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Saif’s the Cool Factor as Thermocool turns up its style makeover
MUMBAI: If cool had a postcode, Saif Ali Khan just changed it to Thermocool. The home-appliances brand has kicked off its most ambitious transformation yet with a slick new TVC starring the Bollywood icon, signalling a bold leap from a legacy regional label to a national lifestyle contender.
Thermocool, which underwent a full-scale refresh earlier this year complete with a redesigned logo, trendier packaging, and a more contemporary communication style has anchored its new brand philosophy in the line “Aspired Living.” The Saif-fronted campaign pushes this evolution into high gear.
Built on the idea “Thermocool, India Ka Naya Andaaz,” the TVC taps into modern India’s taste for stylish, functional, and aspiration-led home appliances. With his easy charm, polished screen presence, and decidedly urbane energy, Saif becomes the natural face of this shift. His role spans the brand’s key lifestyle categories air coolers, refrigerators, air conditioners, and washing machines segments where design and desirability increasingly drive purchases.
Thermocool Home Appliances Limited managing director Rajeev Kumar Gupta said the campaign marks “a pivotal moment” for the company. “‘Aspired Living’ captures our philosophy perfectly. With Saif on board, we’re confident of strengthening our aspiration-driven identity and connecting deeply with modern consumerism,” he noted.
The TVC leans into Saif’s witty, relatable persona, amplifying the brand’s new visual language and giving its modern ethos a sharper edge. The refreshed storytelling is expected to help Thermocool break into a wider national audience while strengthening its “aspiration-led communication strategy” in an increasingly competitive market.
Thermocool director of operations Tushar Gupta, added that India’s rapidly evolving lifestyle preferences have shaped the campaign’s direction. “Saif’s persona gels with the new look and feel of our brand. This campaign plays a vital role in cementing our position across markets,” he said.
According to Thermocool director of sales & marketing Tanuj Gupta Thermocool’s growth in recent years set the stage for this aggressive 360° rollout. “Saif brings great aspiration value. We believe this association will help Thermocool become the first choice in homes across the country,” he explained.
The 360° integrated campaign will unfold over the next few months, combining digital-first initiatives, on-ground visibility drives, and an extended TV rollout later in the year. With Saif Ali Khan signed on as a long-term ambassador, the brand aims to strengthen affinity and boost relevance among new-age consumers.
As digital exposure surges and consumer expectations evolve, Thermocool believes its refashioned communication paired with Saif’s star power will help it stand out in the home-appliances clutter. With consistent growth over the past few years, the brand is now gearing up for its next phase of expansion, backed by heightened visibility, a sharper design narrative, and high-impact storytelling.
If the new campaign is any indication, Thermocool isn’t just cooling homes anymore, it’s heating up the style stakes.
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
