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Videocon’s “Ek Mein Char Ka Dhamaka” promotion
MUMBAI: FMCG major Videocon has launched its festival promotion Diwali Phataka- Ek Mein Char Ka Dhamaka. The four stroke offer gives customers gifts, exchange offer, extended warranty.
The first dhamaka entitles the customer to two scratches. On the first scratch the customer stands to win attractive prizes- from upto 5 kgs of gold, 0.8 ton AC, a projection TV and other exciting prizes. The second scratch gives up to 50 per cent off on the next purchase. The other three dhamakas include attractive exchange prices, extended warranty and zero percent finance. Accompanying the Bazoomba range of 29” televisions is the special exchange offer where a DVD player is also free.
An official release informs that an extensive marketing and advertising campaign is supporting the same. Videocon has upped its advertisement budget from Rs 800 million to Rs 1.4 billion this year from the Khel Ke Dekho to the recently conducted Bada Hai Toh Behtar Hai campaign, the company has carried out some very unique promotions throughout the year.
This festival season, the company has targeted sales of Rs 3.25 billion. In colour televisions, Videocon is targeting a sale of 200,000 units this festive season. It expects to grow at the rate of 25 per cent in colour televisions and in refrigerators by 20 per cent adds the release.
Videocon’s GM sales home appliances Pawan Kalra added, “For us at Videocon, good schemes are the trend. Diwali Phataka – Ek Mein Char Ka Dhamaka is another such promotion that offers the very best to customers. This festival season, we are expecting to sell 80,000 units in refrigerators and 40,000 units in washing machines.”
Recently the group signed on the Indian Cricket phenomena in a big way. In a consortium with Pepsi and TVS Motors, to sponsor the matches, Videocon has pulled out a major victory as there was intense competition for the deal. With the ACC tie up, Videocon is also sponsoring three International cricket tournaments featuring India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
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Yes Madam introduces 0 per cent commission for pregnant service partners
Home salon platform supports over 7,500 beauty professionals with new welfare policy.
MUMBAI: When life gives you a bump, Yes Madam has decided the last thing a woman needs is a cut in her earnings. Yes Madam, one of India’s fastest-growing home salon and wellness platforms, has announced a 0 per cent commission policy for its pregnant service partners. The move aims to provide greater financial stability and flexibility to its network of over 7,500 trained beauty professionals during this important life stage.
Under the new initiative, pregnant partners will retain their full earnings with no commission deductions, allowing them to focus on their well-being while maintaining income continuity. The decision was prompted by a customer’s social media video that highlighted the experience of a pregnant service professional continuing to work. The customer suggested reducing commission and shortening travel distances for such partners.
Responding to the feedback, Yes Madam co-founder Mayank Arya acknowledged the concern and confirmed that hub restructuring to optimise travel is already underway in phases. He also announced the 0 per cent commission policy for pregnant partners and encouraged them to prioritise rest.
Yes Madam co-founder and CEO Aditya Arya, said the policy reflects the company’s commitment to open communication. “Our partners know they can reach out to us directly, and it’s this personal access that helps us build policies that truly matter,” he noted. “Introducing 0 per cent commission for pregnant professionals is a direct result of listening to their needs.”
Mayank Arya added that the platform has a responsibility to support partners at every stage. “This step is a small but important move in that direction. We actively encourage our service partners to prioritise their well-being and take adequate rest during this time.”
Yes Madam had previously introduced a 0 per cent commission model for its top-performing “Queen Partners.” Extending this benefit to pregnant professionals marks another step in strengthening partner welfare and building a more supportive ecosystem.
In an industry where beauty professionals often go the extra mile, Yes Madam is showing that genuine care should flow both ways especially when one of their own is expecting.
