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Kyoorius Awards Recognizes the Best in Design in India Announces winners for exceptional work in Design & Communication
MUMBAI: Kicking off the first edition of Kyoorius Awards, winners for various categories in Design and Communication were announced today, at the 9th annual Kyoorius Designyatra in Goa. These awards were held in partnership with D&AD and the International Advertising Association (India Chapter) and sponsored by ZEE.
Spanning over nine categories including print, packaging, digital, retail and design for good, Kyoorius Awards recognized the frontrunners in each of these streams. Over two very hectic days in Delhi, the judges held intense discussions to pick out the nominees and then the winners. These winners were chosen by an esteemed jury comprising of Elsie Nanji, Gabor Schreier, Jeremy Leslie, Simon Sankarayya, Tanya Singh Khosla, Ton Van Bragt and jury manager, Donal Keenan.
Based on real briefs by real clients, a special section of the awards was dedicated to the works of students as well. Five groups of students were chosen as the winners based on his work across the six categories. The winning student entries earned them a cash prize of INR 50,000/-, one free student pass to the 2014 Kyoorius Designyatra, a Wacom Bamboo tablet along with being featured in the annual awards showcase book.
Below are the details on the winners of the Kyoorius Awards:
At a Glance:
Winners of the Blue Elephant:
CATEGORY NO AND NAME
AWARD TITLE
AGENCY NAME
PROJECT NAME
CATEGORY – 1 – IDENTITY
Branding a Birthing Center
NH1 Design Pvt. Ltd.
Birthplace Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
CATEGORY – 2 – PACKAGING
Good Paper Project
Leo Burnett Mumbai
Fresno & Bakersfield India Ltd.
“Stories from Channapatna”
Locopoco Design Studio (Entrant: Varnam)
Varnam
CATEGORY – 3 – COMMUNICATION
Save Calligraphy
O&M, New Delhi
Qalamkari Creative Calligraphy Trust
Getty Images Poster
Leo Burnett Mumbai
Getty Images
Chaplin Chapters
BBH India
Movies Now
Ish Watch
Alok Nanda & Company
Filte
CATEGORY – 5 – SPACE
Temple Pavilion Installation
Abin Design Studio
Kishor Sangha Community
CATEGORY – 6 – BOOKS
“Dekho : Conversations on Design in India”
Codesign Brand Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
Codesign Brand Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
Gobble you Up!
Minus9 Design
Tara Books
I Take this Train Too
Alok Nanda & Company
Filter Press
CATEGORY – 8 – CRAFT
“Stories from Channapatna”
Locopoco Design Studio
Varnam
I Take this Train Too
Alok Nanda & Company
Filter Press
Recycled Mechanics
Umbrella Design
Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.
CATEGORY – 9 – GOOD
Save Calligraphy
O&M, New Delhi
Qalamkari Creative Calligraphy Trust
Help Desk
DDB Mudra Group
Aarambh
Hot Wheels Key Chain
O&M, Mumbai
Mattel Toys (India)
Good Paper Project
Leo Burnett
Fresno & Bakersfield India Ltd.
Winners of the Black Elephant:
BEST OF SHOW
AWARD TITLE
AGENCY NAME
PROJECT NAME
Temple Pavilion Installation
Abin Design Studio
Kishor Sangha Community
“Dekho : Conversations on Design in India”
Codesign Brand Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
Codesign Brand Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
Winners of the Red Elephant:
On the awards night, Rajesh Kejriwal, Founder CEO, Kyoorius said, “We had conceptualized this with the aim of being able to recognise exceptional work in the design industry. It was exhilarating to witness Kyoorius Awards take shape, thanks to our esteemed partners D&AD, IAA (India Chapter) and our sponsors ZEE, who came on board to support this initiative.”
The D&AD Yellow Pencil is recognised world over as the most prestigious amongst
creative awards. Tim Lindsay, CEO of D&AD said, “With past experience in the arena of awarding excellent work in the creative stream, we were privileged to support Kyoorius’ efforts in the design industry. Kyoorius Awards were conducted at par with international standards and the delegates and industry peers received an opportunity to view some excellent work done by the winners.”
Kaushik Roy, Immediate Past President — IAA India Chapter said, “With the unprecedented response for the first instalment of Kyoorius awards, we are certain that there is a long association in store between Kyoorius, D&AD and IAA- India Chapter. Together, we have the vision to realize the power of design and it is crucial that we support and award the best creative minds in India.”
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Induction cooktop demand spikes 30× amid LPG supply concerns
Supply worries linked to West Asia tensions push households and restaurants to turn to electric cooking alternatives
MUMBAI: As geopolitical tensions in West Asia ripple through global energy supply chains, the familiar blue flame in Indian kitchens is facing an unexpected challenger: electricity.
What began as concerns over the availability of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has quickly evolved into a technology-driven shift in cooking habits. Households across India are increasingly turning to induction cooktops and other electric appliances, initially as a backup but now, for many, a necessity.
A sudden surge in demand
Recent data from quick-commerce and grocery platform BigBasket highlights the scale of the shift. According to Seshu Kumar Tirumala, the company’s chief buying and merchandising officer, demand for induction cooktops has risen dramatically.
“Induction cooktops have seen a significant surge in demand, recording a fivefold jump on 10 March and a thirtyfold spike on 11 March,” Tirumala said.
The increase stands out sharply when compared with broader kitchen appliance trends. Most appliance categories are growing within 10 per cent of their typical demand levels, while induction cooktops have witnessed explosive growth as households rush to secure an alternative cooking option.
Major e-commerce platforms including Amazon and Flipkart have reported rising searches and orders for induction stoves. Quick-commerce apps such as Blinkit and Zepto have also witnessed stock shortages in major metropolitan areas including Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
What was once considered a convenient appliance for hostels, small kitchens or occasional use has suddenly become an essential addition in many homes.
A crisis thousands of miles away
The trigger for this shift lies far beyond India’s kitchens.
Escalating conflict in the Middle East has disrupted shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Nearly 85 to 90 per cent of India’s LPG imports pass through this narrow waterway, making the country particularly vulnerable to supply disruptions.
The ripple effects have been swift.
India currently meets roughly 60 per cent of its LPG demand through imports, and tightening global supply has already begun to affect domestic availability and prices.
Earlier this month, the price of domestic LPG cylinders increased by Rs 60, while commercial cylinders rose by more than Rs 114.
To discourage panic buying and hoarding, the government has also extended the mandatory waiting period between domestic refill bookings from 21 days to 25 days.
Restaurants feel the pressure
The strain is not limited to households. Restaurants, hotels and roadside eateries are also grappling with supply constraints as commercial LPG availability tightens under restrictions imposed through the Essential Commodities Act.
In cities such as Bengaluru and Chennai, restaurant associations report that commercial LPG availability has dropped by as much as 75 per cent, forcing many establishments to rethink their kitchen operations.
Some restaurants have reduced menu offerings, while others are rapidly installing high-efficiency induction systems, creating hybrid kitchens where electricity now shares the workload with gas.
For smaller eateries and roadside dhabas, the shift is less about sustainability and more about survival.
A potential structural shift
The government has maintained that there is no nationwide LPG crisis and has directed refineries to increase production to stabilise supply.
Nevertheless, the developments of March 2026 may already be triggering a longer-term behavioural shift.
For decades, LPG has been the backbone of cooking in Indian households. However, recent disruptions have highlighted the risks of relying on a single fuel source.
Increasingly, households appear to be hedging against uncertainty by adopting electric cooking options to guard against price volatility and delivery delays.
If the current trend continues, the induction cooktop, once viewed as a niche appliance, could emerge as a quiet symbol of India’s evolving kitchen economy.
