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Smart Bazaar, gives retail therapy a makeover with Mccann’s new campaign
MUMBAI: When life upgrades from jugaad to joy, retail must follow suit. Smart Bazaar has roped in Mccann Worldgroup India for its latest campaign, a creative push that mirrors the country’s shift from “making do” to “living well”. Based on insights into evolving Indian households, the campaign spotlights how homes today are being redesigned with purpose organised kitchens, thoughtful bathrooms, and living spaces that blend function with flair. The message? Families no longer just seek affordability; they aspire to elevate everyday living with quality and comfort at the core.
“Smart Bazaar isn’t just another retail chain; we are emerging as the value-first catalyst for everyday aspiration,” said Reliance Retail CMO Surabhi Sen noting how the brand aims to bridge necessity with desire. Mccann Worldgroup India CEO & CCO Prasoon Joshi added, “India is at a cultural inflection point. Families are realising that living well isn’t about luxury, it’s about dignity, joy, and shared values. With Smart Bazaar, we tapped into that truth and gave it an authentic yet aspirational voice.”
With this collaboration, Smart Bazaar positions itself as more than just a marketplace, it’s pitching itself as a partner in everyday upgrades, making better living accessible to households across India.
MUMBAI: From flights to tracks, Cleartrip is now trying to keep every journey on the same ticket. Cleartrip, part of Flipkart, has launched train ticket bookings through a partnership with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, marking its entry into India’s vast rail travel ecosystem.
The integration allows users to search, book and manage train journeys directly within the app, as the company pushes towards becoming a unified, multi-modal travel platform. The move plugs Cleartrip into one of the world’s largest transportation networks, where over 800 million reserved passengers travel annually, alongside a daily footfall of around 23 million across Indian Railways.
The offering includes bookings across routes nationwide, covering General and Tatkal quotas as per Ministry of Railways guidelines. Users can also access real-time seat availability, fare insights, PNR status tracking, berth preferences and digital payment options within a single interface.
The expansion reflects a broader shift in travel platforms from specialising in a single mode to stitching together end-to-end journeys. For Cleartrip, the bet is not just on scale, but on simplifying a system often seen as complex and fragmented.
Company executives said the focus is on embedding predictive intelligence and personalisation into the booking journey, aiming to make everything from discovery to post-booking support faster and more intuitive.
The train booking feature is currently live on the app, with plans to extend it to the web platform soon, signalling a push towards a seamless cross-platform experience.
In a country where railways move billions each year, the next battleground for travel apps may well be decided not in the skies, but on the tracks.
