Brands
Rupa & Co reveals new Playsure athleisure Dry Fit collection
MUMBAI: You are the aura you emanate and you attract or repel those around you depending what you are radiating at a specific moment.
Colours by Rupa, a brand under Rupa & Co, has taken this philosophy quite seriously and is urging young folks to wear their energy through its latest TVC campaign. Titled Wear Your Energy, the ad introduces the Dry Fit athleisure wear collection within the Playsure range. The new line aims to combine comfort, performance, and style for today’s active lifestyles.
Designed for versatility, the Dry Fit collection offers seamless transitions from intense workouts to casual outings. Crafted from advanced polyester and elastane-based materials with strategically placed mesh panels, the range ensures superior stretchability, breathability, and a feather-light feel.
The collection features ergonomically engineered pieces for both men and women, including women’s round neck and polo t-shirts, tank tops, leggings, and cycling shorts. For men, offerings include raglan sleeve t-shirts, polo t-shirts, tank tops, track pants, joggers, and shorts. The vibrant colour palette adds individuality, making each item both functional and stylish.
Rupa & Co director Mukesh Agarwal commented, “The Dry Fit collection blends innovative design with vibrant aesthetics, meeting the evolving needs of today’s dynamic consumers. We are confident it will inspire people to embrace both functionality and leisure with unmatched style.”
The collection is available at leading retail outlets and online platforms, including Amazon, Live Colours, and the Rupa Online Store.
Brands
Kia India partners HYBE India for 15-city global girl group auditions
Automaker backs nationwide talent hunt with immersive Syros-led youth engagement
NEW DELHI: Kia India has partnered with HYBE India as the exclusive automotive partner for its first large-scale global auditions aimed at discovering India’s next international girl group.
The initiative will span 15 cities, combining on-ground and digital auditions to create a global pathway for young Indian talent. The collaboration blends entertainment with brand engagement, positioning the automaker at the centre of a youth-driven cultural platform.
As part of the rollout, HYBE India will bring its globally recognised artist development model to India, building on the legacy of HYBE, known for creating acts like BTS and KATSEYE.
The partnership will come to life through HYBE India Pop-Up Parks across cities, featuring the 2026 Kia Syros as a central attraction. A key highlight is the ‘Kia Engagement Zone’, an in-car content creation setup that allows participants to record and share performance videos, turning the vehicle into a creative studio on wheels.
Kia India senior vice president marketing and sales Atul Sood said, “Kia India’s collaboration with HYBE India reflects a shared understanding of how culture, creativity and youth aspirations are evolving today.”
HYBE India head of business development Sarthak Arora said, “This collaboration enables us to build a meaningful platform that helps unlock India’s potential on a global stage.”
The on-ground activations will begin in Guwahati on 2 May, followed by Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and New Delhi, before expanding to other cities including Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Chandigarh. Online auditions will run from 31 March to 31 July, extending participation to Indian talent worldwide.
With this move, Kia India is stepping beyond mobility to engage with youth culture and creative ambition, aligning its brand with a generation that values global exposure, identity and self-expression.
