Ad Campaigns
Asian Paints celebrates the spirit of independence in every hue with ‘The Colours of India’ campaign
MUMBAI: Every shade tells a story. This Independence Day, Asian Paints brings the spirit of the nation into living spaces with The Colours of India – a curated palette of authentic tricolour hues that go beyond symbolism. From vibrant saffrons to crisp whites and lush greens, these colours reflect the beauty and identity of the nation within our homes. The vision came alive through a striking, disruptive print campaign in India’s leading newspapers, turning the simple act of flipping a page into a moment of patriotism. The visual tribute celebrates unity and identity through colour – a reminder that patriotism isn’t just felt on one day, but can be seen, touched and cherished every day.
Each colour featured in The Colours of India is an actual shade from Asian Paints’ extensive colour library, complete with its shade code. As readers turn the page, they discover not only a heartfelt tribute to the tricolour, but also the sheer vastness of Asian Paints’ offering – a portfolio of over 5,000 unique shades that gives every Indian the complete freedom to bring their personal vision to life, without compromise. From bold, statement hues to subtle, timeless tones, every shade is backed by the trusted Asian Paints Ki Warranty – a legacy of protecting homes and memories for over eight decades.
For over eighty years, Asian Paints has been the foremost authority on paint and décor in India – a name synonymous with quality, innovation, and trust. One in every two Indian homes carries its mark, a testament to the brand’s deep connection with the country. More than just colour on walls, Asian Paints has been part of life stories – witnessing milestones, celebrations, and everyday moments. This lasting bond is at the heart of Asian Paints Ki Warranty -built on colour, care, and the commitment to protect Indian homes and the memories within them, across generations.
Commenting on the campaign, Asian Paints managing director & CEO Amit Syngle said,“Marking India’s 79th year of Independence, Asian Paints celebrates the spirit of the nation with a campaign that goes beyond walls. At Asian Paints, colours are more than aesthetic choices — they are expressions of ones shared spirit and individuality. For over eight decades, we’ve been custodians of this vibrant canvas, enabling every Indian to make their spaces a true reflection of themselves. This campaign is a reminder that love for our country and personal expression aren’t limited to one day — they can be lived and cherished every day in the spaces we call our own.”
NATIONAL: Amazon Ads has laid out a sharply tech-led vision for the advertising industry in 2026, arguing that artificial intelligence, streaming TV and creator partnerships will combine to turn brand building into a more precise, performance-driven business.
At the heart of the shift, the company says, is the fusion of AI with Amazon’s vast trove of shopping, browsing and streaming signals, allowing advertisers to move beyond blunt reach metrics to campaigns designed around real customer behaviour.
“The future of advertising is not about reaching more people, but the right people with messages that resonate,” said Amazon Ads India head and vice president Girish Prabhu. “By combining AI with deep customer insights, we help brands move from broadcasting campaigns to having meaningful conversations wherever audiences spend their time.”
One of the biggest changes, according to Amazon Ads, will be the collapse of the wall between media planning and creative development. Retail media, powered by first-party data, is increasingly shaping everything from brand discovery to final purchase, pushing marketers to design campaigns around audience insight rather than internal instinct.
AI is also moving from a support tool to a creative engine. Agentic AI, which automates and accelerates production, is expected to make high-quality creative accessible even to small businesses, compressing weeks of work into hours and giving challengers the ability to compete with larger brands on speed and scale.
Behind the scenes, AI-driven analytics will take on a bigger role in campaign optimisation, identifying patterns, spotting opportunities and recommending actions that would previously have required teams of analysts.
Streaming TV is another big battleground. With India’s video streaming audience now above 600 million and connected TV users at 129.2 million in 2025, advertisers are set to treat streaming not just as a branding channel but as a performance engine, measured increasingly by sales, sign-ups and bookings rather than just reach.
Finally, Amazon Ads sees creators and contextual advertising reshaping how brands tell stories. Creators will act less like influencers and more like long-term partners, while scene-aware ads on streaming platforms will allow brands to insert hyper-relevant offers into the flow of what viewers are watching.
Taken together, Amazon Ads argues, these shifts mark a move towards advertising that is both more human and more measurable, where AI handles the complexity, and creativity does the persuading.
