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Taapsee Pannu becomes Nivea’s first Indian global brand ambassador
MUMBAI: Nivea India, the country’s most trusted skincare brand, has unveiled cinema star Taapsee Pannu as its first-ever Indian global brand ambassador, launching a new era of skincare innovation with the Nivea Soft Daily UV moisturiser.
The latest product from Nivea blends 48-hour hydration with 88 per cent UV protection, offering a fuss-free solution for modern consumers who crave lightweight, non-sticky skincare that performs. With its nourishing blend of Vitamin E, Shea Butter and Jojoba Extracts, the Daily UV variant retains the fast-absorbing texture of the original Nivea Soft, now supercharged for sun protection indoors and out.
To celebrate the launch, Nivea released a cheerful TVC featuring Pannu enjoying sunny moments with friends, highlighting how easily the product slips into everyday life protecting and hydrating without missing a beat.
“I’ve always believed that skincare should be simple, effective and effortless. With Nivea Soft Daily UV, I get the hydration my skin needs and the UV protection it deserves, all in one lightweight formula. It’s the perfect daily companion for fresh and glowing skin!” said Pannu.
Nivea India marketing director Shweta Dalal added, “With Nivea Soft Daily UV, we’re addressing the growing need for everyday hydration with added UV protection in a formula that remains true to the much-loved Nivea Soft experience.”
The launch also coincided with a high-profile visit by Beiersdorf global CEO Vincent Warnery, to India in February. His meeting with Pannu marked the beginning of her global ambassador journey, reinforcing Nivea’s long-term commitment to India and highlighting the nation’s growing Nivea Soft Daily UV is now available online and at retail outlets across India, priced at, Rs 165 for 50ml, Rs 325 for 100ml, Rs 520 for 200ml.
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Bharat Vedica launches ‘From Beehives to Bottle’ campaign
Honey brand uses honeycomb-inspired hexagon bottle and reels to celebrate nature’s craft.
MUMBAI: Bharat Vedica just bottled nature’s buzz because when bees build the perfect shape, the smartest thing a brand can do is copy the homework. Bharat Vedica, the wellness-focused organic brand under A Patel Venture, has rolled out a digital-first campaign titled ‘From Beehives to Bottle’ that traces honey’s journey from blossom to breakfast table. The storytelling series of Instagram reels follows bees collecting nectar, the transformation inside the hive, and the final bottling turning a quiet natural process into engaging short-form content.
At the centre of the narrative is the brand’s new hexagon-shaped honey bottle, directly inspired by the honeycomb’s geometry widely regarded as one of nature’s most efficient designs. The shape serves as both packaging innovation and visual metaphor for precision, balance and harmony in every drop.
Nutritionist Kiran Kukreja (Nutty Over Nutrition) appears in the campaign content, explaining raw honey’s everyday benefits and its role in modern wellness routines.
The reels have driven strong performance on Instagram, with the brand recording a high double-digit month-on-month increase in follower acquisition and impressions reaching multiples of the existing base significantly boosting top-of-funnel visibility and discovery among premium consumers.
Bharat Vedica MD Arvind Patel said, “Bees build honeycombs with remarkable precision, creating a structure that represents efficiency, balance, and harmony. The hexagon bottle draws inspiration from that natural design, translating the beauty of the hive into something people can experience in their everyday kitchens.”
The refreshed raw honey range includes Ajwain Flower Honey, Rose Petal Honey, Forest Honey and Saffron (Kesar) Honey, available in 250 g and 500 g sizes. It is currently sold on the brand’s website and Amazon, with wider retail availability planned soon.
In a wellness world full of loud promises, Bharat Vedica quietly lets the bees do the talking proving that sometimes the sweetest story isn’t invented in a boardroom, it’s already humming away in a hive.
