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This festive season, share your joy with SOCIAL and CRY
Mumbai: In the true spirit of the festive season, SOCIAL, India’s favourite neighbourhood café, has partnered with child rights NGO, Child Rights and You – CRY to spread Christmas joy to the underprivileged. This heart-warming initiative actively encourages SOCIAL patrons to contribute and spread the joy of the Christmas spirit for kids in need.
This holiday season, SOCIAL Stockings will be present at 47 outlets in India across 7 cities namely Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Pune, Delhi NCR and Dehradun, where guests can come in and donate essential items for kids such as stationery including notebooks, pens, colouring sets, et al. Each contribution, modest or huge, is a step towards creating a brighter and happier Christmas for children in need. The five-foot stocking is also accompanied by literature providing the customers with comprehensive information about CRY’s mission and the specific requirements of the children they serve.
Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality Pvt Ltd chief growth officer Divya Aggarwal shared, “SOCIAL has always served as a haven where friends and families unite to revel in joyous moments, creating enduring memories. Our commitment to the community goes beyond the pleasures of #food and #drnks; it’s about nurturing connections, uniting communities, and making a meaningful impact. At SOCIAL, we strongly believe in the profound impact of unity and through this initiative, we want each and every one of our guests to come together and contribute to the welfare of future generations.”
CRY, West regional director Kreeanne Rabadi said “This collaboration exemplifies how collective goodwill can create significant and positive change, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who join us in brightening this holiday season for children in need. The shared commitment to our communities strengthens our connection with SOCIAL. We are confident that, together, we can proactively take steps towards transforming lives for the better.”
The new initiative is part of SOCIAL’s overall year-end campaign that includes various activities catering to all people from different communities. As the festive season approaches, and people step out more, SOCIAL is set to be the go-to place in each neighbourhood for all things connections, community, and culture.
Brands
Nissan, Avis roll out Rs 9,399 leasing plans for Magnite, GRAVITE
Partnership targets corporate mobility with flexible, asset-light solutions
GURUGRAM: Nissan Motor India has partnered with Avis India to introduce leasing and subscription-based mobility solutions, targeting the growing demand for flexible and asset-light transport options among corporate customers.
Under the partnership, vehicles including the Nissan Magnite and the all-new Nissan GRAVITE will be available through structured leasing and subscription plans. Rentals start at Rs 9,399 per month, with flexible tenures of up to 60 months and usage capped at 50,000 km.
The offering is designed as an end-to-end solution, with Avis India handling the complete lease lifecycle, including procurement, registration, maintenance, insurance and end-of-term services. The aim is to provide enterprises with predictable cost structures while reducing the burden of asset ownership.
Commenting on the development, Nissan Motor India managing director Saurabh Vatsa said, “This partnership reinforces Nissan’s long-term commitment to the Indian market through strategic, customer-centric initiatives that deliver greater value by expanding accessible and flexible mobility solutions.”
He added, Nissan Motor India managing director Saurabh Vatsa said, “By collaborating with Avis India, we are enabling a seamless leasing ecosystem that supports the evolving needs of corporate customers seeking efficient and scalable mobility.”
Echoing the sentiment, Avis India managing director Aman Naagar said, “This partnership strengthens our relationships with key manufacturers and aligns with our focus on building scalable and structured platforms for enterprise clients.”
The collaboration reflects a broader shift in corporate mobility preferences, where businesses are increasingly opting for subscription-led models over ownership. By combining Nissan’s vehicle portfolio with Avis India’s operational capabilities, the companies are positioning themselves to tap into India’s evolving mobility landscape with solutions that prioritise flexibility, efficiency and scale.
