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ITC unveils candyman tadka lollipop with sweet & tangy twist
Mumbai: ITC Candyman, has introduced its latest offering, candyman tadka lollipop, making it the brand’s highly anticipated entry into the lollipop segment. This new offering delivers a delightful fusion of sweet and tangy flavours, setting a new benchmark in the confectionery industry.
Candyman Tadka Lollipop is designed to captivate taste buds with its green mango and tamarind variants, complemented by a masala-filled centre that releases an explosion of flavours. The product’s playful tagline, “Sweet Outside, Naughty Inside”, perfectly captures the fun and mischievous spirit Candyman is known for.
The brand also released a new campaign announcing the launch. The campaign captures the playful nature of its young audience who, while appearing sweet and innocent, also have a naughty side – just like the delicious Candyman Tadka lollipop that starts sweet but has a naughty yet tasty masala surprise within.
Speaking about the launch, Chocolates, Coffee and Confectionary COO Rohit Dogra remarked, “Candyman Tadka is an exciting expansion for us as we enter the lollipop category. This product represents our commitment to innovation and pushing boundaries in the confectionery space. With its unique masala-filled core and the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavours, Candyman Tadka offers a refreshing experience that truly stands out in the market. We are confident that this launch will further strengthen ITC’s presence in the Confectionery category and open up exciting avenues for growth.”
Commenting on the new TVC Campaign, FCBUlka Bangalore president Damodaran Nair the agency responsible for creating the campaign, said, “The younger audience have a playful duality – they’re not just sweet; they can be cheeky and mischievous when they want to be. That’s why Candyman Tadka Lollipop is the perfect match, bringing a bold twist to the traditional lollipop. We saw the opportunity to shake up the category and create a fun, cheeky campaign that captures this flavorful combination. We’re excited to see how Candyman Tadka will redefine the way lollipops are enjoyed in India. And we know this is just the start of something big.”
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Time brings TIME100 Next franchise to India with Reliance
List to spotlight 100 emerging leaders, gala set for December 2026 in Mumbai.
MUMBAI: It’s about time India’s next wave got a global spotlight and now, it’s on the list. New York-headquartered Time is expanding its TIME100 Next franchise to India, partnering with Reliance Industries Limited to launch TIME100 Next India, its first international extension of the rising leaders platform. The announcement was made at the Time100 Gala in New York by Jessica Sibley and Nita Mukesh Ambani, signalling a strategic push to tap into India’s growing influence across sectors.
The India edition will recognise 100 emerging leaders from the country and the global Indian diaspora, spanning business, science, sports, arts and social impact. The list will be curated by Time’s editorial team and published online, continuing the franchise’s focus on identifying individuals shaping the future.
The initiative will culminate in a gala event scheduled for December 2026 at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, anchoring the platform within India’s cultural and business ecosystem.
TIME’s broader Time100 franchise has steadily expanded its global footprint since 2021 through events and impact-led initiatives. Executives noted that India’s growing pool of influential voices and innovators made it a natural next step for the platform’s international ambitions.
For Reliance, the partnership aligns with its broader push to support emerging talent and ideas on a global stage. For Time, it marks a timely bet on India not just as a market, but as a talent engine shaping the next chapter of global leadership.
