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Grasim Industries appoint Srishti Sawhney as President and Global Brand Head, Pulp & Fibre
MUMBAI: Grasim Industries has appointed Srishti Sawhney as the President and Global Brand Head for Pulp & Fibre Business. In her new role, Sawhney’s mandate will be to strengthen and enhance the communication and branding of the ingredient brand Liva. She will also chart out the strategy to showcase the dynamism of product and capitalise on opportunities that would result in exponential growth. There will be key focus on collaboration and partnerships that will further solidify the brands positioning and key offerings.
Rajeev Gopal, Global Chief Sales & Marketing Officer & Group Executive President, Grasim Industries | Pulp & Fibre, said “Srishti Sawhney’s appointment is an extension of the company’s ongoing efforts towards building agile teams and integrated structures to deliver maximum growth and perception for the ingredient brand. We are confident that Srishti’s razor sharp focus will move the company forward in its next phase of growth and expansion.”
With nearly three decades of varied experience, Srishti will bring her learnings from handling multiple consumer and luxury brands to the strategy that will be charted out for the communication and branding of Liva and its sub-brands.
Srishti Sawhney, President and Global Brand Head, Grasim Industries, Pulp & Fibre Business said, “The growing complexity of marketing platforms calls for a multi-dimensional approach that is collaborative and integrated in nature. I am extremely excited to be a part of Birla’s futuristic division and am looking forward to working with the team to start a new chapter for the Pulp & Fibre business. Our aim is to communicate and create a clear image of the brands – for the consumers to relate to and trade to see the functionality of.”
Srishti has previously handled and been a key player in the marketing and communication strategies of top companies and brands like Spark44, Jaguar Land Rover India, Audi India, DY&R, JWT, Leo Burnett & McCann, in that order. She was instrumental in launching brands like Bacardi, Colgate Total, Sprite, Georgia & Diet Coke in India.
Brands
Funskool enters vehicle toy segment with Blazetrix range
Three construction themed toys priced at Rs 549 mark Made in India push.
MUMBAI: Playtime is shifting gears and it’s revving up with a distinctly desi engine. Funskool India Ltd. has rolled into the vehicle toy segment with Blazetrix, a new Made-in-India range aimed at turning passive play into hands-on action. The debut line-up under Blazetrix leans into a construction theme, introducing three models Buzz Claw, Core Crush and Iron Hook. Built around movement and interaction, the toys are designed to encourage children to build, race and experiment, blending play with motor skill development and social engagement.
But this isn’t just about toy cars with a twist. The range comes wrapped in a narrative layer, complete with storylines and visually engaging packaging, pushing the experience beyond the toy itself into a more immersive play ecosystem.
Manufactured locally, the collection reflects Funskool’s ongoing push towards domestic production while maintaining global benchmarks in safety, durability and quality. The move also aligns with a broader shift in consumer demand, where parents are increasingly looking for toys that combine entertainment with developmental value.
At a price point of Rs 549, the range is positioned as an accessible entry into a category typically dominated by international brands. The affordability, coupled with its interactive features, signals a strategy aimed at scaling quickly across urban households.
With Blazetrix, Funskool isn’t just adding a new product line, it’s stepping into a high-engagement category with a clear pitch: less screen time, more hands-on play. And if the bet pays off, the brand could well find itself driving a new lane in India’s evolving toy market.
