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Axis Bank re-interprets progress with new TVC
MUMBAI: After launching its new brand philosophy “Badhti ka naam Zindagi…”, Axis Bank‘s creative agency Lowe Lintas and Partners has re-interpreted it in the brand‘s latest media campaign.
In the previous campaign, the philosophy emanated from the strategic insight that optimistic Indians of today are constantly seeking avenues to better their stations in life. This was creatively expressed in a cinematic idiom of Zindagi ke picture me interval nahin hota. The TVC which caught the fancy of the viewers showed a man‘s journey through different stages of life in the form of a film and highlighted the important role played Axis Bank in the man‘s life.
This year‘s campaign re-interprets this philosophy of “Progress” by giving it a new meaning. This time around, it shifts the focus from “personal progress” to “how progress of one, impacts many.”
Lowe Lintas national creative director Arun Iyer said, “The task this year was to continue building this sentiment on a larger canvass. What better than changing the frame of reference from what it means for an individual, to what it means in the context of the entire community we live in? The fact is that when you progress, others benefit too. And hence no one really progresses alone. When you move up, others do too. We hope the execution will make our audience have this joyful realization about how we are connected with each other.”
He added, “The beauty in this is that, no one consciously seeks to improve other‘s lives around him. It is an action that follows unknowingly and the ripple effect it creates is beautiful, it‘s called progress that links us all.” he adds.
The use of social media networks to popularise this philosophy in an innovative way is also a part of the campaign.
Axis Bank executive director – retail banking R K Bammi said, “The new film takes our brand positioning of Badhti ka naam zindagi… or Progress On… ahead. We understand that progress always has a ripple effect. This insight is captured in our new TVC that clearly demonstrates the circle of progress and how you touch lives of others even when you do not know them.”
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KKR sixes to power EV charger rollout under VIDA campaign
Cricket meets clean mobility as big hits spark India’s charging growth
NEW DELHI: VIDA, the electric mobility arm of Hero MotoCorp, has teamed up with Kolkata Knight Riders to launch a campaign that turns cricketing flair into real-world impact.
Titled ‘6 for 6’, the initiative promises to install a 6kW fast EV charger for every six hit by KKR during the ongoing Indian Premier League season. The idea is simple but powerful, as each big hit on the field contributes directly to expanding India’s fast-charging infrastructure.
The campaign builds on VIDA’s growing network, which already spans over 5,300 fast-charging points across more than 430 cities. With EV adoption gaining pace, the brand is using cricket’s mass appeal to accelerate both awareness and infrastructure growth.
Explaining the thinking behind the move, Hero MotoCorp emerging mobility business unit chief business officer Kausalya Nandakumar said, “Cricket has an incredible ability to unite and inspire millions across the country. With the ‘6 for 6’ campaign, we are turning every big hit on the field into a step towards a cleaner and a more accessible mobility future.”
She added that VIDA’s expanding fast-charging network and removable battery technology are designed to make EV ownership more convenient and practical for everyday users.
From the franchise’s side, the campaign is also about giving on-field moments a larger purpose. Kolkata Knight Riders chief executive officer Venky Mysore said, “The ‘6 for 6’ campaign exemplifies the potential of sport as a platform for meaningful, real-world impact. By linking every six to the expansion of EV charging infrastructure, this partnership transforms fan excitement into tangible progress.”
As part of the rollout, VIDA has introduced co-branded charging stations in KKR’s signature colours, with a flagship installation unveiled alongside team players. The chargers are designed for quick top-ups, powering VIDA scooters from zero to 80 percent in about an hour, while also being positioned along key highways to support longer journeys.
The initiative also taps into VIDA’s removable battery system, which allows users to charge using standard household plug points, adding flexibility to the charging ecosystem.
By blending the thrill of cricket with the urgency of clean mobility, VIDA and KKR have found a neat way to make every six count twice, once on the scoreboard and again on India’s road to an electric future.
