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Hrithik Roshan is Rasna’s new brand ambassador
MUMBAI: Rasna, which claims to enjoy a 93 per cent share of the soft drink concentrates market, has announced that Bollywood star Hritik Roshan is its brand ambassador.
As part of Rasna’s marketing strategy for the summer, Roshan will star in Rasna’s ad campaign along with the naughty and smart Rasna kid, Anuj Pandit. Veteran adman Prahlad Kakkar has directed the two new television commerial’s (TVC’s) for Rasna’s range – Rasna JucUp and Rasna Cola Cola that will hit television channels soon.
Rasna chairman and MD Piruz Khambatta said, “Hrithik Roshan is the perfect fit to Rasna’s philosophy and ideals. He loves kids and is adored by kids and adults alike. Hrithik is the epitome of strong family values and honest commitment, similar to the values that Rasna embodies. Together, he and Rasna symbolise true Indian values and strengths.
“Hrithik’s excellent health and fitness not only in reel life, but also real life embodies the passion that drives Rasna to provide its customers with healthy and high quality products! We take pride in being a brand trusted and loved by people of all ages, across India and are committed to providing the best quality, healthy soft drinks for all to enjoy.”
Brands
Safex Group appoints Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer
Former Standard Chartered executive to steer finance
NEW DELHI: Safex Chemicals has appointed Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer, strengthening its leadership team as the company prepares for the next phase of expansion in specialty chemicals and global agrochemicals.
In her new role, Malhotra will lead the group’s financial strategy, capital architecture and governance framework as Safex scales operations across multiple verticals including branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing.
A chartered accountant and graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, Malhotra brings more than two decades of experience in business finance, strategic planning, corporate banking and client management.
Before joining Safex, she served as executive director, financial markets at Standard Chartered, where she led teams across India and Sri Lanka and worked closely with large corporates, global subsidiaries and commercial banking clients. Her expertise includes capital structuring, treasury operations, risk management and financial markets led financing solutions.
Safex Group promoter director and joint managing director Piyush Jindal, said the appointment comes at a pivotal time for the company. “Safex stands at an inflection point as we build an integrated platform across branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing. Richa’s experience across global financial institutions will strengthen our financial discipline and help unlock value across the group,” he said.
Malhotra said she was looking forward to contributing to the company’s next chapter of growth. “Safex has built a strong reputation over 35 years with its focus on integrity, innovation and agricultural insight. I am excited to be part of the organisation as it expands its footprint in India and global markets,” she said.
The appointment comes as Safex continues to strengthen its financial foundations and scale operations internationally, positioning itself for future growth milestones.
