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Carlsberg and Liverpool FC recreate a miracle
MUMBAI: It’s time to raise a can to one of football’s greatest comebacks! To mark 20 years of Liverpool FC’s unforgettable “Miracle of Istanbul”, Carlsberg India has unveiled the Carlsberg smooth limited-edition ‘Miracle of 2005’ Can, a stylish tribute to the night the Reds turned a 3–0 deficit into Champions League glory.
The campaign, aptly titled Live the Miracle, invites fans across Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Goa to relive the emotion of that night, one sip at a time. The can design fuses Liverpool’s iconic red with Carlsberg’s signature green, featuring timestamps of every pivotal moment from the match, echoing the highs, lows, and that unforgettable lift of the trophy.
But the celebration doesn’t stop at the can. Through the campaign, fans can step into goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek’s shoes in an interactive online game accessed via Carlsberg India’s Instagram or QR codes on retail displays. Winners stand to claim exclusive prizes, from Carlsberg x Liverpool FC merchandise and screenings with club legends to an all-expense-paid trip to Anfield.
“The Miracle of 2005 is more than just a match, it’s a story of resilience and passion,” said Carlsberg India vice president – marketing Partha Jha. “With ‘Live the Miracle’, we’re not just commemorating that night; we’re bringing it alive for Indian fans through experiences that go far beyond watching the game.”
The partnership between Carlsberg and Liverpool FC dates back to 1992, making it one of football’s longest-running collaborations. From the treble of 2001 to the miracle of 2005, the Carlsberg logo has stood proudly on the Reds’ chest through their most iconic victories.
Now, two decades later, that spirit of belief and camaraderie is bubbling over once again, in every limited-edition can that invites fans to live the miracle, sip by sip.
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YES Bank hands the keys to SBI veteran Vinay Tonse as it bets on a new era
Former SBI managing director appointed as YES Bank’s new MD and CEO
MUMBAI: YES Bank is done rebuilding. Now it wants to grow. The private sector lender has appointed Vinay Muralidhar Tonse as managing director and chief executive officer-designate, with RBI approval secured and a start date of April 6, 2026 confirmed. The three-year term signals the bank’s intent to shift gears from crisis recovery to full-throttle expansion.
Tonse, 60, is no stranger to scale. Most recently managing director at State Bank of India, he oversaw a retail book of roughly $800bn in deposits and advances, one of the largest in the country. Before that, he ran SBI Mutual Fund from August 2020 to December 2022, a stint that saw assets under management surge from Rs 4.32 lakh crore to Rs 7.32 lakh crore across market cycles. Add stints in Singapore and four years leading SBI’s overseas operations in Osaka, and the incoming chief arrives with a genuinely global CV.
His academic grounding is equally solid: a commerce degree from St Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bengaluru, and a master’s in commerce from Bangalore University.
The appointment follows an extensive search and evaluation process by the bank’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee. NRC chairperson Nandita Gurjar said the committee unanimously backed Tonse, citing his leadership track record, governance credentials and ability to drive the bank’s next phase of transformation.
Non-executive chairman Rama Subramaniam Gandhi was unequivocal. “I am certain that Vinay Tonse, with his vast experience as a senior banker, will propel YES Bank to its next phase of growth,” Gandhi said, adding that the bank remains focused on strengthening its retail and corporate banking franchises and expanding its branch network.
Rajeev Kannan, non-executive director and senior executive at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, the bank’s largest shareholder, said Tonse’s experience across retail, corporate banking, global markets and asset management positioned him well to lead the lender. SMBC said it looks forward to working with Tonse and the board as YES Bank pursues its ambition of becoming a top-tier private sector lender anchored in strong governance and sustainable growth.
Tonse succeeds Prashant Kumar, who took the helm in March 2020 when YES Bank was in freefall following a severe financial crisis, and spent six years painstakingly stabilising the institution, rebuilding governance and restoring operational scale. Gandhi was generous: “The bank remains indebted to Prashant Kumar, who is responsible for much of what a strong financial powerhouse YES Bank is today.”
Tonse, for his part, struck a purposeful note. “Together with the board and my colleagues, I remain deeply committed to creating long-term value for all our stakeholders,” he said, pledging to build on Kumar’s foundation guided by his personal motto: Make A Difference.
Beyond the balance sheet, Tonse played cricket at college and club level and represented Karnataka in archery at the national championships — sports he credits with teaching him teamwork, situational leadership, discipline and focus. In quieter moments, he reaches for retro Kannada music, classic Hindi songs, and the crooning of Engelbert Humperdinck, Mukesh and Kishore Kumar.
YES Bank has its steady-handed rebuilder in Kumar to thank for survival. Now it has a scale-obsessed growth banker at the wheel. The next chapter starts April 6.
