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Ravindra Jadeja represents Caltex® lubricants in its new TVC created by Madison Loop
Mumbai: Caltex® Lubricants is an industry leader and pioneer in the lubrication industry, providing a comprehensive range of high-quality lubricants, backed by cutting-edge technology and innovation for the past eight decades. This legacy was mirrored in their latest television commercial (TVC), ‘Caltex Yaani Commitment’, featuring the versatile cricket superstar, Ravindra Jadeja. Conceptualised and executed by Madison Loop, the TVC aims to unlock the full potential of the Indian market by strategically selecting Jadeja as the face for the brand.
The TVC opens with a key moment in a match where Jadeja needs to make a winning shot. As the anticipation builds, the viewers are taken into a brief flashback that showcases Jadeja’s commitment and dedication to honing his skills. The TVC seamlessly draws comparisons between Jadeja’s abilities, and the comprehensive range of high-quality lubricants offered by Caltex, each with its own unique attributes and performance characteristics. The transitions between Jadeja’s cricket skills and the Caltex products’ unique selling points are seamless, emphasizing the brand’s commitment to delivering consistent and reliable performance, just as Jadeja does on the cricket field.
Madison Media Alpha has taken a 360-degree approach to develop an impactful media plan to maximize reach.
“Creating this TVC for Caltex has been a remarkable journey for us. We worked closely with Caltex and HPCL while scripting the TVC – marrying Jadeja’s all-rounder appeal with the all-rounder nature of products in Caltex’s stable. This TVC reflects our commitment to delivering a powerful and impactful campaign that resonates with the brand’s core values and the needs of its customers.” said Madison Loop VP Kosal Malladi.
Sharing his experience, Madison Loop creative director Siddhartha Bose said, “Working on this TVC has been a fantastic experience. Team Caltex worked with us every step of the way, and really enabled us to capture, and bring to life, the spirit of commitment shared by Caltex and Ravindra Jadeja.”
Chevron International products (IP), general manager, marketing and sales support Marc Bouchebl comments on the launch the new TVC, “We are thrilled to go live with a television commercial in collaboration with Ravindra Jadeja, our Caltex brand ambassador in India. His passion, dedication to the game and success story align seamlessly with the values of the Caltex brand. With his support, we aim to reach a wider audience across India and reinforce Caltex’s position as the all-rounded lubricants provider for our customers.”
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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.
