Brands
LUX welcomes Suhana Khan as brand ambassador on its 100th anniversary
Mumbai: LUX, a beauty soap brand in India proudly celebrates a centenary of excellence in the industry. Launched in 1924, the brand is now present in 100 plus countries globally with a legacy spanning back to Hollywood’s golden era starring iconic stars like Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, and Marilyn Monroe. From the timeless elegance of Hollywood to the modern-day allure of Bollywood and beyond, LUX has adorned the lives of millions. With a star-studded lineup of ambassadors including iconic figures such as Shah Rukh Khan and power couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma to its illustrious roster of ambassadors; alongside luminaries such as Aishwarya Rai, Katrina Kaif, Shu Qi, Kareena Kapoor, Isyana Sarasvati, and Dilraba Dilmurat, LUX continues to symbolize beauty and femininity on a global scale.
Marking its 100th anniversary, LUX is thrilled to announce Suhana Khan as the brand’s newest ambassador for its iconic body wash range. With her embodiment of confidence and authenticity, Suhana represents the spirit of a new generation – bold, unapologetic, and empowered.
Commenting on her association with LUX, Suhana Khan said, “I am truly honoured to be a part of LUX’s centenary celebration and to represent a brand that has epitomized beauty and elegance for generations. LUX has not only adorned the self-care rituals of women worldwide but has also been a beacon of empowerment and self-assurance. As they mark this remarkable milestone, I am excited to embark on this journey with LUX, a brand that shares my values of confidence and authenticity. Together, I look forward to inspiring others to embrace their uniqueness. Here’s to a century of excellence and to many more years of making women own their beauty.”
“For a century, LUX has redefined indulgence with its exquisite fragrances, challenging conventional beauty standards and empowering women worldwide. Crafted in collaboration with the world’s leading perfumers, LUX remains dedicated to inspiring moments of self-care and luxury. With Suhana Khan joining our journey we aim to inspire the next generation of women to embrace self care rituals and express their beauty unapologetically.” said LUX global brand VP Severine Vauleon.
Since 1924, LUX has been serving women who take pride and pleasure in their beauty. LUX offers them not just quality beauty soaps at an affordable price but also an unapologetic expression of beauty & femininity, built around pleasure and modern glamour.
Brands
YES Bank hands the keys to SBI veteran Vinay Tonse as it bets on a new era
Former SBI managing director appointed as YES Bank’s new MD and CEO
MUMBAI: YES Bank is done rebuilding. Now it wants to grow. The private sector lender has appointed Vinay Muralidhar Tonse as managing director and chief executive officer-designate, with RBI approval secured and a start date of April 6, 2026 confirmed. The three-year term signals the bank’s intent to shift gears from crisis recovery to full-throttle expansion.
Tonse, 60, is no stranger to scale. Most recently managing director at State Bank of India, he oversaw a retail book of roughly $800bn in deposits and advances, one of the largest in the country. Before that, he ran SBI Mutual Fund from August 2020 to December 2022, a stint that saw assets under management surge from Rs 4.32 lakh crore to Rs 7.32 lakh crore across market cycles. Add stints in Singapore and four years leading SBI’s overseas operations in Osaka, and the incoming chief arrives with a genuinely global CV.
His academic grounding is equally solid: a commerce degree from St Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bengaluru, and a master’s in commerce from Bangalore University.
The appointment follows an extensive search and evaluation process by the bank’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee. NRC chairperson Nandita Gurjar said the committee unanimously backed Tonse, citing his leadership track record, governance credentials and ability to drive the bank’s next phase of transformation.
Non-executive chairman Rama Subramaniam Gandhi was unequivocal. “I am certain that Vinay Tonse, with his vast experience as a senior banker, will propel YES Bank to its next phase of growth,” Gandhi said, adding that the bank remains focused on strengthening its retail and corporate banking franchises and expanding its branch network.
Rajeev Kannan, non-executive director and senior executive at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, the bank’s largest shareholder, said Tonse’s experience across retail, corporate banking, global markets and asset management positioned him well to lead the lender. SMBC said it looks forward to working with Tonse and the board as YES Bank pursues its ambition of becoming a top-tier private sector lender anchored in strong governance and sustainable growth.
Tonse succeeds Prashant Kumar, who took the helm in March 2020 when YES Bank was in freefall following a severe financial crisis, and spent six years painstakingly stabilising the institution, rebuilding governance and restoring operational scale. Gandhi was generous: “The bank remains indebted to Prashant Kumar, who is responsible for much of what a strong financial powerhouse YES Bank is today.”
Tonse, for his part, struck a purposeful note. “Together with the board and my colleagues, I remain deeply committed to creating long-term value for all our stakeholders,” he said, pledging to build on Kumar’s foundation guided by his personal motto: Make A Difference.
Beyond the balance sheet, Tonse played cricket at college and club level and represented Karnataka in archery at the national championships — sports he credits with teaching him teamwork, situational leadership, discipline and focus. In quieter moments, he reaches for retro Kannada music, classic Hindi songs, and the crooning of Engelbert Humperdinck, Mukesh and Kishore Kumar.
YES Bank has its steady-handed rebuilder in Kumar to thank for survival. Now it has a scale-obsessed growth banker at the wheel. The next chapter starts April 6.
