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BBH India bags creative mandate for IVAS by Infra Market
Mumbai: Continuing its winning momentum, BBH India has won the creative mandate for IVAS by Infra Market. Won post a multi-agency pitch, BBH India would manage the entire spectrum of brand development and positioning for IVAS. It would also work towards building a launch campaign for IVAS to create awareness, build a premium imagery and establish the brand’s positioning in the marketplace.
IVAS, powered by Infra Market, is all set to revolutionize the consumer home lifestyle space with its cutting-edge solutions and customer-centric approach. Derived from the Sanskrit word ‘NIVAS,’ the brand inspires home renovations by curating premier offerings, adding convenience and delight into the transformative journey of enhancing living spaces. The collaboration with BBH India is set to further amplify IVAS’s presence and establish its unique identity in the market.
Commenting on the win and the new partnership, Infra Market senior vice president – marketing and strategy Abhijeet Jhawar said, “Infra Market’s robust position as a preferred provider of building material products, supported by a strong foundation, paves the way for an exciting journey of expansion and growth with the launch of its consumer brand IVAS. We are delighted to announce our strategic partnership with BBH as our creative agency, reinforcing our brand’s strength and propelling us forward with unparalleled creativity and agility. With their strategic expertise, we are sure of taking IVAS, our consumer brand beyond the conventional boundaries. As the journey unfolds, Infra Market is poised to make a significant impact and elevate its position as a leader in the building materials category.”
Sharing his views, BBH India chief operating officer & MD Himanshu Saxena said, “At BBH, we believe in the power of zag to create differentiated brands and build lasting connections with consumers. We are excited to embark on this journey to make IVAS a leading home improvement brand with a diverse portfolio.”
Infra Market is India’s leading tech-enabled construction solutions company. With world-class manufacturing units and an innovation centre, the company specialises in construction products from foundation to finish. It further provides a variety of building materials and lifestyle products that elevate interiors through a robust B2B, retail, and B2C network. IVAS, specializes in a wide range of home renovation products including tiles, sanitaryware, bath fittings, electricals, modular kitchen and furniture, and designer hardware.
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Airtel, Jio, Vi quietly raise tariffs with tweaks ahead of major hike
Airtel, Jio and Vi test subscriber response with subtle plan changes
NEW DELHI: India’s top telecom operators, including Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea, are quietly reworking their prepaid plans in what appears to be a calculated run-up to a broader tariff hike expected later this year.
Rather than announcing headline-grabbing price increases, the operators are opting for subtle tweaks that are less likely to trigger immediate consumer backlash. Industry observers describe this as a “testing the waters” approach, where small changes help gauge subscriber sensitivity while gradually improving revenues.
Among the most visible moves is plan pruning. Airtel has discontinued its popular Rs 799 pack, widely seen as a high-value offering, while nudging up the price of its Rs 859 plan to Rs 899. The changes may seem marginal, but across millions of users, they translate into meaningful revenue gains.
Reliance Jio, on its part, has taken a sharper route by slashing the validity of its Rs 195 plan from 90 days to just 30 days. The price remains unchanged, but the value per day has dropped steeply, effectively raising costs for consumers without altering headline tariffs.
Meanwhile, Vodafone Idea is restructuring its “NonStopHero” packs, limiting unlimited data benefits to night hours in several circles. The move trims usage flexibility while keeping plan positioning largely intact.
Another common tactic is bundling. Operators are increasingly pairing plans with OTT subscriptions such as streaming services, framing price adjustments as value additions even when the core offering remains largely unchanged.
The broader goal behind these moves is to lift ARPU (Average Revenue Per User), a key profitability metric in the telecom business. Airtel is targeting an ARPU of around Rs 300, up from roughly Rs 250, while Jio is under pressure to demonstrate stronger revenue growth ahead of a potential IPO. For Vodafone Idea, the urgency is more immediate as it seeks higher cash flows to fund 5G expansion and manage outstanding dues.
Industry estimates suggest that these incremental changes are a precursor to a larger, industry-wide tariff hike of 15 to 20 per cent, likely towards the end of 2026. The delay in announcing a full-scale increase is partly due to macroeconomic concerns, including inflation and volatile fuel prices, which could dampen consumer sentiment.
The push to monetise 5G is also gathering pace. After investing more than Rs 3 lakh crore in next-generation networks, operators are expected to gradually phase out free 5G data and reposition it as a premium service.
For consumers, the impact is already visible in small but steady increases in monthly bills. For telcos, however, this is a carefully choreographed build-up, easing users into higher spending before the bigger pricing reset arrives.
