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John Abraham is Samsung Mobile’s brand ambassador
MUMBAI: Technology firm Samsung has launched its new, sporty bar type colour phone the SGH C210 in the Indian market. The company states that the SGH –C210 is the lightest bar type phone in its category.
It has some useful power packed features like 65K UFB LCD Colour Screen, Java, Wap, GPRS for internet connectivity, MMS messaging capabilities and a 1000 phonebook and a 200 SMS memory.
Bollywood star John Abraham will be this phone’s brand ambassador. The director of Samsung’s Telecom division HC Ryu says, “We welcome John as Brand ambassador for Samsung Mobiles. John is trendy and cool and his youthful appeal will be leveraged to bring out the style and functional superiority of Samsung Mobiles.”
Abraham says, “I am happy to be associated with Samsung Mobiles. Samsung phones are sporty and cool and that’s probably why you see the younger generation using Samsung phones. For me, form follows function and I’m happy to say that the Samsung SGH C-210 is functionally as cool as it looks”.
Ryu adds, “The classic colours, functional simplicity and superior ergonomics of the SGH C 210 make it a truly superior communication solution.” The SGH C210 too has been customised to better meet the needs of Indian consumers.
This phone supports seven regional Indian language menus including Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati and Kannada. The C210’s embedded emoticon box lets the user to express himself / herself with dozens of expressive symbols while messaging.
Samsung,is aiming to fuel its growth in the Indian mobile market through new feature rich handset introductions, strategic operator tie ups as well as by enhancing its penetration in the Indian market. In the first half of this year itself, Samsung has introduced 14 new advanced, innovative colour phones in the Indian market. Last month, Samsung India gave a boost to its mobile distribution network by appointing the Bangalore based, United Telelinks as its national distributor for mobile phones in the country.
Brands
Devyani International names Sandeep Anand, Robinder Singh in key roles
Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee businesses see leadership refresh from April
MUMBAI: Devyani International has strengthened its senior leadership bench with a fresh set of appointments across its key brands, Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee, signalling a sharper focus on growth and brand momentum.
The company has appointed Sandeep Anand as chief marketing officer and business head for Pizza Hut. His appointment, approved by the board via a circular resolution on April 3, follows a recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, as reported by CNBC-TV18. Anand will officially step into the role on April 6, 2026.
He takes over from Vijay Gogate, who currently serves as chief executive officer for Pizza Hut within the company’s operations. The move marks a strategic transition as the brand looks to sharpen its marketing and business playbook in a competitive quick service restaurant market.
Anand brings over two decades of experience across the food and FMCG sectors, with a strong track record in brand building and innovation. His career spans roles at major consumer-facing companies including Domino’s, Zydus Wellness, Zomato, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Reckitt and Ranbaxy, giving him a well-rounded perspective on both scale and agility.
Alongside this, Robinder Singh has been appointed business head for Costa Coffee and the company’s airport operations. He too will assume his new role on April 6, bringing more than 18 years of experience in operations, business expansion and customer experience transformation.
The twin appointments come at a time when Devyani International is doubling down on leadership depth to steer its portfolio through evolving consumer preferences and heightened competition. With fresh faces at the helm of two key verticals, the company appears set to brew up its next phase of growth with renewed energy.
