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Snickers Peanut Brownie debuts in India as the ultimate hunger fix
MUMBAI: Mars Wrigley India has introduced the all-new Snickers Peanut Brownie, an indulgent twist on its classic hunger-satisfying bar. Combining the rich, fudgy taste of a brownie with the signature Snickers blend of gooey caramel, crunchy peanuts, and smooth chocolate, this latest offering promises to elevate the hunger-fix experience for chocolate lovers across India.
To mark the launch, Mars Wrigley India has unveiled a humorous new TVC, conceptualised by DDB Mudra, capturing the chaos that unfolds when hunger strikes. Known for its iconic advertising, Snickers India has previously featured celebrities like Rekha, Sonam Kapoor, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Shetty. This time, the brand takes a fresh approach, playfully illustrating how the Snickers Peanut Brownie steps in as the ultimate rescue snack.
Set in a lively office environment, the TVC highlights the absurd lengths people go to when desperate for food, reinforcing the tagline Bhook mein kuch bhi mat kha. Kuch tasty kha. (Don’t eat just anything when you’re hungry. Eat something tasty.). The campaign takes the brand’s signature ‘You’re not you when you’re hungry’ messaging a step further by humorously depicting a hungry person transforming into an inanimate object a vacuum cleaner.
Mars Wrigley India strategic demand manager Himanshu Gupta shared his excitement about the launch, stating, “Snickers has always been the og hunger satisfier, and with the Peanut Brownie, we’re elevating that experience to a whole new level. This launch is not just about delighting our loyal consumers but also inviting more chocolate lovers to join the Snickers family. By bringing a taste from our global pantry to India, we’re staying true to our promise of delivering the tastiest hunger fix. After all, ‘You’re not you when you’re hungry,’ and the Snickers Peanut Brownie ensures you stay yourself in the most delicious way possible.”
DDB Tribal creative head Iraj Fraz commented on the unique storytelling approach, saying, “All through this project, making a vacuum cleaner play the main role has been both a challenge and a joy for us all.”
With this exciting launch, Snickers continues to cement its position as the ultimate solution for hunger cravings, ensuring that no one has to resort to desperate snacking again.
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Time brings TIME100 Next franchise to India with Reliance
List to spotlight 100 emerging leaders, gala set for December 2026 in Mumbai.
MUMBAI: It’s about time India’s next wave got a global spotlight and now, it’s on the list. New York-headquartered Time is expanding its TIME100 Next franchise to India, partnering with Reliance Industries Limited to launch TIME100 Next India, its first international extension of the rising leaders platform. The announcement was made at the Time100 Gala in New York by Jessica Sibley and Nita Mukesh Ambani, signalling a strategic push to tap into India’s growing influence across sectors.
The India edition will recognise 100 emerging leaders from the country and the global Indian diaspora, spanning business, science, sports, arts and social impact. The list will be curated by Time’s editorial team and published online, continuing the franchise’s focus on identifying individuals shaping the future.
The initiative will culminate in a gala event scheduled for December 2026 at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, anchoring the platform within India’s cultural and business ecosystem.
TIME’s broader Time100 franchise has steadily expanded its global footprint since 2021 through events and impact-led initiatives. Executives noted that India’s growing pool of influential voices and innovators made it a natural next step for the platform’s international ambitions.
For Reliance, the partnership aligns with its broader push to support emerging talent and ideas on a global stage. For Time, it marks a timely bet on India not just as a market, but as a talent engine shaping the next chapter of global leadership.
