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Viacom18 Consumer Products collaborates with Point Cove
Mumbai: Viacom18 Consumer Products, the consumer merchandising and licensing arm of Viacom18, collaborates with Point Cove, California Clothing Company to introduce a playful range of apparel for kids aged 3-14 years.
This partnership marks a significant milestone, as MTV extends its iconic franchise into the kids’ portfolio for the very first time in India. Offering a collection that features bright and playful colours embodying the spirit of MTV, the officially licensed SS’23 collection will be available at a starting price of Rs 299 on Ajio.com and at over 500 Reliance Retail stores, including Trends and Trends Junior.
With the theme revolving around ‘Play, Pause, Rewind’, the collection brings together MTV’s quirky imagery, bold graphics, and vibrant colours with Point Cove’s commitment to quality, comfort and impeccable craftsmanship to life.
Speaking on the launch of the MTV x Point Cove Kids collection, Viacom18, business head, Consumer Products, Sachin Puntambekar said, “We are delighted to partner with Point Cove and introduce MTV’s first-ever kids’ collection in India. This collaboration allows us to extend the magic of MTV to a younger generation. Together with Point Cove, we aim to give fans an exciting range of products that encapsulate the essence of MTV and express their fandom.”
Reliance Retail CMO & senior VP, Fashion & Lifestyle, Nitin Sehgal said, “We are happy to launch our licensed collaboration range, MTV X POINT COVE. This enhances our licensing partnership with Viacom 18 with a purpose to bring a differentiated assortment to customers. This curated and collaborated special edition is playful, vibrant and offers more than one reason to cheer for our fashion seeking young audience.”
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Samsung India elevates Aditya Babbar to lead mobile business
Exec takes charge of MX sales and marketing after Raju Pullan’s exit
NEW DELHI: Samsung India has elevated Aditya Babbar to lead its mobile phone business, following the exit of Raju Antony Pullan.
Babbar, who previously served as vice president within the mobile division, has been appointed head of sales and marketing for the MX (mobile experience) business, effective May 1. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s sales and marketing operations for smartphones and related categories in India, reporting to the executive vice president of the MX business.
A long-time Samsung executive, Babbar brings over a decade of experience within the organisation, having held multiple leadership roles across product, marketing and category management. Most recently, he led product marketing and e-commerce for the mobile division, following earlier stints as head of product and marketing and senior director roles.
His career within Samsung Electronics and its India operations has also included responsibilities for flagship devices, tablets and wearables, giving him a broad view of the company’s premium and mass-market portfolio.
Babbar succeeds Pullan, who stepped down from the role, marking a leadership transition at a time when India remains a key battleground for global smartphone makers.
The appointment signals continuity within Samsung’s leadership bench, with an internal candidate stepping up to steer one of its most critical business units in a highly competitive market.
