumnus of IIM Lucknow & holds multiple management degrees from prestigious institutes.
Ashwani Gandhi will lead the three business verticals – retreats, D2C, and products verticals, aiming at transforming Niraamaya Life into a digitally native wellness platform. He plans to enhance retreats with personalized wellness programs, expand D2C reach through innovative e-commerce strategies, and introduce new wellness products driven by product innovation. Central to this initiative is the ‘Niraamaya Life’ Wellness app, offering services like yoga, ayurveda, sleep management, and mindfulness to promote overall health and tranquillity.
“I’m thrilled to join the Niraamaya family, a well-established and strong brand with a prominent position in the global market in the wellness segment. Our move into the direct-to-consumer space is a natural progression, and I am eager to lead this transformative journey. By expanding our offerings and innovating across all verticals, including the introduction of the ‘Niraamaya Life’ D2C App, we are looking to further enhance and elevate the wellness experience for our patrons worldwide, creating an ecosystem that nurtures health and well-being,” said Gandhi.
Niraamaya Life will be unveiling its own line of consumer products, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to luxury wellness. Niraamaya Life aims to emerge as the preferred choice for wellness enthusiasts globally, presenting an array of offerings to foster holistic well-being.
Brands
DeVANS sparks buzz with self-chilling beer can April Fools campaign
Godfather stunt racks up 7 million impressions, blending humour with hype
NEW DELHI: DeVANS Modern Breweries has stirred up the marketing pot with a playful yet high-impact campaign teasing a futuristic “self-chilling beer can” under its flagship Godfather label.
What began as a seemingly bold product innovation quickly turned into one of the most talked-about brand moments online, before being revealed as an April Fools’ Day prank. The reveal, however, did little to cool the buzz.
The campaign clocked over 7 million organic impressions across platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and X, with users debating whether the concept was a genuine breakthrough or clever marketing theatre. Thousands of shares and comments turned the idea into a full-blown conversation, drawing in both consumers and industry insiders.
The hook was simple but effective. A self-chilling can positioned as an on-the-go convenience product tapped into the imagination of younger, urban audiences. Add the timing around April Fools’ Day, and the campaign struck the perfect balance between curiosity and scepticism, keeping audiences guessing.
Marketing experts have pointed to the campaign as a case study in leveraging cultural moments. By leaving just enough ambiguity, the brand invited audiences to participate rather than simply observe, turning passive viewers into active contributors to the narrative.
“Godfather has always been an iconic brand, but iconicity must evolve to stay meaningful,” said DeVANS Modern Breweries chairman and managing director Prem Dewan. “The ‘Self-Chilling Can’ was our way of showing up in a cultural moment with confidence and a sense of humour.”
Beyond the numbers, the campaign signals a broader repositioning for Godfather. Long seen as a legacy beer brand, it is now leaning into youth culture, digital-first storytelling and topical engagement to stay relevant in a crowded alcobev market.
In a space where attention is fleeting, DeVANS has shown that sometimes the coolest idea is the one that keeps people guessing.
