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L&T Finance Ltd unveils TVCs for the launch of ‘The Complete Home Loan’
Mumbai: L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF), one of the leading retail financiers, introduces its latest TV commercials, set to revolutionise the way people perceive home loans. Titled ‘The Complete Home Loan’, the TV commercials combine witty humour with relatable scenarios to create situations that are entertaining as well as informative, with the tagline, ‘Kum Nahi, Complete.’
The company has launched a series of three TV commercials, with first commercial introducing the customers to ‘Home Décor Finance’ and the second and third introducing the customers to benefits such as ‘digitised process’ and ‘dedicated relationship manager’.
The company has also launched its sonic brand identity by unveiling a musical logo that reinforces the company’s purpose: ‘retail, digital, and sustainable’. The musical logo is created with a harmonious blend of melodies, rhythms, and tones that reflect the Company’s attributes, core values, emotions, and brand personality.
LTF chief marketing officer Kavita Jagtiani said, “We are building futuristic digital solutions by integrating technology across all our customer touchpoints. With the launch of our first-ever campaign, we are excited to present ‘The Complete Home Loan’ proposition that is set to meet customers’ expectations while addressing their needs. Our well-designed offerings like Home Décor Finance, Digitized Process, and Dedicated Relationship Manager inspired us to introduce the ‘Kum Nahi, Complete’ tagline which promptly communicates to customers that they should not settle for less. Furthermore, we have also incorporated an essence of our newly launched Sonic brand identity into this campaign. It is a musical expression of our brand’s purpose and will continue to foster consistent engagement and a heartfelt connection with our diverse 2.3 crore customer base.”
The TV commercials have been created by Dentsu India. Speaking at the launch, Dentsu Creative India CEO Amit Wadhwa said, “Our TV commercials are meticulously crafted to connect with the audience by showcasing everyday life situations in an amusing way. By delving deep into introducing the protagonist as a relatable person in the scenarios and making clever use of mnemonics, we aim to not only entertain but also communicate key product offerings and make our campaign memorable. The journey we’ve embarked upon with LTF has been incredibly fulfilling, and we look forward to co-creating such impactful campaigns in the future.”
The company has launched an integrated marketing campaign (IMC) across cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chandigarh, and Surat. The Sonic brand identity will be a part of this IMC. As part of the campaign, the company is one of the co-presenting sponsors for IPL, and the TV commercials are being streamed on Jio Cinema (Connected TV) during IPL matches. The Company will advertise on prominent news channels during the pre-election results and on poll counting days. In addition, the company is also conducting several initiatives like influencer marketing, outdoor hoardings, on-ground events, and leveraging its social media channels.
Speaking at the launch of the company’s musical logo, BrandMusiq founder Rajeev Raja said, “Developing the Sonic identity for a leading financial services brand like LTF was a wonderful experience. We feel proud to note that the LTF MOGOSCAPE will now be used across all digital and physical touchpoints as well as the core communications of the brand. Additionally, our exploration of folk variations within the Sonic palette ensures genuine resonance with the communities that LTF serve through their extensive feet-on-street workforce. We are confident that it will elevate LTF’s customer experience with consistent engagement across platforms.”
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Raghu Rai passes away at 83, leaves behind iconic legacy
Padma Shri-winning photographer documented history across 5 decades.
MUMBAI: The lens may have stilled, but the stories it captured will never fade. Raghu Rai, one of India’s most celebrated photojournalists, passed away on April 26, 2026, at the age of 83. He breathed his last at a private hospital in New Delhi after battling cancer and age-related health issues.
His son, Nitin Rai, revealed that Rai had been diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago, which later spread to the stomach and, more recently, the brain. Despite multiple rounds of treatment, his health had declined in recent months.
Born in 1942 in Jhang, Punjab (now in Pakistan), Rai entered photography in his early twenties, inspired by his elder brother, photographer S. Paul. Beginning his career in the mid-1960s, he went on to build a body of work that spanned more than five decades, contributing to global publications such as Time, Life, GEO, Le Figaro, The New York Times, Vogue, GQ and Marie Claire.
His global recognition took a decisive leap in 1977 when legendary French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson nominated him to join Magnum Photos, placing him among the world’s most respected visual storytellers.
Rai’s lens chronicled both power and poignancy. He photographed towering figures such as Indira Gandhi, Dalai Lama, Bal Thackeray, Satyajit Ray and Mother Teresa, while also documenting defining moments like the Bhopal gas tragedy later captured in his book Exposure: A Corporate Crime.
Over the years, he published more than 18 books, building an archive that blended journalism with artistry. His contributions were recognised early when he was awarded the Padma Shri in 1972 for his coverage of the Bangladesh War and refugee crisis. In 1992, he was named “Photographer of the Year” in the United States for his work in National Geographic, and in 2009, he was honoured with the Officier des Arts et des Lettres by the French government.
Rai is survived by his wife Gurmeet, son Nitin, and daughters Lagan, Avani and Purvai. His last rites will be held at Lodhi Cremation Ground in New Delhi at 4 pm on Sunday.
With his passing, Indian photojournalism loses not just a pioneer, but a patient observer of history, one frame at a time.
