Awards
Nippon Paint gets ‘Brand of the Year’ award in Realty Plus
MUMBAI: Nippon Paint Private Limited, Asia’s leading paint manufacturer, was recently recognized as the ‘Brand of the Year’ by Realty Plus’ INEX (Interior-Exterior) Awards 2020. The award was conferred upon the company for its latest breakthrough product ‘Durafresh Solo’, in a glittering ceremony held recently at the Taj Mumbai. The ceremony was attended by renowned names in the Real Estate Industry.
Nippon Paint received the award based on various key parameters like brand excellence, engagement, high customer satisfaction, reputed, and an overall commitment to innovation in the decorative paint sector. Leading brands in the country were considered for the award and Nippon Paint’s ‘Durafresh Solo’ was key in securing the honor for having made a mark in a competitive environment.
Nippon Paint’s ‘Durafresh Solo’ was introduced only last year and gained widespread acceptance for its specially formulated UV crosslinking mechanism and heat ban technology that helps reduce the surface temperature up to 7°C. The paint also imparts a rich sheen finish and has anti-algal resistance to keep walls fresh for a longer time. Durafresh Solo is developed with a self-priming technology which prevents the need to use a separate primer. The paint doubles up as a self-priming coat when mixed with clean, potable water.
On receiving the award, Nippon Paint India president S Mahesh Anand commented, “Nippon Paint is delighted to receive the Brand of the Year award. This is a strong reflection of the trust that our customers have bestowed on us throughout our journey in the Indian market. Our perseverance for excellence has been crucial in reaching this stage and we will strive to be one of the country’s most loved brands.”
Awards
Ajay Kakar to chair jury for ad:tech Honours Awards 2026
Industry leaders join jury as nominations surge for marketing tech awards
NEW DELHI: The ad:tech Honours Awards 2026 are gearing up for a bigger second edition, with Ajay Kakar, head of corporate branding at Adani Group, set to chair the jury for India’s technology-focused marketing awards.
Organised in partnership with the International Advertising Association India Chapter, the awards celebrate the growing influence of technology in shaping modern advertising and marketing outcomes. This year’s edition has drawn a strong response from across the industry, signalling rising momentum around innovation in marketing technology.
The organisers say the nominations reflect a wide range of ideas and approaches, highlighting how brands and agencies are increasingly leaning on platforms, tools and data to sharpen their campaigns and connect with audiences more effectively.
Leading the evaluation process, Kakar will head a jury made up of senior leaders from across brands, agencies and technology platforms.
The jury panel includes Amaresh Godbole, CEO, digital technology business at Publicis Groupe; Bishwajeet S, head of marketing and PR at Volkswagen India; Carol Goyal, executive director at Rediffusion and CEO of Aesthetic Intelligence Lab; Kushal Sanghvi, director at Komerz; Lara Balsara, executive director at Madison World; Rana Barua, group CEO India, sea and North Asia; Deepak Oram, senior vice president growth marketing and martech; and Priyanka Khaneja Gandhi, head of marketing and creative solutions at Amazon Ads India.
The ad:tech Honours Awards aim to recognise not just creative campaigns but the smart use of technology that delivers measurable impact and business results. Categories this year reflect the rapidly evolving digital landscape, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, data-driven marketing, content ecosystems, automation, martech and adtech integration, and commerce-led marketing.
The winners will be announced on 17 March 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi during ad:tech New Delhi 2026. The event is expected to bring together leaders from brands, agencies, platforms, creators and technology partners for an evening celebrating the ideas and innovations shaping the future of marketing.iconductor industries.
