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JSW Cements plans Rs 30 crore campaign
BENGALURU: JSW Cement has a manufacturing capacity of six million tonnes per annum (tpa) or just two per cent of the 300 million tpa capacity that India has, however all of it is Portland Slag Cement or PSC. The company says that over 90 per cent of the cement consumed globally is PSC, but in India the ratio is in single digit percentage. The products offered by JSW Cements include PSC and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag or GBBS, a component required for PSC mix.
JSW Cements director Pankaj Kulkarni said, “With the new governments in place at the centre and the state (Karnataka), we expect the infrastructure sector to get a big boost and the cement sector is expected to grow nine per cent year on year. Metros like Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kochi will lead the way in the southern market.”
The company has now planned a 360 degree campaign, conceputalised by O&M, for south India that will run until the end of the current fiscal with a budget of around Rs 30 crore. “The campaign will have two main objectives – one, to create awareness about the benefits of PSC over other cements available in India, to educate about the way to use PSC and secondly, brand building,” said JSW Cements brand head Rahul Akkare.
The media communication plans include TVC spots on all major TV channels including regional, news, business, entertainment, infotainment, music, movies, sports, local cable; for radio the company has planned spots at peak commuting hours; for print magazines on concrete and construction related business lines, trade lines, monthly main lines; Newspapers -leading dailies in English such as Deccan Chronicle, The Hindu, Indian Express, Times of India; in Telugu – Eenadu, Sakshi, Andhrajyothi, Andhra Prabha, Namasthe Telangana, Hindi Milab, Siasat, Vaarta; financial print publications such as – Economic Times, Business Today.
For out of home (OOH), JSW Cements has plans for presence on bill boards, bus shelters, medians, transit branding – bus/truck/auto; on social media networks like FB, Twitter, Google Plus, Linked-in, through blogs – Architect celebrity bloggers, Real – estate, Civil Engineers, are being targeted. Web-ads – educating consumers about PSC, campaigning with info fusion. For dealers and sub dealers, the company will provide signage and posters. In view of the approaching festival season, JSW Cements has planned to provide buntings and danglers at and near points of sales.
The campaign will have a tagline of ‘Banao pyaae se’ and is set to begin by the end of this month. About Rs 15 crore will be spent on ATL, focusing mainly on television, followed by trade print, social media and digital. About Rs 15 crore will be spent on BTL- we want to approach and train the influencers like the dealers, sub-dealers, masons, engineers, builders, contractors etc. “We are approaching engineering colleges to include the benefits of PSC as a part of the course for architects etc,” informed Akkare.
JSW reaches 1500 dealers and 3500 retailers in eight markets in South India.
O&M handles the creative duties for JSW Cements as well as group company JSW Steel. “We have 2 or 3 pitches for media buying and should decide on a media buying agency soon,” revealed Akkare further.
Brands
Hyundai India posts record April sales with 17-per cent growth
Domestic sales hit 51,902 units, exports stand at 13,708 units
MUMBAI: Hyundai is clearly shifting gears and April has put the pedal firmly to the metal. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has reported its highest-ever domestic sales for the month of April, clocking 51,902 units in April 2026, marking a 17 per cent year-on-year growth. The milestone sets a strong tone for the new financial year, signalling sustained demand momentum across its portfolio. Alongside domestic performance, the company recorded export volumes of 13,708 units for the month, underlining its continued strength in overseas markets.
The growth has been driven by a mix of refreshed models and special editions across segments. Recent launches and updates including the Exter, Verna, Ioniq 5, Creta Summer Edition, Grand i10 NIOS Vibe Edition and Venue Knight Edition have helped keep the line-up competitive in an increasingly crowded market.
A standout performer was the Venue, which recorded its highest-ever monthly domestic sales of 12,420 units. The model’s 5-Star Bharat NCAP safety rating, including for the VENUE N Line, appears to have bolstered consumer confidence, reflecting a broader industry shift where safety credentials are becoming a key purchase driver.
Tarun Garg, Managing Director and CEO, HMIL, said the company has carried forward recent momentum into the new financial year, with product interventions and safety-focused positioning playing a central role in driving growth.
The numbers suggest Hyundai’s strategy is ticking multiple boxes fresh product cycles, safety-led messaging and steady export performance. If April is any indication, the company isn’t just starting the year strong, it’s aiming to keep the engine running at full throttle.
