Brands
Cone of gratitude as Dairy Day delivers a May Day scoop of kindness
MUMBAI: Forget flowers or fancy speeches, this May Day, gratitude came wrapped in a waffle cone. Dairy Day, the South and West India ice cream favourite, dished out scoops of sweetness with a side of sentiment in a campaign that melted hearts across Bengaluru.
As workers were celebrated nationwide on 1st May, Dairy Day decided to spotlight the everyday heroes of modern urban life delivery partners. With every Blinkit order in Bengaluru that day, customers received a surprise free ice cream… but with a twist. The idea wasn’t just to indulge yourself, but to pass the cone and the kindness on to the person at your doorstep.
In short: “Here’s a little joy. Why not share it with the one who brought it to you?”
The move struck a delicious chord. Thousands of Bengaluru residents were nudged to pause their day, thank their delivery partner, and quite literally hand over a cool token of appreciation. It was a sweet reminder that behind every 10-minute delivery is someone racing through traffic, braving heat or rain, to make our lives that bit easier.
For Dairy Day, this wasn’t a one-off sugar rush. The brand has been building its identity around the idea of “Goodness” for over two decades believing in small, everyday moments of care that make life better. And this latest activation hit that note perfectly: thoughtful, tangible, and effortlessly shareable.
“At Dairy Day, Goodness is a way of life that is deeply embedded in everything that we do, every single day. As a brand that believes in creating everyday moments of joy, we see this campaign as not just being about ice cream, but about spreading some goodness around us. A simple thank you, delivered in the form of a sweet treat- that’s the kind of world we want to help build.” said Dairy Day Ice Creams vice president for Marketing Arvind Ramachandran.
In a city that rarely slows down, Dairy Day’s May Day moment was a scoop of calm in the chaos proof that sometimes, the simplest gestures (and the sweetest) leave the most lasting impressions.
Brands
Devyani International names Sandeep Anand, Robinder Singh in key roles
Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee businesses see leadership refresh from April
MUMBAI: Devyani International has strengthened its senior leadership bench with a fresh set of appointments across its key brands, Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee, signalling a sharper focus on growth and brand momentum.
The company has appointed Sandeep Anand as chief marketing officer and business head for Pizza Hut. His appointment, approved by the board via a circular resolution on April 3, follows a recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, as reported by CNBC-TV18. Anand will officially step into the role on April 6, 2026.
He takes over from Vijay Gogate, who currently serves as chief executive officer for Pizza Hut within the company’s operations. The move marks a strategic transition as the brand looks to sharpen its marketing and business playbook in a competitive quick service restaurant market.
Anand brings over two decades of experience across the food and FMCG sectors, with a strong track record in brand building and innovation. His career spans roles at major consumer-facing companies including Domino’s, Zydus Wellness, Zomato, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Reckitt and Ranbaxy, giving him a well-rounded perspective on both scale and agility.
Alongside this, Robinder Singh has been appointed business head for Costa Coffee and the company’s airport operations. He too will assume his new role on April 6, bringing more than 18 years of experience in operations, business expansion and customer experience transformation.
The twin appointments come at a time when Devyani International is doubling down on leadership depth to steer its portfolio through evolving consumer preferences and heightened competition. With fresh faces at the helm of two key verticals, the company appears set to brew up its next phase of growth with renewed energy.
