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Dettol Liquid soap returns as top brand after a week’s gap in BARC week 27 rankings
MUMBAI: Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India has released its data for top advertisers and brands for the period between 29 June 2019 and 5 July 2019.
The data reflects the 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 26 of 2019.
Top Advertisers:
Week 26 rankings of BARC finally saw a change in the list of top three advertisers, which was running stagnant for the past couple of weeks. While Hindustan Unilever Ltd and Reckitt Benckiser India Ltd still held on to the top two positions with 160125 and 101766 insertions, respectively, ITC was replaced by Cadburys India Ltd on the third spot with 27587 insertions. It was fifth in the rankings last week.
The fourth spot was acquired by Amazon Online India Pvt Ltd, which climbed up four spots from last week’s eighth rank, with 26910 insertions. It was followed by Brooke Bond Lipton India Ltd, which slipped one spot from last week, with 24528 insertions.
Top Brands:
Dettol Liquid Soap claimed its top brand spot back after a one-week hiatus in the week 27 listings. It made 12094 insertions. Harpic 10/10 replaced Harpic Bathroom Cleaner in the second spot, climbing up three ranks, with 10194 insertions on TV.
Santoor Sandal and Turmeric ranked third with 9915 insertions followed by Harpic Bathroom Cleaner that made 9549 insertions. Colgate Dental Cream climbed up two ranks from last weeks to be in the fifth spot with 9517 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.
