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BARC week 28: Dettol Antiseptic Liquid leads in advertisers’ list
NEW DELHI: The Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) of India has released its data for top advertisers and brands for the period between 11 July to 17 July 2020.
The data reflects the top 10 advertisers and brands across genres on India television, 2+ Individuals, NCCS All demonstrating ads that were inserted the most in the 28th week of 2020.
Top advertisers:
Hindustan Unilever continued to be the biggest advertiser with 266697 insertions, followed by Reckitt Benckiser which ranked second with 123891 ad insertions.
Godrej Consumers Products bagged the third spot with 47783 insertions. ITC Ltd and Brooke Bond Lipton India Ltd secured the fourth and fifth place with 39701 and 37485 ad insertions respectively.
Procter & Gamble acquired the sixth spot with 37224 ad insertions on TV.
Other top brands in the pecking order were as follows: Cadbury India, Colgate Palmolive, Procter & Gamble home products, Ponds India.
| Rank | Advertiser | Insertions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 28 | ||||
| 1 | HINDUSTAN LEVER LTD | 266697 | ||
| 2 | RECKITT BENCKISER (INDIA) LTD | 123891 | ||
| 3 | GODREJ CONSUMER PRODUCTS LTD | 47783 | ||
| 4 | ITC LTD | 39701 | ||
| 5 | BROOKE BOND LIPTON INDIA LTD | 37485 | ||
| 6 | PROCTER & GAMBLE | 37224 | ||
| 7 | CADBURYS INDIA LTD | 27201 | ||
| 8 | COLGATE PALMOLIVE INDIA LTD | 25526 | ||
| 9 | PROCTER & GAMBLE HOME PRODUCTS | 23467 | ||
| 10 | PONDS INDIA | 22028 | ||
| TOP 10 Advertiser *Across Genre : All India (U+R) : 2+ Individuals, To get this data on your Twitter timeline, tweet with #BarcTweet Top 10 Advertisers | ||||
Top Brands:
Dettol Antiseptic Liquid which bagged the second spot last week, became the top brand this week with 20970 ad insertions. The second position was replaced by Policy bazaar with 16435 insertions.
Lux Toilet Soap which was continuing to lead the list for the last few weeks, this time reached the third spot with 15555 insertions, as compared to last week's 17,523 impressions.
The fourth and the fifth spot was acquired by Surf Excel and Dettol Toilet Soaps with 13153 and 12806 as insertions respectively.
Other top brands in the pecking order were as follows: Dettol Liquid Soaps, Horlicks, Wheel Active 2 in 1Fair & Lovely and WhatsApp.
| Rank | Brands | Insertions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 28 | ||||
| 1 | DETTOL ANTISEPTIC LIQUID | 20970 | ||
| 2 | POLICYBAZAAR.COM | 16435 | ||
| 3 | LUX TOILET SOAP | 15555 | ||
| 4 | SURF EXCEL EASY WASH | 13153 | ||
| 5 | DETTOL TOILET SOAPS | 12806 | ||
| 6 | DETTOL LIQUID SOAP | 12244 | ||
| 7 | HORLICKS | 10513 | ||
| 8 | WHEEL ACTIVE 2 IN 1 | 10390 | ||
| 9 | FAIR & LOVELY ADVANCED MULTIVITAMIN | 10243 | ||
| 10 | 9886 | |||
| TOP 10 Brands *Across Genre : All India (U+R) : 2+ Individuals, To get this data on your Twitter timeline, tweet with #BarcTweet Top 10 Brands | ||||
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
