Brands
Tupperware promises to keep your health at the forefront
MUMBAI: As we move into a New Year, most of us have made resolutions of eating right to get fit and stay fit. Keeping in mind this solemn oath that most of us have made to ourselves, Tupperware India, the leader in innovative branded food storage, preparation and serving products now takes a step forward, by introducing Tupperware Ultimo ‘Steam it’ as the ultimate product for all steaming solutions for keeping your health at the forefront.
Steaming is one of the best cooking methods for maximizing the natural taste and color of food, while retaining most of its natural nutrients. Steaming vegetables not only preserves their nutrients, but also brings out their colour and enhances their flavour. With the ‘Steam it’, now making nutritious, delicious, light and low-calorie steamed recipes has become very easy.
Tupperware’s office campaign is yet another endeavour to conveniently provide customers with healthy, tasty food by using the method of steaming. The activity in offices is designed to break the office monotony by creating interesting and informative short breaks educating office goers on steaming and other Tupperware products along with fun-games along with highlighting the opportunity for empowerment of women. Tupperware’s office campaign will run across over 180 corporate offices in cities all over India.
DDB MudraMax team effectively created visibility and awareness about Tupperware. The team created artistic display rack to introduce the new range of offerings. The on ground activation is ongoing at different 180 corporate offices and parks with customized set up. The campaign with target group of office going people is ongoing in eight metros till 28th February 2014.
Talking about this initiative, Chandan Dang, Chief Marketing Officer, Tupperware India says, “This New Year, Tupperware remains focussed on promoting healthy eating. Through products like ‘Steam it’ and other products in our range, Tupperware is on a mission to educate people on the significance of eating light and healthy, staying fit, and steamed food is definitely a route towards a healthier life. We want to inspire people to minimise methods like deep frying and adopt steaming as a regular cooking process. It not only retains the nutrition of the food but also its true flavour without having to add any outside taste makers. To top it all, it is simple and hassle-free. To educate people on this healthier option of cooking, Tupperware is conducting office campaigns to reach out to the audience that consciously strives for a healthy life. Through this activity in corporate offices across cities we want to help people opt for the best choice.”
Commenting on this, Mandeep Malhotra, President, OOH, Retail and Experiential, DDB MudraMax said, “Tupperware is part of most urban homes in Metro’s. The brand is built on engaging beyond just tangible benefits of hardware sales. To us this was a insight which lead to a great content that started conversations at social engagements.”
Brands
Pre-seed funding fuels nailinit, India’s new-age nail care brand
Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund backs Gen Z-focused beauty startup
MUMBAI: nailinit, a community-first nail care startup targeting Gen Z and millennials, has raised Rs 2.5 to Rs 3 crore in a pre-seed round led by Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund and Marsshot VC, alongside a clutch of consumer, technology and operator angels.
Backed by entrepreneur and investor Nikhil Kamath, Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund is betting on nailinit’s attempt to give India’s nail care aisle a long overdue makeover. The fresh capital will be used to deepen distribution across quick commerce and D2C channels, build its community engine, and accelerate product innovation in a category that is high frequency but still light on strong brands.
Founded by Tanishq Ambegaokar and Shubham Singhal, nailinit is positioning itself at the crossroads of beauty, self-expression and culture. The brand wants nails to be more than a finishing touch. It sees them as a canvas for identity, content and commerce.
“At nailinit, we are building for a generation that sees beauty as self-expression, not just routine,” said Ambegaokar. “The nail category in India has largely been underserved by strong brands. This capital allows us to invest in product depth, community and distribution in a thoughtful and long-term way.”
Singhal added that while the brand’s tone may be playful, its operating focus is sharp. “This round strengthens our supply chain, expands our digital footprint and enables disciplined execution as we scale.”
The funding round drew notable angels including Shashank Kumar of Razorpay, Arjit Johri of Marsshot VC, Yash Jain, formerly of NimbusPost, Karan Jindal of Meta, Jivraj Singh Sachar of ISV Capital, Nishank Jain of Accel, Yashvardhan Kanoi, Ashwarya Garg of HYPD, Venus Dhuria of Phot.AI and Amishi Parasrampuria of The Whole Truth.
Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund fund manager Gauri Kuchhal, believes the opportunity lies in shifting habits. “Nail care remains underpenetrated in India, with consumers relying on time-intensive salon visits. As convenience and self-expression gain ground, press-on nails can unlock more frequent and experimental usage. Nailinit is well-placed to expand beyond press-ons into adjacent categories.”
The brand is currently the only nail care player in India blending product-led retail with a dedicated kiosk at Jio World Drive in Bandra, where customers can walk in for services while discovering the range. It has also built early traction across quick commerce platforms such as Zepto and Blinkit, with a launch on Instamart in the pipeline, and is available on Amazon, strengthening its omnichannel presence.
In a space long dominated by salon chairs and scattered labels, nailinit is attempting to file, shape and polish the category into something sharper. With fresh funding in hand, the startup is setting out to prove that in beauty, small details can make a bold statement.
