Brands
Beardo to groom Kings XI Punjab
MUMBAI: Beardo, one of India’s leading luxury grooming products for men, has partnered with Kings XI Punjab as it kicks off its campaign to win the 2019 edition of the IPL. Beardo will be the official ‘Grooming Partners’ for the Kings XI Punjab this season as it hunts for its maiden title.
The unmistakable Beardo logo will prominently feature on all caps and helmets of all players of the Kings XI Punjab.
Beardo co-founder Ashutosh Valani said, "We’re thrilled to be the grooming partners for Kings XI Punjab. They’re one of the most exciting teams in the league that have a united legion of devoted fans across generations and cultures. Keeping in sync with Beardo’s continuous effort to introduce new innovative product to our men’s grooming range, the association gives us a chance to showcase our merchandise at one of the biggest sporting events in the world.”
Kings XI Punjab CEO Satish Menon commented, “I welcome Beardo to Kings XI Punjab, knowing that we have the right partner with whom we can create a unique future with new ideas. We’re positive that this association will offer something new to our fans and also help us connect with new cricket enthusiasts. We look forward to a successful partnership with Beardo."
Brands
Ekart expands IKEA partnership with EV deliveries in Chennai
3PL to handle 600 plus products with 48 hour delivery via EV fleet.
MUMBAI: Flatpacks are going electric and your sofa might now arrive with a smaller carbon footprint. Ekart has expanded its partnership with IKEA to power last-mile deliveries in Chennai, doubling down on speed, scale and sustainability in one of India’s key urban markets. Under the collaboration, Ekart will manage end-to-end large-format deliveries for IKEA across the city using a 100 per cent dedicated electric vehicle fleet. The move makes Chennai the second major market after NCR-Delhi where Ekart handles IKEA’s last-mile logistics, signalling a broader rollout of EV-led supply chains.
The mandate is no small load. Ekart will oversee deliveries for over 600 products from IKEA’s catalogue, ranging from furniture to home décor—categories that demand specialised handling and precision logistics.
Backed by its technology-driven fulfilment network, Ekart is targeting deliveries within a 48-hour window, offering real-time tracking and end-to-end visibility from warehouse to doorstep. The focus is clear: faster turnarounds without compromising on control or customer experience.
The EV-first model also aligns with both companies’ sustainability goals, as urban logistics increasingly shifts towards zero-emission solutions. For IKEA, which continues to expand its omnichannel presence in India, reliable and eco-conscious last-mile delivery is becoming central to scale.
For Ekart, the partnership reinforces its positioning as an enterprise-grade logistics player in large-format commerce. The company already supports over 1,800 retail, D2C and enterprise brands, spanning last-mile delivery, part-truckload services and warehousing.
As India’s logistics ecosystem evolves, this collaboration highlights a growing trend: delivery is no longer just about distance, it’s about efficiency, experience and increasingly, emissions.
