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Trivago back as top brand in BARC week 49 ranking
MUMBAI: The Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) of India has released its data for top advertisers and brands for the period between 30 November 2019 to 6 December 2019
The data reflects the top 10 advertisers 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 49 of 2019.
Top Advertisers:
There have been little changes in the BARC top advertisers’ list in week 49 as compared to the past week. Hindustan Lever Ltd and ITC Limited were the top two performers with 156832 and 47607 ad insertions, respectively.
Reckitt Benckiser (India) Ltd has grabbed the third position with 45216 ad insertions. Wipro Ltd was spotted at the fourth position this time as it made 38592 insertions on TV. Ponds ranked fifth with 38304 insertions.
The pecking order of top 10 advertisers in week 49 were Hindustan Lever, ITC Ltd, Reckitt Benckiser, Wipro Ltd, Ponds India, Protect & Gamble, Brooke Bond Lipton India, Cadburys India, Godrej Consumer, and Smithkline Beecham at first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively.
Top Brands:
Trivago ranks first in the top brands category of BARC week 49 ratings. It had 14926 ads on TV during this period. The second spot was acquired by Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion with 13934 insertions. Santoor Sandal and Turmeric grabbed the third position with 12920 insertions. Santoor Beauty Soap, Surf Excel Easy Wash, Lizol, Clinic Plus Shampoo, Amazon Prime Video, Google App, Flipcart Video Originals were the other top brands spotted in the top 10 brand's list of BARC India ratings week 49.
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.
