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Havells India celebrates 74th Independence Day with mega virtual event “Humse hai Hindustan”
NEW DELHI: Havells India Limited, a technology-led Fast-Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) and consumer durable company is hosting a mega virtual event to celebrate India's upcoming 74th Independence Day. Marking the celebration of a lifetime for the wider Havells ecosystem, the brand has created an opportunity for its channel partners, distributors, retailers, electricians, vendors, associates, and employees across India to join a common celebration platform, “Hum Se hai Hindustan”. The event will be live streamed on Storytech at 5PM on 15th August 2020 and expects more than 1 Lakh viewers to join in. The event link can also be accessed on the brand's social media handles on Facebook and YouTube and through a browser-based platform as well.
As the pandemic redefines the new normal, Havells takes yet another unique step to engage and enthuse its audience with the first of its kind virtual event within the electrical industry. The virtual event will feature an exclusive interaction with actor Vicky Kaushal and messages from renowned celebrities like Ranveer Singh, Shraddha Kapoor, Mohanlal, Mahesh Babu, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Sugandha Mishra, Anu Malik, and Sailesh Lodha. Apart from this, the event will also witness performances by Indian Idol stars and renowned poets.
Since its inception, Havells has borne the flag of ‘Make In India’ and has cemented its belief of self-reliant India by setting up world class manufacturing plants in India. Implementing Innovation across manufacturing process through AI based solutions, new customer outreach strategies with offline to online push, Havells introduced many measures during this challenging time to address its employees, partners and customers as well. This virtual mega event is yet another step to ensure that Havells’ stakeholders continue to experience the brand across various touchpoints and create memorable milestones.
Commenting on the occasion, Havells India VP- marketing Amit Tiwari said, “We are delighted to host the industry’s first virtual event to celebrate India’s 74th Independence Day. Havells has always believed in creating a better tomorrow and “Hum se hai Hindustan” event not only marks the glorious celebration of the country’s 74th Independence Day but celebrates the spirit of a self-reliant India. This is also an occasion to corroborate our commitment to the country, towards creating a stronger local economy and a truly made in India brand. We are thankful to our partners, employees and consumers for supporting our belief and our journey so far”
The flag hoisting ceremony will be facilitated by the Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. Anil Rai Gupta and respective branch heads during the opening ceremony of the event, followed by the performances such as singing, poetry, etc. The event will be a tribute from Havells family and its channel partners towards our motherland.
Havells plans to reach out to the maximum audiences with a target of one lakh viewers, through its innovative campaigns using aggressive WhatsApp marketing, SMS, emailers which will be the crucial proposition to reach out to its stakeholders.
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Aman Gupta’s OFF/BEAT secures Rs 100 crore seed funding round
Bessemer backs new venture betting on AI and India’s digital shift
MUMBAI: Aman Gupta has raised Rs 100 crore in seed funding for his new venture OFF/BEAT, with Bessemer Venture Partners leading the round as it bets on a new wave of AI-led, consumer-first businesses in India.
The funding marks an early but significant push for OFF/BEAT, which is positioned to tap into a rapidly evolving market shaped by a digitally native generation and advances in artificial intelligence. The venture aims to build at the intersection of culture and technology, where brand identity and innovation increasingly go hand in hand.
Gupta, best known for co-founding boAt and scaling it into a Rs 3,000 crore-plus business, is now looking to apply those learnings to a new playbook. His focus this time is not just on building a consumer brand, but on leveraging AI and global networks to accelerate growth.
OFF/BEAT founder Aman Gupta said, “Having built from scratch before, I know what capital can do and what it cannot. This time, I was looking for partners with a global perspective who can help me leverage technology and AI, because that is where the future lies. Bessemer’s track record with companies like Anthropic, Shopify, Canva and LinkedIn says it all.”
The choice of investor reflects that ambition. Bessemer Venture Partners has backed global technology players such as Anthropic, Shopify, Canva and LinkedIn, bringing not just capital but strategic support and global reach.
Bessemer Venture Partners partner Anant Vidur Puri said, “We back founders who see around corners. Aman saw how a new India would come to think about aspiration, identity and quality, and built boAt as proof. He is now applying that same instinct to a market being reshaped by AI and by a generation with entirely new expectations.”
The investment comes at a time when India’s startup ecosystem is being reshaped by both consumer behaviour and technological disruption. Founders are increasingly expected to understand not just products, but the cultural shifts that drive adoption.
For OFF/BEAT, the journey is just beginning, but the signal is clear. In a market where attention is fleeting and expectations are rising, building something truly distinctive may be the only way to stay on beat.
