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BARC week 47: Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion’s position further improved
MUMBAI: The Broadcast Audience Research Council of India (BARC) has released its data for top advertisers and brands for the period between 16 November and 22 November 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 47 of 2019.
Top Advertisers:
A little shuffle in the top advertisers list released by BARC in the week 47 of 2019 was observed, as compared to the past week. Hindustan Unilever Ltd remained unmoved from the top spot this week as well. It had made 186608 ad insertions on TV. ITC Ltd climbed up a spot to rank second, with 55523 ad insertions.
Ponds India also improved its position by a spot and ranked third this week with 43079 ad insertions. Reckitt Benckiser slipped down by two positions to rank fourth, with 42921 insertions. Fifth in the list was last weeks 9th ranker, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd, with 37824 insertions.
Other top advertisers in the list were as follows: Wipro Ltd, Cadbury India Ltd, Brooke Bond Lipton India, Procter & Gamble, and Smithkline Beecham, respectively.
Top Brands:
The top brands also witnessed little reshuffling in the BARC week 47 rankings. Lux Toilet Soap maintained its top position with 15393 ad insertions. Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion climbed up a spot to rank second with 14687 insertions.
Santoor Sandal and Turmeric also improved its position by a spot, ranking third with 14220 ad insertions on TV. Trivago slipped down two spots to rank fourth with 14012 insertions. Ranking fifth was Horlicks, which improved its position by one rank, with 11076 insertions.
Other top brands in the list were as follows: Surf Excel Easy Wash, Airtel 4G, Clinic Plus Shampoo, Santoor Beauty Soaps, and Colgate Dental Cream, respectively.
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.
