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Kundan Gold Refinery launches campaign for gold coins
MUMBAI: Gold has deep routed significance in the Indian culture, its traditions and is an integral part of religious connotations. It holds an auspicious status in Indian marriages and considered to bring blessings of Goddess Lakshmi for the bride and groom. Therefore, people are more conscious and look for trustworthy sources while purchasing a precious metal as a blessing for the new member of the family.
Private gold refinery, Kundan Gold Refinery has launched a new brand campaign with the tagline “Bharosa Hai toh Hum Hai”.
The TV commercial starts with a woman asking her husband to buy gold as a shagun for their daughter-in law, to which husband nodded that he has already bought it. Hearing this, wife gets annoyed and says, he should have consulted her as people, nowadays, sell anything in the name of gold and one must check whether the gold is pure and certified.
The husband smiles and brings a box of Kundan Group Gold Coin and emphasises that this is from the government approved refinery with 999.9 percent guaranteed purity and 100 per cent buy back. The wife becomes happy at the husband’s efforts on researching the right product and asks him to gift to their daughter in law. To her surprise, the husband says that it is for her.
The campaign aims to highlight the brand’s commitment and priority towards quality and customer satisfaction and is launched to strengthen customer trust and make Kundan an ultimate choice for customers.
Kundan group director Vidit Garg says, “Since the inception of Kundan Gold refinery, we have been committed to providing best-in-class products and services to our customers. Our core priority is to bring right quality products for end customers. Moreover, through the campaign, we have taken an unconventional route and shift the focus to educate customers on the importance of buying a right product at an affordable price.”
“Trust plays an important role while buying a precious and expensive item like gold, especially when it comes to gifting this bride or groom. As a brand, we have always understood customer requirements and brought products and solutions matching up their expectations in terms of affordability and quality. We are committed putting our customers first by providing unmatchable experience in buying gold coins,” he adds.
The campaign was conceptualised by creative agency, C’lab.
C’lab national creative director Saurabh Dasgupta mentions, “Gold holds great importance in Indian culture. However, when it comes to gifting gold, people think of only jewellery, we wanted to change that perception and replace it with Kundan coins.”
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Ameya Velankar steps down as Uber’s head of marketing for India & South Asia
Veteran marketer exits after more than seven years with the ride-hailing giant.
MUMBAI: After more than seven years of steering Uber through the bumpy roads of India’s mobility market, Ameya Velankar has decided to change lanes. Ameya Velankar has stepped down as Head of Marketing for India and South Asia, marking the end of a significant chapter at the ride-hailing company. He had been with Uber since 2019, taking on multiple roles in product and category marketing before rising to lead the marketing function for the region in 2021.
During his tenure, Velankar played a key role in strengthening Uber’s positioning in one of its most competitive and dynamic markets. He helped drive localised marketing strategies and scale adoption across key offerings such as Auto, Moto, Rentals and Intercity, tailoring global platforms to Indian consumer needs.
Prior to joining Uber, Velankar built his marketing expertise at leading consumer companies including SC Johnson and Marico, where he handled category and product leadership roles. His career began at RPG Enterprises.
Details of his next professional move have not been disclosed.
In a fast-evolving mobility landscape where brands constantly battle for attention, Ameya Velankar helped Uber stay relevant and resonant with millions of Indian users. As he moves on from the driver’s seat of marketing, the company will now look for fresh ideas to keep its wheels turning smoothly.
