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From Haldi-Chandan to Market Champion: The Santoor Story
Few Indian brands have achieved what Santoor has- instant recall without constant noise. The moment you hear “Haldi aur chandan ke gun samaye Santoor..”, memory does the rest. It wasn’t just advertising- it was a cultural cue, a daily reminder that beauty could be simple, traditional, and timeless. By 2025, Santoor quietly rose to the top of the soap market. It became India’s largest soap brand by value in a category that had been dominated by legacy names for decades. The Be
Jan 62 min read


Piyush Pandey (1955–2025): The Man Who Made India Feel Through Its Ads
Piyush Pandey — the creative legend who turned advertising into an art of storytelling — passed away on October 24 at the age of 70. With him, India bids farewell to the man who made ads speak its language — earthy, emotional, and unforgettable. For over four decades, Piyush Pandey defined what it meant to be truly Indian in advertising. His campaigns didn’t just sell products — they celebrated people, culture, and everyday quirks. From “Fevicol ka mazboot jod” to “Har Ghar
Oct 24, 20252 min read
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