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Colgate launches new integrated marketing campaign
MUMBAI: Colgate-Palmolive (India) has unveiled a new integrated marketing campaign for Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief.
According to the Colgate spokesperson, a survey was conducted by Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited and Nielsen which revealed that sensitivity is one of the top oral care problems and is faced by 40 per cent Indians. The new campaign has been conceptualised on the core insight that consumers tend to believe that they can cope with tooth sensitivity by giving up hot/cold/sour food items or drinks.
The campaign is executed by Red Fuse Communications, a Y&R agency dedicated to servicing Colgate-Palmolive (India). Red Fuse Communications national director planning Zubin Tatna says, “A nice, hot cup of tea adds freshness to our mornings and keeps us invigorated during the day. For Indians, tea is an integral part of our daily lives. Unfortunately, those who suffer from tooth sensitivity tend to quit tea and other food items that aggravate the problem. Based on this insight, the new integrated marketing campaign aims at communicating the message that Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief provides instant relief from sensitivity while allowing you to continue enjoying your favourite food and beverages.”
On the campaign, Colgate’s spokesperson says, “As market leaders, it is our constant endeavor to innovate and revolutionise the oral care category. Today, consumer trends are changing every day and the market is opening up to newer opportunities. Integrated marketing campaigns have to combine brand messages with newer ways of connecting with consumers.”
Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief was launched in 2011 and then, the IMC campaign flagged off with a TVC featuring real-life consumers sharing their tooth sensitivity problems. The TVC captured their positive reactions after the use of the toothpaste on the spot, thereby highlighting the instant relief providing property of it.
He adds, “Our newly launched integrated marketing campaign, this November, is centered on the significance of tea in our lives. Building on this facet of the consumer’s lifestyle, the campaign acknowledges the fact that sacrificing tea is not an option, even while dealing with sensitivity. Poor oral hygiene and eating habits are key reasons for sensitivity.”
The integrated marketing campaign will be supported by a vibrant mix of communication and activation through various vehicles of mass media such as TV, print, digital, radio, retail and other professional channels.
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Wipro hires 7,500 freshers, withholds FY27 hiring outlook
Profit rises to Rs 3,522 crore, Rs 15,000 crore buyback announced.
MUMBAI- Hiring may be on, but visibility is off, Wipro is adding talent even as it pauses the crystal ball. The company hired 7,500 freshers in FY26 but stopped short of offering any hiring outlook for FY27, underscoring the uncertainty gripping the IT services sector as it pivots towards an AI-led operating model.
The disclosure came alongside its fourth-quarter earnings, where management flagged volatile demand conditions and refrained from committing to future workforce expansion. Chief human resources officer Saurabh Govil noted that over 3,000 of the total hires were onboarded in the March quarter alone, signalling continued intake despite a lack of clarity on deployment pipelines.
This divergence active hiring without forward guidance reflects a broader industry pattern where talent acquisition continues even as deal conversions remain uneven and client spending cycles stretch. Wipro expects its IT services revenue for the June quarter to range between a decline of 2 per cent and flat growth sequentially in constant currency terms, reinforcing near-term caution.
Chief executive officer Srini Pallia pointed to artificial intelligence as both a disruptor and an opportunity. He said evolving client priorities are pushing the company towards outcome-driven engagements, with Wipro increasingly focusing on a services-as-software model through its AI Native Business and Platforms unit. The shift marks a structural change from traditional headcount-led growth to AI-enabled delivery frameworks.
The company has already committed over $1 billion to its AI ecosystem, with investors closely watching how these investments translate into revenue. For now, the numbers present a mixed picture. Net profit rose sequentially to Rs 3,522 crore, while revenue grew 3 per cent to Rs 24,236 crore. However, core IT services performance remained under pressure, with full-year revenue declining 0.3 per cent in dollar terms and 1.6 per cent in constant currency.
Large deal bookings offered a counterpoint, rising 45.4 per cent year-on-year to $7.8 billion, highlighting a widening gap between deal wins and actual revenue realisation. On a quarterly basis, IT services revenue slipped 1.2 per cent sequentially, signalling continued softness in execution.
Margins, however, told a more optimistic story. Operating margins expanded to 17.3 per cent in the fourth quarter, up from 14.8 per cent in the previous quarter, reflecting improved cost discipline. That said, the company cautioned that upcoming wage hikes and the ramp-up of large deals could exert pressure going forward.
Attrition stood at 13.8 per cent in the March quarter, indicating stabilisation after periods of elevated churn. Alongside its earnings, Wipro also announced a Rs 15,000 crore share buyback, reinforcing its focus on shareholder returns, with a payout ratio of 88 per cent over the past three years.
Taken together, the numbers capture a company in transition investing in AI, maintaining hiring momentum, but navigating a demand environment where growth is uneven and visibility remains limited.
