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Oriana by GRT launches ‘Milena’ collection with ‘Carved not born’ campaign
MUMBAI: Oriana by GRT has unveiled the ‘Milena Film’, the artistic centrepiece of its new ‘Carved not born’ campaign, conceptualised and created by Schbang. More than just a campaign asset, the film is a bold statement of artistry and intent, celebrating women who carve their own brilliance while spotlighting the craftsmanship of the ‘Milena’ collection.
Inspired by the timeless elegance of art deco, the Milena collection translates bold geometry and structured sophistication into a visual narrative where jewellery takes centre stage. The story unfolds through movement, projection, and cinematography, creating an experience that is as much about emotion as it is about design.
At its heart, the ‘Milena’ film reflects the belief that greatness is not inherited but created. This idea comes alive through the interplay of Kalaripayattu, symbolising discipline and strength, and contemporary dance, representing fluidity and freedom. Together, they form a metaphor for today’s Oriana woman, rooted in tradition yet unafraid of modernity, graceful yet powerful, ambitious yet limitless.
The film pushes the boundaries of jewellery storytelling by blending choreography with AI-generated projections and CGI artistry, elevating jewellery into a larger-than-life protagonist. An original score, fusing Indian classical influences with modern rhythms, heightens the experience and amplifies the story’s sense of power and grace.
Beyond the film, the campaign extends into digital formats ranging from iphone-shot reels to CGI showcases of craftsmanship and AI-powered creatives, positioning Oriana not just as a jewellery brand but as a cultural voice of modern self-expression.
“With the Milena campaign, our ambition was to create more than a jewellery campaign, but an evocative story that honours the artistry of the collection and the spirit of the Oriana woman,” said Schbang, associate vice president, Vrinda Bajaj.
The ‘Milena’ film sets a new benchmark for jewellery campaigns, combining design inspiration, cutting-edge technology, and emotional resonance to reinforce Oriana’s belief that brilliance is not bestowed. It is carved, one choice, one moment, one masterpiece at a time.
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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.
