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HUL most prolific advertiser in week 32: BARC
Mumbai: The top-ten advertisers list for BARC week 32 (7 August to 13 August) was led by Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) with ad volume of 4445.94 (‘000 secs). The FMCG giant’s last week’s score was 5487.39 (‘000 secs).
Reckitt Benckiser (India) Ltd maintained its hold at the second position. The consumer goods company, unlike HUL, saw an increased ad volume of 3939.47 in week 32 compared to 3213.56 in week 31.
Rest of the list was dominated by other FMCG players, namely, Cadburys India Ltd, Reliance Retail Ltd, Brooke Bond Lipton India Ltd, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd, Procter & Gamble, ITC Ltd, and Colgate Palmolive India Ltd, in that order, with the only exception being Asian Paints Ltd – at the seventh place.
Leading the top ten brands tally across genres were RB’s Dettol and Dettol toilet soaps with ad volume of 795.76 and 574.43 respectively.
Horlicks, Vimal Elaichi Pan Masala, Lizol, Asian Paints Royale Glitz, Jiomart, Veet Cold Wax Strip, Harpic Bathroom Cleaner, and Clinic Plus Shampoo followed.
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
