Brands
boAt & Shoobhi Foundation partner for clean drinking water in Delhi NCR
Mumbai: boAt, has announced a partnership with Shoobhi Foundation, a recognised NGO dedicated to social causes, to provide clean and safe drinking water to public and communities across Delhi NCR. This initiative comes under boAt’s CSR umbrella, reflecting the brand’s commitment to giving back to the community and making a positive impact in the society.
Through this partnership, boAt will provide financial support to Shoobhi Foundation to enable them to provide clean and safe drinking water, readily accessible to the public. In this endeavour, new age popular water brand, Wahter, will act as an expert & knowledge partner to illustrate the importance of hydration. The company will also act as a distribution partner, providing clean & safe drinking water in bottles to communities via special carts and strollers. Considering the environmental impact of discarded bottles, the brand has decided to use 100 per cent recyclable bottles.
Wahter is backed by certifications from industry authorities and are proud bearers of FSSAI, ISO, and various other quality assurances that attest to their unwavering dedication to delivering the purest form of hydration.
Commenting on the partnership, boAt co-founder & CMO Aman Gupta said: “At boAt, we believe in the power of community and are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those around us. Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental human right, and we are proud to partner with Shoobhi Foundation to address this critical need in our own backyard. Together, we aim to make a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals by providing them with readily available clean and safe drinking water.”
Echoing the sentiment, Shoobhi Foundation, stated: “We are thrilled to collaborate with boAt on this impactful initiative. Their dedication to social responsibility and commitment to community well-being perfectly aligns with our mission. This partnership will enable us to significantly expand our reach and provide clean drinking water to a wider range of communities across Delhi NCR. We are confident that this collaboration will have a lasting positive impact on the lives of countless individuals.”
Wahter co-founder Amitt Nenwani provides his perspective, “boAt is leading a movement to redefine corporate social responsibility through Shoobhi Foundation. We are excited to be part of this Wahter revolution. This partnership transcends bottles; it’s about breaking barriers and making a bold statement that clean water is a right, not a privilege.”
The initiative signifies both boAt and Shoobhi Foundation’s unwavering commitment to social responsibility and their dedication to improving the lives of communities in need. By providing access to clean and safe drinking water, this partnership aims to address a critical public health issue and promote the overall well-being of residents in Delhi NCR.
Brands
Malaika Arora launches accessories brand Maejoy
The Bollywood star’s lifestyle brand, built with Myntra and Exceed Entertainment, promises aspirational fashion without the high price tag
MUMBAI: Malaika Arora is not the first Bollywood star to put her name on a brand, and she will not be the last. But Maejoy, the accessories label she has launched in partnership with Myntra Jabong India Private Limited (MJIPL) and talent outfit Exceed Entertainment, at least has a sharper pitch than most. The brand drops with 250-plus styles spanning handbags and lab-grown diamond jewellery, two categories that sit squarely in the sweet spot between aspiration and affordability, and lands on Myntra’s platform from day one, putting it in front of millions of shoppers without breaking a sweat.
The handbag range covers the full gamut: crossbody bags, structured shoulder bags, bucket bags, totes, workwear classics, backpacks and clutches, rendered in synthetic leather, raffia, braids, satin, rhinestone and metallic finishes. The jewellery line runs to rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets and tennis bracelets in silver, gold and rose-gold tones, set in 925 sterling silver with IGI and GCI certified lab-grown diamonds. The brand’s guiding philosophy, “The Joy of Being Me,” stakes its claim on individuality and self-expression; its three brand pillars, Authentic, Empowering, Accessible, are the usual suspects, though the lab-grown diamond bet is savvier than it sounds. Lab-grown stones now sell at a fraction of the price of mined ones, and the category is growing fast in India as younger buyers wise up to the arbitrage.
“Maejoy is a labour of love. Throughout my career, whether on screen, in business, or through my personal style, I’ve championed the idea that fashion should be empowering yet effortless. The brand aims to democratise global fashion trends while offering women something that extends the feeling of luxury every day, be it a lab-grown diamond or a perfectly crafted handbag,” said Malaika Arora, founder of Maejoy
MJIPL, the B2B wholesale arm of Myntra, is putting its design and brand-building muscle behind the venture. Suman Saha, chief experience officer and head of house of brands at MJIPL, was bullish on the tie-up.
“Maejoy brings together Malaika Arora’s distinctive style perspective with a strong proposition in the accessible yet elevated accessories space. We believe the brand’s fashion-forward designs and thoughtful positioning will connect strongly with discerning consumers.”
Suman Saha, chief experience officer, head of house of brands, MJIPL
Afsar Zaidi, chief executive of Exceed Entertainment, the talent management firm that helped broker the deal, has worked with MJIPL before and was characteristically direct about what makes Arora an unusually bankable partner.
“Building celebrity-led brands requires a delicate balance of authenticity and market viability. Malaika is a rare talent who commands equal respect as a fashion icon and a savvy businesswoman. We are proud to facilitate this partnership that brings together her creative clout and Myntra’s brand-building excellence,” said Zaidi
Celebrity fashion brands live or die on one question: does the star actually wear it, or is the cheque the only thing they signed? Arora, who has spent three decades as one of Bollywood’s most-watched style references, has at least built a plausible case. Maejoy is live now on www.myntra.com and the Myntra app. The real test, whether shoppers buy the handbag or just the hype, starts today.
