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BARC week 31: Lizol top brand, HUL top advertiser
MUMBAI: The Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India has released its data for top advertisers and brands for the period between 27 July 2019 and 02 August 2019.
The data reflects top 10 advertiser and brands across genre on Indian television, including OOH screen, (U+R): 2+, Individuals NCCS All, demonstrating ads that were inserted the most in week 31 of 2019.
Top Advertisers:
Just like the previous week, there were no changes in the top 5 advertisers in week 31 ratings as well.
Hindustan Unilever remained on the top advertiser position, by making 150801 insertions. It was followed by Reckitt Benckiser (India) Ltd, with 120674 insertions, and ITC Ltd, with 40426 insertions.
Godrej Consumers Products Ltd came in fourth as it made 34637 insertions followed by Procter & Gamble, which had 30702 insertions, in week 31 of 2019.
Top Brands:
A few ups and downs were noticed in the rankings of top 5 brands in BARC week 31 rankings. While Lizol held strong to the top spot with 17137 insertions, Trivago was replaced from second spot by Harpic Bathroom Cleaner, a new entrant in the list. The latter made 11174 insertions.
Dettol Liquid soap moved up two spots from last week, to rank third this time with 10921 insertions. Trivago settled at fourth position with 10772 ad insertions on television in week 31 of 2019.
Harpic 10/10 re-entered the list post a small hiatus on fifth spot with 10667 ad insertions.
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.
