Brands
Seven by MS Dhoni emerges as one of India’s first home-grown global sportswear and lifestyle brand
MUMBAI: Having aggressively expanded its presence to developed sporting nations beyond India, leading active sportswear and lifestyle brand under the banner of Rhiti Group, SEVEN by MS Dhoni has consolidated its presence as India’s first home-grown global sportwear brand. In line with the worldwide increasing market demand for active lifestyle wear, SEVEN by MS Dhoni is currently registered in 45 countries with a presence across 309 multi-store outlets PAN India and globally in USA, Canada, South Africa, UK, and neighboring countries of the subcontinent. The Brand is also available across major online platforms like Flipkart, Amazon, Tata Cliq, Jabong and Myntra along with its own website www.7.life. It is also the official apparel partner for Chennai Super Kings, American Cricket Academy and Club (ACAC) and The Wanderers Club, South Africa. Indian cricketing legend and only cricketer in the world to win all ICC trophies MS Dhoni is the global brand ambassador of SEVEN.
With a focus on democratizing sports and reiterating commitment towards providing products that stand for high quality standards, style, design, comfort and affordability, SEVEN offers a wide product portfolio of footwear, apparel and accessories for both men and women across fitness categories such as running, training and lifestyle sports using the latest sportwear manufacturing technologies.
According to Lokesh Mishra, COO, Rhiti Group, “We are extremely excited at having emerged as one of India’s first International sportswear and lifestyle brand within three years of our inception. Our overseas expansion is proof of the immense market demand for our products globally. Seven is all about ‘Change’ and our range of sports apparel, footwear, accessories and products reflect our philosophy of being accessible to everyone, especially the youth, imbibing the true spirit of sportsmanship for a healthy lifestyle. This is something that our global brand ambassador MS Dhoni also believes in.” In the near future, the brand is eyeing further global expansion coupled with investments in research and development of its product portfolio to deliver the best to customers.
Brands
Flipkart plays on Ugadi vs Yugadi debate in festive campaign
Light-hearted film turns pronunciation clash into deals and delight
MUMBAI: Flipkart is turning a tongue-twister into a talking point with its latest campaign around Ugadi, playfully diving into the age-old debate of Ugadi versus Yugadi.
Conceptualised by 22feet, the campaign leans into a simple cultural truth. While pronunciation may differ across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, the festive spirit and the urge to shop remain universal.
The campaign film captures this with a humorous back-and-forth between Telugu and Kannada speakers arguing over the ‘right’ way to say the festival’s name, only to land on a cheerful twist where both sides are rewarded. It is less about settling the debate and more about celebrating it.
At the centre of the activation is an interactive microsite, where users can share festive wishes and unlock exclusive deals on the Flipkart app. The idea turns a linguistic quirk into a participative experience, nudging users to engage while they browse.
The campaign is being amplified across digital platforms, including Meta, along with integrations on Flipkart’s own ecosystem, encouraging users to join the conversation and cash in on festive offers.
22feet chief creative excellence officer Vishnu Srivatsav said, “Small cultural nuances often create the most interesting ideas. The pronunciation debate gave us a playful starting point, and from there we built a take that is both celebratory and distinctive.”
In blending humour with heritage, Flipkart’s campaign shows that sometimes, it is not about who is right, but how everyone can win, especially when there are deals on the table.
