Brands
McDonald’s launches Tote Drop Meal at Rs 299
Limited-edition tote bag free with special meal, 12–16 Feb
NEW DELHI: McDonald’s India – North and East is serving up more than just burgers this week. The fast-food favourite has introduced the Tote Drop Meal, a limited-time offering that pairs comfort food with a collectable twist.
Priced at Rs 299 and available from 12 to 16 February, while stocks last, the meal comes with a limited-edition McDonald’s tote bag at no extra cost. Think of it as dinner with a souvenir.
The Tote Drop Meal includes two burgers, with a choice of McAloo Tikki and or Veg Surprise, two Cokes and Cheesy Fries. It is a line-up of familiar crowd-pleasers designed for easy sharing, whether with friends, siblings or a well-timed hunger pang.
The real talking point, however, is the tote. Created as a fun and reusable keepsake, the bag adds a dash of style to the standard takeaway. It also joins McDonald’s growing range of collectables that aim to make a quick meal feel like a small event.
The initiative reflects the brand’s focus on turning everyday dining into something a little more memorable. A meal that feeds you and a bag that stays with you is the idea.
The Tote Drop Meal is available across McDonald’s restaurants in North and East India for dine-in orders and through the McDonald’s App. For five days only, it is burgers in one hand and a tote in the other.
Brands
Rohini Laya Venkateswaran named executive director at Gillette India
P&G veteran with two decades of experience steps into leadership role
NEW DELHI: Rohini Laya Venkateswaran has been appointed executive director at Gillette India Pvt. Ltd., bringing with her more than two decades of experience across sales, strategy and brand leadership within the consumer goods sector. In her new role, she will help steer the company’s strategic direction and growth while strengthening its footprint in the grooming and personal care category.
Venkateswaran joins the board after a long career at Procter & Gamble, where she spent nearly 21 years shaping sales strategy, building brands and driving market expansion across India and international markets.
Most recently, she served as chief sales officer for India at P&G. Prior to that, she was vice president and country manager for east gulf markets, overseeing operations in Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar while also guiding sales strategy across the Gulf region, including the UAE.
Earlier in her career, she led sales strategy and planning for India while serving as marketing leader for brands such as Olay and Old Spice. During this stint, she focused on reshaping go-to-market channels and building awareness through digital, social and influencer-led campaigns to drive growth.
Her journey at P&G also included roles such as director sales strategy and planning leader India, associate director modern retail and ecommerce, regional manager for Delhi and Rajasthan, and several key account and trade marketing roles across the country. She also spent time in the United States working on the P&G Walmart international team, collaborating on global retail initiatives.
Venkateswaran holds an MBA in marketing from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from RV College of Engineering.
With her mix of sales acumen, brand-building experience and global exposure, Venkateswaran’s appointment signals a sharpened focus on growth and market leadership for Gillette India.
