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Signify launches new ad campaign for Philips Ceiling Secure downlighter
MUMBAI: Signify (formerly known as Philips Lighting), recently launched its latest TV ad campaign ‘Singh Saab’ for its Philips Ceiling Secure downlighter. The ad highlights the ease of using the Philips Ceiling Secure downlighter and its ‘Twist and Fit’ technology that ensures zero damage to the ceiling while replacing.
The ad film has been developed by Lowe Lintas and targets consumers renovating their homes using downlighters. The film stresses on the constant presence of ‘Singh Saab’ – a man who repairs the damage to false ceilings, through various phases of the protagonist’s life, who would replace downlighters every few years while renovating his home. The cycle finally comes to an end when he installs Philips Ceiling Secure downlighters in his new home.
Lowe Lintas COO Naveen Gaur said, “Signify is a very special win for us. The Philips Ceiling Secure downlighter is its latest launch in the downlighter category and addresses an important consumer need-gap of pain free installation without any ceiling damage. With our deep understanding of the category and consumers, we have created a memorable and impactful communication for Signify.”
As revealed in a press statement, the TVC will play on primetime TV slots across general entertainment channels, select English and Hindi news, movie channels, and during the India-Australia T20 series. Furthermore, as the associate sponsor of two T20 matches, the company will also host three aston bands in the live matches along with segment ‘Spinning Moment of the Day’ in the post match show. The TVC will also be showcased across leading cricket website ESPN Cricinfo.
Signify CMO India operations Sukanto Aich said, “We are very proud to launch a unique product that has been built on strong customer insights of having a downlighter that’s easy to install and does not damage the ceiling. Philips Ceiling Secure’s unique design is loved by installers and customers alike, for its ease of installation and maintenance. Our latest TV commercial will highlight this in a light-hearted manner. We hope that consumers like the ad and become early adopters of this latest innovation from Philips.”
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Indigo appoints Aloke Singh as Chief Strategy Officer
Air India Express MD joins to steer global growth and operational efficiency.
MUMBAI: Indigo just recruited its next big strategist from the rival camp because when you’re chasing the skies, sometimes the best way to fly higher is to borrow the pilot who already knows the route. InterGlobe Aviation, parent company of IndiGo, announced on 23 March 2026 that its board has approved the appointment of Aloke Singh as Chief Strategy Officer. Singh, who most recently served as managing director and CEO of Air India Express, will lead enterprise-wide strategic planning, operational efficiency initiatives and the airline’s aggressive push into international routes.
Reporting initially to managing director Rahul Bhatia and later to Indigo’s incoming CEO Singh brings over three decades of experience across strategy, operations and commercial functions in aviation. At Air India Express he drove network expansion and performance turnaround, earlier roles at Air India and Oman Air sharpened his focus on long-term planning.
“Aloke brings an exceptional blend of strategic vision and operational depth,” Bhatia said. “His experience will be critical as Indigo seeks to build a more agile, resilient and future-ready organisation.”
The appointment arrives at a pivotal moment. Indigo, India’s dominant domestic carrier, has faced intense scrutiny after operational disruptions in December 2025 thousands of cancelled and delayed flights due to crew scheduling misalignments with new pilot fatigue norms triggering fines, passenger chaos and regulatory heat. Former CEO Pieter Elbers resigned in March 2026 citing personal reasons, though his exit followed sustained pressure from those setbacks and rising costs.
Singh described joining Indigo as “a pivotal moment” for both the airline and Indian aviation, as the carrier accelerates beyond its domestic stronghold into a more competitive global arena.
In an industry where turbulence is measured in both altitude and headlines, Indigo isn’t just hiring a strategist, it’s recruiting a steady hand to navigate from domestic dominance to international takeoff, one calculated flight plan at a time.
