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Mullen Lintas wins the creative duties for Hindware Sanitaryware and Tiles
Mumbai: Mullen Lintas Delhi, to handle the creative duties for Hindware, one of the most trusted Indian household names when it comes to sanitaryware and bath fittings. The business was won after a keenly contested multi-agency pitch process. The account would be handled out of the agency’s Gurgaon office.
Mullen Lintas has a strong legacy of building brands delivering ‘unfair’ shares of attention that have become key differentiators for them in cluttered categories.
Hindware Ltd., the home of iconic brand “Hindware” has a versatile range of best-in-class bathware & kitchen products and also houses ‘TRUFLO by Hindware’, plastic pipes and fittings business. It is highly driven by innovation and supreme customer service. The brand believes in providing its customers with products backed by research and are known for our quality and designs.
The Indian tiles, sanitary ware and bathroom fittings market reached a value of $7,516 million in 2021 and it is expected to reach $12,006 million by 2027 exhibiting a CAGR of 8.39 per cent during 2022-2027. The housing sector has been growing, due to the rise in the purchasing power of individuals, rapid urbanisation, and government intervention to provide easy loans, among others. These factors, in turn, have been contributing towards the growth of the market.
Speaking of the win by the agency, Mullen Lintas CEO Hari Krishnan said, “Purchase decisions when it comes to Sanitaryware used to be led by functionality and value. However, that’s not the case any longer and it’s not seen as an extension of personal space and expression. This is where Hindware has made a difference with its innovations & design and our focus would be to consolidate the brand equity for Hindware based on these values & benefits. We are excited about this partnership and look forward to creating a new narrative in this category.”
Commenting on the association, Hindware Ltd. Charu Malhotra vice-president, marketing said, “Hindware is known for design excellence, innovation and quality. Our products are backed by extensive consumer research and Insights. We have been evaluating different partners to further build the Hindware brand equity through sharp and relevant consumer insights and creative expressions. For us what stood out about Mullen Lintas was how the strategy & storytelling came together in perfect sync and of course the passion and enthusiasm the team brought to the table. We look forward to some stellar work being developed for the brand.”
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.
