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F1 and Heineken shift gears with turbocharged partnership
MUMBAI: When beer meets the roar of engines, magic happens. Formula 1 and Heineken have renewed and expanded their global partnership, continuing a nearly decade-long collaboration that’s been as smooth as a perfectly poured pint.
First teaming up in 2016, the partnership has delivered unforgettable fan moments both on and off the track, from high-octane hospitality experiences to Heineken’s signature pop-up bars. Now, the new multi-year deal takes the alliance into overdrive with fresh activations, bold fan engagement, and a unique twist for motorsport lovers.
The F1 fan zone, now presented by Heineken 0.0, will bring immersive experiences to race weekends, alongside vivid branding and innovative in-person installations. The brewer will also enjoy naming rights for three Grands Prix each season.
Adding an extra shot of excitement, Heineken has launched the ‘Star Fans’ campaign, celebrating the most passionate F1 supporters through exclusive online content, competitions, and awards. But the real showstopper is the world’s first F1 season ticket, a carbon fibre-crafted pass that grants one lucky fan and a friend access to every race on the calendar, complete with travel and accommodation.
Formula 1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali hailed the partnership, saying, “Heineken has stood alongside Formula 1 for nearly a decade with a shared passion for delivering an unrivalled spectacle. Together, we’ll continue to push boundaries and bring fans closer to the action.”
Echoing the excitement, Heineken CEO and chairman Dolf van den Brink added, “This partnership is about more than sponsorship. It’s about connecting fans, creating experiences, and celebrating the incredible energy of F1 – all with a cold Heineken 0.0 in hand.”
As the two global powerhouses toast to their next chapter, one thing’s clear, this partnership is still firmly on pole position.
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Godrej Capital’s ‘Do se teen’ celebrates women scaling businesses
Aarohi loans cross Rs 1,000 crore AUM milestone for women entrepreneurs
MUMBAI: Godrej Capital has launched a new campaign, ‘Do se teen’, ahead of International Women’s Day, spotlighting India’s emerging women entrepreneurs and the families increasingly backing their ambitions.
The film centres on a woman entrepreneur preparing to expand her warehouse business from two outlets to three. A brief misunderstanding, when her mother-in-law mistakes the expansion for a pregnancy announcement, quickly turns into a moment of encouragement as the family supports her decision to sign a business loan and grow the venture on her own terms.
The campaign forms part of Aarohi Loans for Women, an initiative by Godrej Capital’s subsidiaries designed to expand access to credit for women borrowers. The programme removes a longstanding barrier in lending by allowing women to apply for loans without a mandatory male co-applicant, giving them greater financial autonomy.
“Across India, more women are stepping forward to build and scale their own businesses, but access to formal credit remains a challenge,” said Godrej Capital managing director and chief executive Manish Shah. “Through Aarohi, we aim to remove some of these barriers and make it easier for women to access capital and grow with confidence.”
Since its launch, the initiative has gained traction among women entrepreneurs. Loans worth Rs 1,890 crore have been disbursed under the programme, helping the portfolio cross the Rs 1,000 crore assets under management (AUM) milestone. The company is targeting roughly Rs 1,200 crore AUM by the end of the current financial year.
Beyond lending, the programme also focuses on strengthening the ecosystem for women-led businesses through financial literacy initiatives, training partnerships and community programmes aimed at building entrepreneurial capabilities.
As part of its outreach, the company recently opened an all-women branch in Pune to deepen engagement with women entrepreneurs and local business networks.
Godrej Capital says the campaign underscores a broader cultural shift: as families increasingly support women’s ambitions, and credit becomes easier to access, women-led enterprises are poised to expand their role in India’s small-business economy.
