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V-Guard rolls out new commercials on Wires
MUMBAI: Consumer electrical and electronics company V-Guard has unveiled their new television campaign for wires, created by Publicis Ambiance-Bangalore.
The communication aims to bring to light the importance of triple layer protection for wires.
The ad features Lucky Singh as the protagonist who starts off as an actor working on a small role in a movie. He happens to save his director from a falling light which motivates the director to give him the role of a hero and he catapults to fame and so does his unique mannerisms, hairstyle and all. This new-found fame grants him all the riches including a mansion fit for a star of his calibre.
In an ironic twist of fate, one of the wires in his home short-circuits and in a flash, he loses all that he has gained including his style. This is where the real protagonist of the story comes in- the triple layered protection that V-Guard offers reducing the probability of electrical fires and short circuiting. This would have made the difference in Lucky Singh breaking or keeping his new found fortune.
Though conveyed in a humorous tone, this advertisement addresses the critical issue of short circuit, low quality wires and electrical fires in order to connect with the larger audience.
V-Guard Industries head corporate communications Nandagopal Nair said, “The challenge in communication was to how engagingly we could drive this message forward. Bollywood and the rags to riches story is integral in almost every middle class Indian dream. Hence when the Agency presented the concept with a twist it was taken in by the team.”
This ad film has been directed by Nishant Gangadharan with creative direction also done by Gangadharan.
V Guard is an electrical appliance manufacturer which has been manufacturing numerous products since 1977.
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Reebok partners with Jerai Fitness for gym equipment in India
Long-term deal to manufacture and distribute Reebok-branded fitness products from April 2026.
MUMBAI: Reebok is pumping up its presence in India and this time, it’s bringing serious muscle to the gym floor. Jerai Fitness Limited, an Indian manufacturer with over three decades of experience in fitness equipment, has announced a first-of-its-kind long-term partnership with Reebok. Under the agreement, Jerai Fitness will manufacture and distribute Reebok-branded gym equipment across India and neighbouring countries including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal. The products will be available from 1 April 2026.
The collaboration combines Jerai Fitness’ fully automated, technology-driven manufacturing facility with Reebok’s global brand legacy to redefine the fitness equipment ecosystem in the region.
Jerai Fitness Limited chairman & managing director Rajesh Rai said the partnership leverages advanced manufacturing capabilities to deliver high-quality products tailored to market needs.
Authentic Brands Group EVP of Reebok Steve Robaire noted that India is a dynamic and fast-growing fitness market. “Jerai Fitness brings the manufacturing expertise and local insight needed to deliver high-quality, performance-driven equipment at scale,” he said.
The partnership will introduce a comprehensive commercial range covering cardio, free weights, and high-end home-use equipment under two distinct series. All products adhere to international standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ASTM certifications, and European safety standards EN ISO 20957-1:2013, EN 957-2:2003 and EN 957-4:2006.
Jerai Fitness’ manufacturing facility features fully automated production systems and dedicated storage infrastructure. As of 31 August 2025, it had an installed annual capacity of 21,000 units.
The Reebok-branded equipment will be available pan-India through Jerai Fitness showrooms and official websites jeraihomegym.com and jeraifitness.com.
In a market where fitness goals are rising faster than dumbbells, this partnership gives Reebok the local strength it needs while giving Jerai Fitness a powerful global brand to flex. For Indian fitness enthusiasts and gym owners, the workout just got a stylish upgrade.
