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Bajaj Discover to ride on Ogilvy’s campaign
MUMBAI: Bajaj Auto‘s Discover the commuter master brand has come out with a new campaign that is conceptualised and executed by Ogilvy Mumbai.
Bajaj Auto president – motorcycle business K Srinivas said, “The Brand Discover has done well clocking 110,000 numbers per month but we need to take it to the next level. Auto brands have been talking about mileage and maintenance for years. Today, these parameters might not help drive preference. Consumers see them as generics and want a better drive-feel, even from commuter bike offerings. Millions of Discover riders find their ride exciting with power at the fingertips for an amazing ride feel. We wanted the new communication to reflect that clearly. “
The campaign will stress on the power and thrill of riding the bike.
Ogilvy NCD Abhijit Avasthi added: “What distinguishes the Discover from other bikes in that segment is the power and thrill it offers the rider. It‘s this compelling proposition the film and the baseline ‘Chalta nahin, Daudta hain‘ aims to capture, in a tongue-in-cheek way. I think the idea is unique in that it is a testimonial by those who don‘t have the product they really wish they had. It takes a light-hearted dig at those with the ‘chalta hai‘ attitude in life”.
The film was shot by Vinil Mathews of Footcandles Films.
Brands
Pocket FM elevates Lalit Gangwar to COO to drive global growth
Founding member to lead operations, monetisation and expansion across markets
MUMBAI: Pocket FM has elevated Lalit Gangwar to chief operating officer, tasking the founding team member with leading global business operations as the company sharpens its international growth strategy.
In his new role, Gangwar will oversee end-to-end operations across markets, including growth, monetisation and execution for the company’s audio business. The appointment comes as Pocket FM looks to strengthen its operating foundation and build a more predictable, scalable global business.
Gangwar has been closely involved in shaping the company’s trajectory from its early days. He played a key role in building the growth and marketing playbook in India, helping the platform scale to over 150 million users within its first year and establish a strong foothold in the audio storytelling category.
He later led Pocket FM’s expansion into the United States, where he set up teams, defined market strategy and drove scale, contributing significantly to the company’s international ambitions.
Pocket FM co-founder and CEO Rohan Nayak said, “Lalit has been central to Pocket FM’s journey from the very beginning. He has built our growth engine and scaled our business across markets.” He added that the company’s focus on nurturing internal talent makes Gangwar a natural choice to lead the next phase.
Gangwar said, “Pocket FM has always been driven by a simple belief that powerful stories can travel across borders and create meaningful impact.” He noted that the company will continue to focus on scaling markets, investing in AI-led storytelling and strengthening monetisation.
As COO, Gangwar is expected to bring greater operating discipline while building systems, talent and processes to support long-term growth.
With leadership continuity and a clear global focus, Pocket FM appears to be turning the page to its next chapter, one that aims to take its storytelling playbook well beyond home turf.
