Brands
Denver teams up with Sourav Gangul
Mumbai: Denver, a prestigious men’s brand renowned for its captivating fragrances in India and abroad, is super thrilled to announce cricket legend and global youth icon Sourav Ganguly as the face of its upcoming TVC. This endorsement represents a major advancement for Denver, as it aims to enhance its reach and awareness among its target audience.
Denver has been synonymous with excellence, carving a niche as the preferred choice for the youth and professionals of the nation. With an unwavering commitment to providing products that exude elegance and sophistication, Denver’s products have become a symbol of aspiration and self-assuredness.
Ganguly, a self-made legend and global success icon, is the name that resonates with determination, dedication, and triumph, and embodies the spirit of Denver’s brand values. As a remarkable individual celebrated for his unwavering commitment, he truly exemplifies the essence of real success through hard work, passion, and dedication. His journey is an inspiration that encapsulates the very essence of Denver – “The Real Scent of Success.”
On that note, Ganguly expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, saying, “I am honoured endorsing Denver, a brand that echoes the essence of success. Much like in cricket, where persistence and passion lead to victory, Denver has succeeded in the world of fragrances and grooming. I believe this endorsement will resonate with people who strive for excellence in all aspects of their lives.”
“We are overjoyed to welcome Sourav Ganguly into the Denver family. Sourav Ganguly is more than just a cricket icon; he is globally acclaimed as a symbol of hard work, determination, and the pursuit of excellence. He is a self-made legend who has carved his own path. With his immense popularity, both on and off the field, and his unparalleled connection with cricket fans and youth, we believe that no one else could represent Denver’s commitment to success as effectively as him. This partnership is an exciting chapter in Denver’s journey as we continue to inspire and empower our consumers,” said HSPL MD & CEO Saurabh Gupta.
Denver brand manager Aditya Yadav said, “We are extremely excited about this new endorsement, as a fan myself it was a real pleasure working with him, with his fandom and followership, we are looking forward to manifold Denver’s reach and TOMA. It is certainly going to be a victorious milestone for us.”
The upcoming TVC is set to capture the hearts of millions as Ganguly’s story intertwines with Denver’s legacy of success. The campaign promises to be a celebration of aspiration, dedication, and the realization that true success is a journey that resonates with each one of us.
Brands
upGrad acquires Internshala in 90 per cent stock deal to own career funnel
Deal aims to scale Internshala’s revenue from Rs 45 crore to Rs 100 crore
MUMBAI: upGrad has acquired Internshala, the world’s largest internship and early-talent marketplace, in a bid to stitch education, skilling and employment into a single career pipeline.
The transaction, announced on 26 February, is structured as a 90 per cent stock-swap, with the financial terms undisclosed. The deal deepens upGrad’s push to control the full career lifecycle, from learning to hiring, at a time when India’s skilling economy is under pressure to deliver outcomes, not just credentials.
Founded in 2010, Internshala claims more than 34 million registered users and 450,000 employers, with roughly 3 million active applicants each year. Over 40 per cent of its users come from tier 2 and tier 3 cities, and most of the platform’s traffic is organic. The company currently reports an annual revenue base of Rs 45 crore.
Under upGrad’s ownership, Internshala is expected to scale aggressively. The company aims to grow the platform’s revenue to Rs 100 crore and beyond, backed by increased investment in product development, AI-led talent matching and enterprise hiring solutions.
Internshala will continue to operate as an independent brand, led by its founder and CEO Sarvesh Agrawal, while tapping into upGrad’s technology stack, distribution and learning ecosystem.
“Education and employment in India have operated in silos for too long,” said upGrad head of corporate strategy and growth Chirag Samdaria. He said the acquisition strengthens the earliest and most consequential stage of the career journey, where intent is high and outcomes can be shaped.
Agrawal described the deal as a natural convergence of learning and opportunity, adding that the partnership would allow Internshala to skill millions of candidates and supply pre-trained talent to employers at scale.
Investec acted as exclusive financial adviser to Internshala.
The acquisition marks a strategic milestone for upGrad as it seeks to position itself not merely as an education provider, but as an end-to-end workforce development platform aligned with India’s evolving labour market.
