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Sunsilk introduces ‘9 to 9 Zone’ for the launch of Sunsilk 9 to 9
MUMBAI: Hindustan Lever Limited’s (HLL) Sunsilk Naturals shampoo has introduced a novel concept of ‘Sunsilk 9 to 9 Zone’ for the launch of Sunsilk 9 to 9 – a new after-wash combing lotion.
Sunsilk 9 to 9 is specially formulated to overcome the problems associated with ‘flyaway hair’ and offers a practical and readymade solution for this.
The Sunsilk 9 to 9 Zone will be present across all the key malls and multiplexes across 14 cities in the country and will extend across four weekends that began on 22 October and will run till 13 November, 2005. Consumers can play cool on-the-spot games and then avail of the services at the 9 to 9 Zone.
Hair experts from Habibs’ salons will pamper the lucky ones by treating their hair with Sunsilk 9 to 9. Also, tips on hair grooming, hair styling and better ways to manage hair from these hair experts will be given at no cost.
Sunsilk Hair expert and fashion hairstylist Jawed Habib will be visiting these Mobile Salons on select weekends.
Commenting on the launch of Sunsilk 9 to 9, Hindustan Lever Limited vice president-Hair and Oral Care Sanjiv Kakkar said, “Sunsilk 9 to 9 is enriched with the goodness of Amla extracts and comprises carefully chosen natural ingredients to suit the Indian hair types and deal with the unique challenges posed by our climate. By using Sunsilk 9 to 9, Indian women can now enjoy the benefits of having a silky, set look that will last for hours. Through the mobile salons we want to build a stronger connect with our customers by offering them a unique way to experience Sunsilk 9 to 9 in an out-of-home setting.”
Sunsilk 9 to 9 is available in packs of 50 ml and 100 ml. The 50 ml pack retails for Rs 25 while the 100 ml pack is priced at Rs 48.
In Delhi, the 9 to 9 Zones are located at Ansal Plaza, 3 C’s, MGF Mall, M2K Rohini, Wave Noida, Sahara Mall and Shipra Mall.
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YES Bank hands the keys to SBI veteran Vinay Tonse as it bets on a new era
Former SBI managing director appointed as YES Bank’s new MD and CEO
MUMBAI: YES Bank is done rebuilding. Now it wants to grow. The private sector lender has appointed Vinay Muralidhar Tonse as managing director and chief executive officer-designate, with RBI approval secured and a start date of April 6, 2026 confirmed. The three-year term signals the bank’s intent to shift gears from crisis recovery to full-throttle expansion.
Tonse, 60, is no stranger to scale. Most recently managing director at State Bank of India, he oversaw a retail book of roughly $800bn in deposits and advances, one of the largest in the country. Before that, he ran SBI Mutual Fund from August 2020 to December 2022, a stint that saw assets under management surge from Rs 4.32 lakh crore to Rs 7.32 lakh crore across market cycles. Add stints in Singapore and four years leading SBI’s overseas operations in Osaka, and the incoming chief arrives with a genuinely global CV.
His academic grounding is equally solid: a commerce degree from St Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bengaluru, and a master’s in commerce from Bangalore University.
The appointment follows an extensive search and evaluation process by the bank’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee. NRC chairperson Nandita Gurjar said the committee unanimously backed Tonse, citing his leadership track record, governance credentials and ability to drive the bank’s next phase of transformation.
Non-executive chairman Rama Subramaniam Gandhi was unequivocal. “I am certain that Vinay Tonse, with his vast experience as a senior banker, will propel YES Bank to its next phase of growth,” Gandhi said, adding that the bank remains focused on strengthening its retail and corporate banking franchises and expanding its branch network.
Rajeev Kannan, non-executive director and senior executive at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, the bank’s largest shareholder, said Tonse’s experience across retail, corporate banking, global markets and asset management positioned him well to lead the lender. SMBC said it looks forward to working with Tonse and the board as YES Bank pursues its ambition of becoming a top-tier private sector lender anchored in strong governance and sustainable growth.
Tonse succeeds Prashant Kumar, who took the helm in March 2020 when YES Bank was in freefall following a severe financial crisis, and spent six years painstakingly stabilising the institution, rebuilding governance and restoring operational scale. Gandhi was generous: “The bank remains indebted to Prashant Kumar, who is responsible for much of what a strong financial powerhouse YES Bank is today.”
Tonse, for his part, struck a purposeful note. “Together with the board and my colleagues, I remain deeply committed to creating long-term value for all our stakeholders,” he said, pledging to build on Kumar’s foundation guided by his personal motto: Make A Difference.
Beyond the balance sheet, Tonse played cricket at college and club level and represented Karnataka in archery at the national championships — sports he credits with teaching him teamwork, situational leadership, discipline and focus. In quieter moments, he reaches for retro Kannada music, classic Hindi songs, and the crooning of Engelbert Humperdinck, Mukesh and Kishore Kumar.
YES Bank has its steady-handed rebuilder in Kumar to thank for survival. Now it has a scale-obsessed growth banker at the wheel. The next chapter starts April 6.
