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Joy spreads fresh glow with Sanya’s cream comeback
MUMBAI: Now that’s what you call a glow-up! Joy Personal Care has rolled out a refreshing new campaign for its much-loved skin fruits moisturising cream, bringing actor Sanya Malhotra back to the spotlight as the face of its legacy moisturiser. The breezy film breathes new life into a household classic while keeping its trademark warmth intact.
The TVC flips the traditional ‘bride-seeing’ moment into a modern-day social media scene. When Sanya is quizzed by a prospective groom’s mother, she turns the living room into a mini influencer studio, ring light and all, to shoot her quirky “OG product” review of Joy Skin Fruits Moisturising Cream. What follows is a mix of humour, confidence and family charm that ends in a cheerful dance, all wrapped in Joy’s signature message, ‘beautiful by nature.’
Blending nostalgia with gen z flair, the ad celebrates a product that’s been hydrating Indian skin for generations. Enriched with apple and jojoba oil, the cream promises 48-hour moisturisation, radiant softness and zero stickiness, making it as relevant for today’s users as it was for their mums.
“Joy Skin Fruits has always been part of households that trust what works,” said RSH Global co-founder and chairman Sunil Agarwal. “With this TVC, we wanted to highlight timeless relevance in a fun, contemporary way.”
Chief marketing officer Poulomi Roy added that the film reflects changing skincare preferences, “Younger audiences value authenticity and effectiveness, and Sanya’s relatability bridges our heritage with their aspirations.”
For Sanya, the collaboration felt like home. “Joy Skin Fruits has always been my go-to for deep moisturisation,” she said. “This campaign’s playful twist made it such a joy to shoot.”
The film is being amplified across TV, Youtube, and social media, ensuring that Joy’s creamy charm continues to shine through generations, one glowing face at a time.
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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.
