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CEAT announces long-term partnership with Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Mumbai: CEAT, a tyre manufacturer, has announced a partnership with Bayer 04 Leverkusen, the Bundesliga champions and DFB Cup winners. This two-year partnership designates CEAT as the premium tyre partner for the next two seasons, effective immediately, and will run until 30 June 2026.
CEAT MD and CEO Arnab Banerjee said, “We are thrilled to embark on this long-term partnership with Bayer 04 Leverkusen. This is especially significant as both CEAT and Bayer 04 Leverkusen boast rich heritage, each with over 100 years of history, making this partnership a fusion of two historic brands.”
CEAT CMO Lakshmi Narayanan added, “We have a strong global presence with our operations and state-of-the-art R&D facility in Germany and through this partnership, we gain the opportunity to connect with our German consumers. We believe this collaboration will also resonate strongly with Indian football audiences, inspiring passion and support for both, the sport and our brand in this vibrant market.”
CEAT is the new official premium and tyre partner of Bayer 04 Leverkusen Werkself. The contractual rights of CEAT as the new official premium and tyre partner include extensive TV presence through LED perimeter boards, cam carpets on the touchlines, and substitution boards at Werkself matches at the BayArena. Additionally, CEAT will have a prominent presence on media backdrops at Bundesliga press conferences and during matches. The official Bayer 04 Leverkusen team bus will be equipped with CEAT’s premium tyres.
“We are delighted to welcome CEAT as a new strong, international partner at Bayer 04,” explains Bayer 04 Leverkusen Fußball GmbH chief marketing and innovation officer Markus Breglec at the double winners. “Just like us, CEAT operates on international terrain. We are united as partners by our ambition to drive innovation and master challenges in a highly competitive environment.”
CEAT’s contribution to sports in India and beyond:
CEAT is a proud supporter of sports and recognizes the important role that sports play in the development of society. The company has a long-standing association with Indian cricket through strategic partnerships with the Tata IPL and Tata WPL which is one of the Top 5 Sporting Leagues in the World, with bat sponsorships and collaborations with leading cricketers. The partnership with Bayer 04 Leverkusen underpins its commitment to soccer and the expansion of its presence in international sport. In recent years, CEAT has also extended its support to various motorsports, including the popular Indian Supercross Racing League and other riding events across the country.
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PropertyPistol appoints Hemant Bajaj as chief marketing officer
Proptech firm taps global marketing leader to sharpen brand and growth strategy.
MUMBAI: In the fast moving world of proptech, building homes may be the business, but building the brand is just as crucial. Propertypistol, the proptech driven real estate advisory platform, has appointed Hemant Bajaj as its chief marketing officer (CMO) as the company looks to strengthen its brand narrative and accelerate growth across markets. Bajaj will lead the company’s marketing operations across multiple geographies, overseeing brand strategy, integrated marketing initiatives and revenue aligned growth programmes as Propertypistol prepares for its next phase of expansion.
The appointment comes at a time when the proptech sector is seeing rapid digital adoption, with companies increasingly focusing on leadership talent capable of combining technology, data driven marketing and customer experience.
Bajaj brings experience spanning India, South East Asia and the Middle East, where he has worked on scaling brands and leading digital transformation initiatives across multiple industries. His work in the marketing and media ecosystem recently earned him recognition as a ‘Powerhouse Leader’ at the Mastermind Awards in Dubai, highlighting his track record in managing high impact marketing mandates.
Propertypistol founder and managing director Ashish Narain Agarwal said the appointment comes at a pivotal stage in the company’s journey as it looks to strengthen its market presence.
“Hemant’s appointment comes at a defining moment for us. As we scale our market position, it is vital to have leadership that blends strategic vision with executional depth. Hemant’s deep understanding of brand and business alignment will be instrumental as we redefine the proptech landscape,” Agarwal said.
Bajaj said Propertypistol’s technology first approach to real estate advisory was one of the key reasons behind his decision to join the company.
“Propertypistol has established itself as a technology first platform that is redefining how investors navigate the property market. Having led marketing transformations across international borders and fast paced industries, I recognise the exceptional strength of the foundation built here,” he said.
He added that his focus would be on accelerating the company’s digital marketing capabilities while building strategies that deliver sustained value for customers and partners worldwide.
The leadership move reflects Propertypistol’s broader effort to strengthen its executive team as the proptech industry evolves rapidly. With property search, advisory and transactions increasingly shifting online, companies in the sector are investing heavily in marketing intelligence and digital platforms to stay competitive.
By bringing Bajaj on board, Propertypistol is betting that sharper brand positioning and technology led marketing will help it stand out in an increasingly crowded digital real estate marketplace.
