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Oteria launches a digital film; drives awareness about human body’s Circadian Rhythm for skin health
Mumbai: With its recent entry into the D2C skincare market, Rivpra Formulation’s skin care brand Oteria, today announced the launch of its new brand film, ‘Skincare Symphony with Circadian Rhythm Melody’. In a refreshing melodic spin, the film aims to advocate for holistic skincare practices based on the human body’s Circadian Rhythm, just like the symphonies of a song. Oteria, through its wide product portfolio, encourages customers to opt for skincare which doesn’t feel like a chore but instead allows them to nourish their skin through the day.
The film, conceptualised and produced by M&C Saatchi has been launched across Oteria’s digital platforms, playing to the tunes of one’s Circadian Rhythm and highlighting each product set to a different rhythm for a different time of the day for 24×7 skincare needs. Oteria’s #PlayingToSkin harnesses the power of Circadian Rhythm which plays a vital role in the overall skin health. The Circadian Rhythm is responsible for functions like cell turnover, collagen creation and UV protection, alongside combating other external stressors. Oteria, with its thoughtfully designed products, enables customers to have fun with skincare without the jargon it surrounds.
On the launch of the brand film, Rivpra Formulations & Oteria director Vibhor Rastogi shared, “The film is set against the backdrop of a human body’s circadian rhythm and with Oteria, our goal is to heighten the awareness about skincare that suits the needs of one’s skin, 24×7. The film creatively plays to the rhythm of our day, highlighting the key products and ingredients that customers should be using to replenish their skin through the 4 essential zones of the day – such as the All Rounder Skin Cream and White Tea Face Wash for when you RISE, Radiant Kiwi Mist to revitalise your noon SHINE, Plumpy Skin Serum to unwind and CHILL and lastly Time Travel Under Eye Serum that helps to restore right before you YAWN.”
Furthering Oteria’s commitment, Oteria marketing head Aditi Jain added, “As a brand, we take pride in providing gender-neutral holistic skincare solutions with a comprehensive approach to skin, hair and body care and the film is a testament to that commitment.”
Behind the visual storytelling, M&C Saatchi February managing director Gopal S Krishnan said, “The idea behind this film is to break away from the usual clutter of overloaded information, filled with jargons and terminologies, before and after feel, et al by the skincare industry. Oteria brand film brings the best of science and nature and makes skincare easy to understand and accessible to all genders. The film’s catchy melody effortlessly takes you through a person’s whole day, by simply following the body’s natural circadian rhythm by using the 4 simple routines of Oteria at the 4 times of the day. Grooving, dancing and singing the protagonist does it all! And gets the most effective results by simply using the right product at the right time. It is only an added pro that the harmony is fun and groovy!”
Following its debut in the D2C Skincare space, the brand launched 19 products and plans to launch 30 more products by 2026. With these product lines, the company is promoting skin awareness and education about one’s Circadian Rhythm. All Oteria products are available on e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and Oteria’s direct-to-consumer (D2C) platform, www.oteria.com.
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Ekart expands IKEA partnership with EV deliveries in Chennai
3PL to handle 600 plus products with 48 hour delivery via EV fleet.
MUMBAI: Flatpacks are going electric and your sofa might now arrive with a smaller carbon footprint. Ekart has expanded its partnership with IKEA to power last-mile deliveries in Chennai, doubling down on speed, scale and sustainability in one of India’s key urban markets. Under the collaboration, Ekart will manage end-to-end large-format deliveries for IKEA across the city using a 100 per cent dedicated electric vehicle fleet. The move makes Chennai the second major market after NCR-Delhi where Ekart handles IKEA’s last-mile logistics, signalling a broader rollout of EV-led supply chains.
The mandate is no small load. Ekart will oversee deliveries for over 600 products from IKEA’s catalogue, ranging from furniture to home décor—categories that demand specialised handling and precision logistics.
Backed by its technology-driven fulfilment network, Ekart is targeting deliveries within a 48-hour window, offering real-time tracking and end-to-end visibility from warehouse to doorstep. The focus is clear: faster turnarounds without compromising on control or customer experience.
The EV-first model also aligns with both companies’ sustainability goals, as urban logistics increasingly shifts towards zero-emission solutions. For IKEA, which continues to expand its omnichannel presence in India, reliable and eco-conscious last-mile delivery is becoming central to scale.
For Ekart, the partnership reinforces its positioning as an enterprise-grade logistics player in large-format commerce. The company already supports over 1,800 retail, D2C and enterprise brands, spanning last-mile delivery, part-truckload services and warehousing.
As India’s logistics ecosystem evolves, this collaboration highlights a growing trend: delivery is no longer just about distance, it’s about efficiency, experience and increasingly, emissions.
