Brands
iCubesWire bags digital mandate for AMB Group
MUMBAI: iCubesWire,a digital marketing solution and concept provider has bagged the digital media mandate for AMB Group, a renowned real estate developer of Delhi NCR.
iCubesWire will be responsible for driving and delivering the overall digital marketing requirements of AMB Group. The entire mandate covers social, ORM, listening, search, technology, digital creative and other media duties.
iCubesWire CEO and founder Sahil Chopra says, “We are delighted to add yet another prestigious account to our kitty. We are geared up to present out-of-the-box ideas which will uplift its brand presence digitally and helps meet their desired goals. It is a great opportunity for us and we look forward to a splendid start.”
AMB group director Manoj Sethi adds, “We are excited to onboard iCubesWire as our digital partner. With their innovative ideas & pathbreaking strategies, we are certain to soar new heights in the digital world. We look forward to maintaining a healthy relationship with them.”
Brands
Zydus Wellness expands Ritebite Max Protein into new formats
RTD shakes, ghee jaggery bars and Korean chips target $10–12 bn protein market.
MUMBAI: Protein is no longer just gym talk, it’s making a full-course entry into everyday India. Zydus Wellness Ltd. is stretching its Ritebite Max Protein portfolio across three new formats, signalling a sharper push to turn protein from a niche supplement into a daily habit. The expansion brings ready-to-drink (RTD) protein shakes, culturally rooted ghee jaggery bars, and Korean-inspired protein chips under one umbrella, an attempt to build what the company calls a “multi-format protein ecosystem”. The move targets India’s rapidly expanding protein market, currently estimated at $10–12 billion and growing at a mid-teen CAGR.
The numbers suggest the strategy already has legs. In Q3 FY26, Ritebite Max Protein posted near double-digit EBITDA margins following its acquisition, driven by distribution expansion, product innovation and broader category tailwinds.
At the centre of the rollout is convenience. The newly launched RTD shakes available in Choco Burst and Berry Blush deliver 26 grams of protein per 250 ml serving, designed for on-the-go consumption. Meanwhile, the “Roots” Ghee Jaggery Protein Bars blend traditional Indian ingredients with whey and casein, offering 10 grams of protein and 4 grams of fibre per serving.
But the play isn’t just about nostalgia. On the other end of the spectrum, Korean-flavoured protein chips featuring variants like Hot Chilli, Barbeque and Gochujang tap into global snacking trends. Each 60-gram serving delivers 10 grams of protein and 4 grams of fibre, alongside claims such as no palm oil and gluten-free formulation.
The broader insight is clear: the protein category is fragmenting along lifestyle lines. One cohort is leaning into familiarity and traditional formats, while another is chasing novelty and international flavours. Zydus is betting it can straddle both worlds.
With a nationwide rollout planned across e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms, the company is positioning Ritebite Max Protein not just as a product line, but as a day-long consumption habit, one shake, bar, or chip at a time.
