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Emami ropes in Superstar Katrina Kaif as the new face
Emami 7 Oils in One Non Sticky Hair Oil, one of the fastest growing brands in the buoyant light hair oils category, has roped in Superstar Katrina Kaif as its new brand ambassador. With her wide appeal across demographics and ages, Katrina Kaif’s inclusion as an endorser is set to blend perfectly with the ethos of the brand, aptly representing a modern woman who performs every role seamlessly and is an all-rounder just like Emami 7 Oils in One. Emami’s hair care portfolio contribution to turnover is around 30%.
Developed in collaboration with International hair expert Tony Pearce & Indian hair expert/specialists, Emami 7 Oils in One from the house of Emami Ltd, offers an expert solution for repairing hair damage and making it 20 times stronger from inside & all day set from outside. It gives superior nourishment while keeping the hair light at the same time. This oil is a unique blend of 7 natural oils – Almond, Jojoba, Argan, Olive, Walnut, Amla and Coconut.
The overall hair care portfolio size of Emami is INR 1220 cr. Which includes Kesh King oil and Shampoo, Navratna and 7 Oils in One.
Speaking on the occasion Ms. Priti A. Sureka, Director, Emami Limited said, “As per industry estimates, light hair oil is the fastest growing segment with a CAGR of 25 per cent in the last 5 years. As a brand we have taken keen interest in the segment, established ourselves as a dominant player and have gained firm foothold in this dynamic space. We welcome Katrina to our Emami family. She is an epitome of beauty and is grace personified. She is a global figure who has carved her own niche with her sheer confidence and success. Her infectious charm only adds to her superstar repertoire. She fits the brand image impeccably and her involvement will surely have a positive connect with our consumers.”
Commenting on her association with the brand, Katrina Kaif added, “I am extremely glad to be associated with Emami 7 Oils in One as a brand ambassador. Every girl wants a healthy, lustrous mane, but it becomes very difficult to achieve the feat given the amount of damage our hair is exposed to.
My professional commitments ensure that my hair is exposed to a lot of heat and bright lights during shoots which causes extensive damage. Pollution also adds to the harm. With Emami 7 Oils in One, I have found the perfect all-in-one solution for all such problems. The ingredients are all natural oils that help repair hair damage, rejuvenate, nourish and boost hair strength and growth.”
Emami 7 Oils in One is available in 200 ml, 100 ml, 50 ml and 3 ml packs, priced at INR 120, INR 63, INR 33 and Re 1 respectively. Light yellow in colour with a pleasant fragrance, the oil can also be used for styling due to its light texture.
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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.
