Brands
ITC Aashirvaad gets fibre in the spotlight
MUMBAI: Looks like India’s finally talking roughage without getting rough around the edges. As part of Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2025, ITC Aashirvaad teamed up with the Institute of Home Economics (Delhi University) to host an engaging seminar on the role of dietary fibre in health.
With digestive health concerns on the rise, recent surveys reveal that over 70 per cent of Indians fall short of daily fibre needs, women more than men. The findings, from Aashirvaad’s multigrain happy tummy survey covering eight lakh respondents, point to an urgent need for dietary awareness as low fibre intake is increasingly linked to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
AIIMS dietitian Richa Jaiswal led the expert session, stressing how fibre-rich foods are vital for both prevention and management of non-communicable diseases. “There’s an urgent need to re-emphasise fibre’s role in maintaining gut health,” she said, urging future nutritionists to be champions of awareness.
Reinforcing the brand’s commitment, Aashirvaad Staples and Meals, ITC Ltd. vice president & head of marketing Abhishek Mehrotra, said the initiative aligns with ITC’s ‘Help India eat better’ mission to empower consumers through nutrition education.
Echoing this, ITC Ltd. vice president & head of food sciences Shantanu Das, added that the company continues to focus on science-backed dietary solutions to improve community well-being.
The session wrapped up with a spirited Q&A and a creative inter-college recipe contest, where students reinvented traditional dishes with a nutritious twist, proving that when it comes to better health, the secret really is in the fibre.
Brands
Akoirah rolls out Diamond Draw campaign across cities for Akshaya Tritiya
Festive offer blends discounts with prize draws to boost jewellery shopping buzz
MUMBAI: Akoirah has launched a festive ‘Diamond Draw’ campaign across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Pune, aiming to add a dash of excitement to jewellery shopping ahead of Akshaya Tritiya.
Running from April 6 to 19, the limited-period initiative offers customers a chance to win diamond jewellery worth Rs 1.5 lakh with every eligible purchase. Winners will be announced in-store, with one winner selected per outlet, turning a traditional shopping ritual into a more interactive experience.
Alongside the draw, the brand is also offering a flat 20 per cent discount on diamond value during the campaign period, positioning the offer as both celebratory and value-driven.
The move reflects a broader shift in festive retail strategies, where brands are looking beyond straightforward discounts to create more engaging, experience-led campaigns. By linking each purchase to a unique entry in a store-specific draw, the campaign aims to keep participation simple while ensuring fairness across locations.
Speaking on the initiative, Akoirah founder Namita Kothari said the idea was to make festive buying more meaningful and rewarding. She noted that while Akshaya Tritiya remains deeply rooted in tradition, customers today are increasingly seeking memorable shopping experiences alongside value.
The campaign also taps into evolving consumer preferences, with buyers leaning towards lighter, design-led jewellery rather than purely weight-based purchases. This shift has encouraged brands to combine product appeal with experiential elements to drive footfall and engagement.
Backed by digital promotions and in-store activations, the Diamond Draw campaign is expected to build momentum during the festive window. As competition intensifies around key buying occasions, initiatives like these underline how jewellery brands are reimagining the retail experience to keep customers coming back for more than just the sparkle.
