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Canon India jumps into festive fray
KOLKATA: For any Bengali worth his rosogulla, there can be no greater festival than Durga Puja. And so, not just the people in the country’s east but also major companies located there are gearing up for the festivities.
In keeping with the celebratory mood, digital imaging company Canon India is going all out with a comprehensive ad campaign comprising print and radio as well as placement of point-of-sale material featuring brand icon Anushka Sharma at all Canon retail outlets.
The campaign, a mix of above-the-line (ATL) and below-the-line (BTL), focuses on Canon’s digital compact and DSLR camera range. The company has kicked-off a new TV commercial featuring its digital SLR EOS 70D being rolled out from this month. New models too have been launched ahead of Durga Puja.
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But, it doesn’t end there. For Canon, it is more about strengthening its connect with consumers in the most effective way, a Kolkata-based brand analyst pointed out.
Speaking about business in the eastern region, Canon India executive vice president Alok Bharadwaj said that despite the economic slowdown, the company has achieved 27 per cent growth in the DSLR business in the eastern region and has maintained a steady growth rate of 10 per cent across India.
“The current DSLR India market with 2.5 lakh units is expected to grow to 5 lakh units in three years. By expanding offerings with variants of combos and discounts between 10 and 40 per cent, we are preparing for a strong foothold in this segment,” he said.
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Dish TV shareholders approve three independent directors
99.49 per cent vote of confidence strengthens board as company expands into connected TV, e-commerce and OTT.
MUMBAI: Dish TV has just been served a near-perfect vote of confidence and the shareholders have dished it out in style. Shareholders of the DTH operator have approved the appointment of three new Independent Directors with an overwhelming 99.49 per cent approval. The three appointees are Mr Arun Kumar Kapoor, Ms Heena Naishadh Bhatt and Mr Ashok Anant Paranjpe.
The strong mandate reflects continued investor faith in the company’s strategy, disciplined execution and long-term value creation. It comes as Dish TV focuses on stabilising its core DTH business while actively scaling new verticals connected TV platform VZY, B2B e-commerce ShopZop, and OTT service Watcho to build a more diversified and resilient growth trajectory.
Dish TV India Limited, CEO & executive director Manoj Dhobhal said, “We are encouraged by the shareholders’ approval of the appointment of the Independent Directors and sincerely thank them for their continued trust and confidence. The Board is already benefiting from the Directors’ collective experience, which will further sharpen strategic focus and support disciplined execution.”
With a fresh, strengthened board in place, Dish TV is well positioned to navigate the evolving media landscape. In a sector where every percentage point matters, a 99.49 per cent thumbs-up is the kind of ringing endorsement that suggests the company’s recipe for the future is already tasting right.
