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Rado looks at broadening appeal with Hritik; launches HyperChrome collection
MUMBAI: Swiss watch brand Rado has launched its HyperChrome collection. The company which recently launched its first TVC in India featuring its brand ambassador Hritik Roshan is looking at broader consumer appeal.
32 models are available in the HyperChrome collection priced between $1000 – $4000 to address different consumer price points. The company says that the product represents a step forward in terms of design.
Rado CEO Mathias Breschan said that Roshan was chosen not just because he is stylish but also because he is a credible brand ambassador. “Hritik Roshan is dynamic. He takes risks to innovate and looks to reinvent himself. Rado shares similar attributes. We are convinced that the TVC will help raise Rado’s profile. We are looking at the younger generation as well which is why we have got in a sporty look to our collection”.
Roshan said that the ad made him look good. “I thought that it would be an easy shoot as this is a watch brand. But I woke up at 5 am and ran for 10 hours. Rado pushes not just its own boundaries itself but also the boundaries of people who work for it. I did somersaults on moving vehicles which I have never done before. In some key shots I when the watch grazes against the metal of automobiles I put in extra effort but nothing happened to the watch. It proved to be resistant. It showed its potential. Success is not about money, fame. It is about time management and finding time to do all the things that you want to do. The product is about perfection. Perfection is hard to find when you are in a sea of mediocrity. Rado stands for perfection”.
The ad sees Roshan wake up late for his friends engagement party. Not wanting to let his friend down he rushes for the event. He tests the scratch resistance ability of the watch.a
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PwC India announces leadership change in Deals practice
Shashank Jain steps down as co-leader after nearly three decades with the firm.
MUMBAI: When one dealmaker steps off the pitch, another is ready to take the baton because in the fast-moving world of transactions, the game never really stops. PwC India has announced a leadership transition in its Deals practice, with Shashank Jain stepping down from his role as co-leader to pursue an opportunity in the industry. The practice will continue to be led by Mohit Chopra, ensuring continuity and sustained growth momentum.
PwC India partner and leader for advisory dinesh Arora paid tribute to Jain’s contributions. “We deeply appreciate the significant contributions made by Shashank over close to three decades he has spent with PwC, particularly his defining role in shaping and strengthening our Transaction Services practice in India,” he said. Arora highlighted Jain’s support for clients through some of the most complex and significant transactions in the Indian market, noting his deep technical expertise, sound judgment and nuanced understanding of the evolving M&A landscape.
The Deals practice remains a key growth driver for PwC India, and the firm expects continued expansion under Mohit Chopra’s leadership. He will continue to guide clients through complex transactions and transformational business moments, building on the strong foundation established over the years.
Reflecting on his journey, Shashank Jain said, “I have had an exceptional journey at PwC. I owe my growth and learning to the nurturing environment and leadership development that PwC provided.” He added that he had been working closely with Mohit and the larger team to ensure a smooth transition and expressed confidence that Chopra would take the Deals practice to newer heights.
From intern to respected deals leader, Shashank Jain has clearly closed many successful transactions and now, it seems, he’s ready to strike a new deal of his own.
