Brands
Men of Platinum gives fans a rare face-to-face with Dhoni
MUMBAI: When admiration meets access, Men of Platinum scores a six. The brand has launched Moment With Mahi, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for fans to meet cricket legend MS Dhoni. Platinum Guild International (PGI) India’s men’s jewellery brand takes its partnership with the iconic captain a step further, blending fandom, platinum, and unforgettable experiences into a single campaign.
Anchored in the MS Dhoni Signature Edition collection, launched last October, the initiative allows fans to own a piece of the legend while getting the chance to meet him in person. The campaign film opens with the roar of stadiums and young fans perfecting Dhoni’s helicopter shot on local grounds, weaving through murals, glowing high-rises, and match-winning moments on screens across the country. The narrative builds to an emotional climax: fans encountering their hero face-to-face.
PGI-India consumer marketing director Sujala Martis said, “Fans don’t just follow idols, they live their stories. With the MS Dhoni Signature Edition and Moment With Mahi, we’ve transformed admiration into access, offering a rare chance to meet the legend while celebrating the festive season.”
Famous Innovation executive creative director Tenzin Wangdi added, “Dhoni represents the rare values Men of Platinum stands for: composure, courage, and inner strength. This campaign turns long-distance admiration into an intimate, unforgettable experience for fans.”
The campaign debuts across digital platforms, television, print, outdoor, and retail points, ensuring Moment With Mahi becomes a cultural conversation online and offline. Crafted from 95 per cent pure platinum and etched with Dhoni’s signature, the collection not only celebrates cricketing excellence but also connects fans to the enduring legacy of a sporting icon.
This festive season, Men of Platinum proves that true rarity lies not just in precious metal, but in moments that last a lifetime.
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.
