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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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Uidai partners with Google to help users locate Aadhaar centres
Verified Aadhaar centres to appear on Maps with services and access info
MUMBAI: Finding an Aadhaar centre may soon be as easy as finding your favourite café. In a move aimed at making public services more accessible, the Unique Identification Authority of India has partnered with Google to display authorised Aadhaar centres on Google Maps. The feature, expected to roll out in the coming months, will allow residents to locate verified centres quickly and confidently.
More than 60,000 Aadhaar centres, including state of the art Aadhaar Seva Kendras, will be mapped. When users search on Google Maps, they will be directed to authorised facilities rather than unverified listings, helping curb misinformation and confusion.
The listings will do more than drop a pin. Users will be able to see the nature of services offered at each centre, whether it is adult enrolment, child enrolment, or limited to address and mobile number updates. Details such as operating hours, parking availability and divyang friendly infrastructure will also be shown wherever applicable.
Uidai CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar, said the collaboration is part of the authority’s continued effort to improve ease of living for Aadhaar holders by making authorised centres simpler and faster to navigate.
The partnership will deepen in its next phase, with Uidai using Google Business Profile to manage information and respond directly to public feedback. Looking ahead, the two organisations are also exploring the option of enabling appointment bookings through the Google Maps interface, potentially allowing residents to plan their visits with greater efficiency.
Google India country head, strategic partnerships Roli Agarwal, said integrating verified Aadhaar centres would help millions access trusted services with confidence, bringing essential government infrastructure closer to the people who need it most.
If all goes to plan, a routine Aadhaar update may soon begin not with a queue, but with a search bar.
