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Naturtint, Boldify, and Estate: IOSPL’s eco-conscious International Beauty Brands make their debut in India
Mumbai: IOSPL (Infinite Online Shopping Private Limited) the omnichannel partner for global brands in India, has introduced three of its subsidiary brands in the beauty and personal care segment. Naturtint, Boldify, and Estate, in India for the first time and will be their exclusive partner in India. The launch of the three brands in India, which will be taking place at Cosmoprof Mumbai. Here is a brief about the three newcomers to the vast Indian beauty and personal care market.
Naturtint: Healthy, youthful, shiny tresses are something we all want and what if you could get just that without putting your health and the environment at risk? Naturtint, a trailblazer in the hair colour segment, enables you to achieve this with its products that are ammonia, resorcinol, parabens, cocamide DEA, silicones, paraffin, mineral oils, SLS and artificial fragrances free. The brand stands out with its pioneering commitment to excellence, becoming the first USDA-certified Bio-based hair colour line in 2021. The highest rated coloration by American consumers in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 on Amazon, Naturtint sells in more than 30 countries worldwide. Symbolising a legacy of more than 30 years, Naturtint reflects quality and scientific innovation.
Bolidfy: Thick, luscious hair is always envied and longed for, right? Offering hair care that is rooted in celebrating you just as you are, Boldify caters to individuals looking for hassle-free, safe solutions to thinning hair. Prioritising superior quality, Boldify uses plant-based fibres in its products to give users a seamless, real-hair-like finish. Its hairline powder and hair thickening fibres boast a unique blend of ingredients that create a water-resistant, conditioning formula that is mess-free and effective.
Estate Cosmetics: A Canadian sensation redefining ethical beauty, Estate Cosmetics offers an array of high-quality, pigmented, budget-friendly, vegan, and cruelty-free cosmetics. With an unwavering commitment to building a kinder, cleaner world, estate cosmetics crafts luxurious products sans the premium price tag, making beauty affordable and accessible to everyone, reflecting its motto – beauty without boundaries. The brand’s products are formulated with a unique blend of ethically sourced botanicals with an emphasis on Indie ingredients, bringing a harmonious fusion of tradition and modern trends.
Commenting on the launch of the brands in India, IOSPL Founder Bimal Thakkar said, “As IOSPL expands its footprint in the ever-evolving Indian beauty and personal care market, we are thrilled to introduce Naturtint, Boldify, and Estate Cosmetics to discerning consumers seeking sustainable, cruelty-free options. Our commitment to offering innovative, eco-conscious brands aligns with evolving consumer preferences for ethical and safe beauty solutions. We look forward to leveraging the opportunities these brands bring, empowering individuals to embrace beauty with responsibility and without compromise.”
“We at Naturtint, are excited to bring our pioneering, ammonia-free permanent hair colour formulations to the discerning consumers of India. Our commitment to crafting sustainable, cruelty-free solutions resonates with those seeking vibrant, healthy hair without compromising on quality or the environment. As we step into the Indian market, we’re dedicated to offering a spectrum of shades that embody both innovation and nature’s beauty, empowering individuals to express themselves authentically and responsibly,” added Naturtint spokesperson global marketing head Karishma Jeswani.
Further Boldify Marketing Head India Himadri commented, “Boldify is proud to introduce its revolutionary animal test free & vegan hair solutions to India providing a seamless, natural finish for those seeking thicker, fuller hair. Our commitment to quality, convenience, and safety resonates with individuals embracing their unique beauty. We’re excited to offer effective, mess-free hair care that celebrates individuality without compromise. The brand is developed with eminent hairstylists with only 3 ingredients.”
Estate Cosmetics President Gurmeet Tagore said, “We are thrilled to embark on this incredible journey as Estate Cosmetics makes its debut in India, marking a significant milestone for our brand. Partnering with IOSPL for our launch at Cosmoprof Mumbai signifies a meaningful collaboration that aligns with our ethos of redefining ethical beauty. At Estate Cosmetics, our mission extends far beyond makeup; it’s about advocating for positive change and embracing diversity. We take immense pride in offering high-quality, pigmented products that celebrate individuality while remaining cruelty-free and vegan. As we make our mark in India, we are excited to witness the collective impact we can make together.”
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India’s financial sector spent less on TV ads in 2025 but flooded the internet
Banks, insurers and lenders cut tv ads as digital jumps, LIC and Muthoot lead tv and Axis Bank tops online
MUMBAI: India’s banking, financial services and insurance sector, one of the most prolific advertisers in the country, delivered a split verdict on media in 2025. It spent less on television, held its nerve in print, turned up the volume on radio and deluged the internet with a ferocity that left every other medium looking pedestrian. The picture that emerges from TAM AdEx’s cross-media report for the BFSI sector is of an industry in transition, still wedded to the news bulletin but increasingly seduced by the algorithm.
Television: a retreat with caveats
TV ad volumes for the BFSI sector fell 16 per cent in 2025 compared with 2024, a sharp reversal after two years of consistent growth that had pushed volumes 16 per cent above 2021 levels by 2023 and a further 7 per cent higher by 2024. Within 2025 itself, the drop was concentrated in the middle of the year: the second and third quarters saw ad volumes slide 35 per cent each against the first quarter, with a partial recovery of 13 per cent in the fourth.
The retreat did not reshuffle the deck. Life insurance retained first place among TV categories with 19 per cent of ad volumes, mortgage loans held second with 16 per cent, and the top ten categories together accounted for 82 per cent of all BFSI television advertising. The dominance of news channels was equally pronounced: news claimed 68 per cent of ad volumes, general entertainment channels a distant 14 per cent and movies 12 per cent. Together, news and GEC captured 82 per cent of the sector’s television spend. News bulletins alone took 48 per cent of programme-genre volumes, with feature films second at 12 per cent. Prime time, between 6pm and 11pm, drew 34 per cent of ad volumes, followed by afternoon at 22 per cent and morning at 20 per cent. A full 82 per cent of all ads ran between 20 and 40 seconds.
Life Insurance Corporation of India was the sector’s biggest TV spender with 11 per cent of ad volumes. Muthoot Financial Enterprises came second with 9 per cent, followed by National Payments Corporation of India at 6 per cent, Tata AIG General Insurance at 5 per cent and State Bank of India at 5 per cent. The top ten advertisers together accounted for 51 per cent of total TV volumes. Three names were new to the top ten in 2025: Tata AIG General Insurance, IIFL Finance and Tata Capital. At brand level, Muthoot Finance Loan Against Gold led with 9 per cent share, Tata AIG Health Insurance entered the top ten for the first time, and the top ten brands together contributed 35 per cent of ad volumes.
Print: the long climb continues
Print told a different story. Ad space for the BFSI sector has grown every year since 2021, rising 16 per cent in 2022, 30 per cent in 2023, 51 per cent in 2024 and 64 per cent in 2025, all measured against a 2021 baseline. Within 2025, ad space was flat in the second quarter but surged 46 per cent in the third and 33 per cent in the fourth compared with the first. Life insurance led print categories with 21 per cent of ad space, followed by mutual funds and banking services and products at 13 per cent each, and corporate financial institutes at 11 per cent. The top ten categories together took 82 per cent of print ad space. LIC led print advertisers with 6 per cent share, and the top ten together covered just 19 per cent of ad space, a reflection of how fragmented print spending remains. Three new entrants joined the top ten in 2025, with Billion Brains Garage Ventures the only exclusive presence not seen in 2024’s list. In the top ten brands, LIC dominated with a 2 per cent share, while Nippon India Mutual Fund rose to third position from fourth in 2024. English accounted for 62 per cent of print ad space, Hindi for 20 per cent. Business and finance publications took 59 per cent of the genre split. The south zone led regional spending with 33 per cent of print ad space, Bangalore topping that zone, while New Delhi and Mumbai were the leading cities nationally.
Radio: louder than ever
Radio ad volumes for the BFSI sector have climbed steadily, rising 12 per cent above 2021 levels in 2023, 36 per cent in 2024 and 45 per cent in 2025. The quarterly pattern within 2025 was volatile: a sharp drop of 43 per cent in the second quarter and 42 per cent in the third, followed by a near-full recovery in the fourth. Life insurance led radio categories with 22 per cent of volumes, banking services and products second at 14 per cent and corporate NBFCs third at 11 per cent. LIC of India held its position as the leading radio advertiser with 20 per cent of ad volumes; the top ten radio advertisers together covered 69 per cent. Muthoot Financial Enterprises led radio brands with 10 per cent share, five of the top ten brands belonged to LIC alone, and SBI Mutual Fund made a remarkable leap to fifth position from 272nd in 2024. Evening and morning time-bands together captured 84 per cent of radio ad volumes, with evenings at 44 per cent and mornings at 40 per cent. Maharashtra was the leading state for radio BFSI advertising with 18 per cent share; Maharashtra, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh together accounted for 43 per cent.
Digital: the five-times surge
If one number defines the 2025 BFSI advertising story, it is five. Digital ad impressions for the sector multiplied fivefold between 2021 and 2025, having already doubled in 2023 and doubled again in 2024 before the 2025 leap. Within the year, impressions dipped 19 per cent in the second quarter and 12 per cent in the third before recovering 8 per cent above the first quarter by the fourth. Banking services and products led digital categories with 27 per cent of impressions, life insurance and credit cards tied at 19 per cent each, and securities and sharebroking organisations fell from first place in 2024 to fourth in 2025. Axis Bank was the runaway leader among digital advertisers with 12 per cent of impressions, followed by ICICI Bank at 9 per cent, IDFC First Bank at 7 per cent and Kotak Mahindra Bank at 6 per cent. The top ten digital advertisers covered 59 per cent of impressions, and seven of them were new entrants compared with 2024, signalling rapid churn in the digital spending hierarchy. At brand level, Axis Bank led with 9 per cent, ICICI HPCL Super Saver Credit Card vaulted to third place from 921st in 2024, and six of the top ten digital brands were new to the list. Programmatic buying accounted for 91 per cent of all digital BFSI transactions; combined with ad networks, it captured 96 per cent.
The data from TAM AdEx paints the portrait of a sector that still believes in the power of the television news bulletin to sell insurance to the masses, but increasingly knows that the next generation of borrowers, investors and cardholders is scrolling, not watching. The race is now on to reach them before the algorithm serves up someone else’s loan offer first.
