Brands
Asian Footwears and MS Dhoni join hands for footwear revolution
Mumbai: Asian Footwears, Delhi based homegrown full-stack footwear brand, has signed the Indian cricketer MS Dhoni as its brand ambassador to elevate and strengthen its position in the footwear market. In addition to Dhoni, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag is also one of the ambassadors for the brand.
Commenting on the matter, Asian Footwears chairman & MD Rajinder Jindal said, “We wanted to associate with someone who has a natural fitment with our brand ethos and MS Dhoni seemed the perfect choice. Just like Dhoni, Asian Footwears stands for excellence, reliability, and a relentless pursuit of perfection. Both share a deep-rooted commitment to delivering exceptional performance and winning the hearts of their audience.”
He further added, “Dhoni is also known to be dependable, and for most Asian users, we are known to be solid & sturdy who provide excellent comfort, support and durability, under all circumstances.”
Dhoni said, “I am thrilled to announce my exciting collaboration with Asian Footwears, a brand that embodies the values of excellence and unwavering determination. Through this partnership, I am eager to explore the remarkable range of stylish shoes across various categories that Asian Footwears has to offer. This association allows me to align myself with a brand that resonates with the aspirations of the Indian masses. Together, we aim to inspire individuals to chase their dreams and take confident strides, while Asian Footwears ensures that they make the right choice of footwear, providing comfort and style every step of the way.”
Asian Footwears CEO Aayush Jindal said, “The name Mahendra Singh Dhoni creates magic in the hearts of people not only in India but globally. People take him as a mentor and a guide and more importantly a man with substance. He has an immense followership not only as an iconic cricketer but as a simple and down to earth human being. With this association, Asian Footwears aims to connect with its customers on a deeper level, leveraging Dhoni’s iconic status and inspiring persona to reinforce the brand’s values and elevate its presence in the market. We are extremely proud of having MSD in our team and look forward to play a long innings.”
Midas representative Vikas Hasija, who is managing the association, said, “We are excited about the collaboration between MS Dhoni and Asian Footwears. I have had the opportunity to closely interact with the young and agile team at Asian. Their passion, dedication, and commitment to crafting exceptional footwear are truly commendable. I firmly believe that the team at Asian Footwears possesses the intrinsic capability to create a lasting impact in the footwear industry, embodying the essence of MS Dhoni sir’s values and excellence.
The thirty-year-old brand, Asian, is one of the fastest growing and popular footwear brands in India, catering to all age groups and genders with a diverse portfolio. It has adapted to the need of the hour by fostering continuous innovation with a robust full-stack manufacturing process and stringent quality checks. The announcement follows a recent investment round of INR 225 crores from Motilal Oswal PE and is a key development towards achieving the company’s mission to provide high end Made in India products to the global markets.
The brand’s latest range of products like Ultracore, Twinspring & Metacushion series have received excellent feedback on their style, design, and performance. Asian Footwears has a pan India presence through more than 10,000 outlets and is available at all leading e-commerce platforms. It plans to aggressively expand its network of exclusive brand showrooms also. Currently Asian has 13 stores across Delhi-NCR, Haryana, UP and Gujarat.
Brands
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.
