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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Santoor Royal Sandal's latest TVC with Meenakshi Chaudhary showcases power of triple sandal care
Santoor Royal Sandal , a premium brand under the Santoor portfolio from Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting, has introduced a new Triple Sandal Pack, marking an expansion of its skincare range. The launch is supported by a new television commercial featuring actor Meenakshi Chaudhary . The new offering brings together three products - a soap , a Sandalwood face pack , and a sandalwood face serum - as part of a simple three-step skincare routine , aiming to provide enhanced efficacy in improving skin tone and reducing blemishes. According to a clinical study conducted by MS Research Clinic, the regimen demonstrated visible complexion improvement in all study participants within the first week of regular use, with tan reduction and blemish lightening observed by the fourth week. The formulation is dermatologically tested and suitable for all skin types. S. Prasanna Rai, senior vice president – marketing, Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting, said, "The new Triple Sandal Pack is designed specifically with this growing consumer needs in mind. By offering a complete sandalwood-based regimen, including a sandalwood face serum and the convenience of a full routine in one pack, we aim to meet the evolving expectations of skincare-conscious consumers." The TV commercial, developed by Tilt brand solutions, takes a surprising turn and gives viewers a sneak-peek into the lives of those in the limelight. Set behind the scenes of a film shoot, Chaudhary has a candid conversation with the viewers directly to reveal her skincare routine – Santoor Royal Sandal soap with serum, and face pack - as the reason for her daily glow, on screen and in life. Through this narrative, she also reveals a charming girl who is concealed by the glamour that comes with being a lead actress in Tollywood. Adarsh Atal, chief creative officer, Tilt brand solutions added, 'The beauty category is thriving, and the Santoor Royal Sandal Soap + Serum offers a truly unique proposition—a glow-enhancing formula rooted in trust and tradition. What makes this film special is the insight: before she became a star, Meenakshi was just a young girl, a fan like so many others. That journey, from admiration to aspiration, is something every girl in India can relate to. It's authentic, emotional, and deeply resonant with our audience.' Sandalwood is known to help in reducing skin inflammation and for its skin-brightening properties. Virendra R Tripathi, R&D head, Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting said 'Our clinical assessment of Santoor Royal Sandal's soap and face serum indicates early signs of complexion improvement within a week, with more visible changes by the fourth week of consistent use.' Watch the video here:
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting announces leadership transition
Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting , has announced a significant leadership transition . Vineet Agrawal, chief executive officer of Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting and managing director of Wipro Enterprises , will retire in January 2026 after 40 years with the organisation. Kumar Chander, currently president – Southeast Asia and Yardley India, will take over as chief executive officer, effective February 1, 2026. Agrawal joined Wipro in 1985 and became chief executive officer of Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting in 2002. Over the past two decades, he has led the transformation of the company into a global FMCG conglomerate. Under his leadership, Wipro Consumer Care completed 15 strategic acquisitions , significantly expanded its global brand portfolio, and grew Santoor into one of India's top two soap brands. When Agrawal took charge in 2003, the business was primarily focused on vanaspati, soap, and lighting within India. Today, it operates in over 60 countries across categories including personal care, home care, skin care, foods, lighting and seating products. Azim Premji, chairman, Wipro Enterprises shared, 'Vineet has played a defining role in shaping Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting into a formidable, globally respected business - growing it from INR 300 crore in 2003 to over INR 10,600 crore now, transforming it from a domestic player to a truly international business . His instinctive understanding of people, culture, and long-term value creation has left a lasting legacy. I thank him for his extraordinary contribution over four decades.' 'I am pleased to welcome Kumar Chander as the next chief executive officer Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting and managing director, Wipro Enterprises. With 33 years at Wipro and a strong track record across India and international markets, he brings sharp strategic insight and executional depth. His role in making us number one in Malaysia's Personal care market and top three in several others speaks to his leadership. Kumar's humility, fairness, strategy and business acumen make him exceptionally well-placed to lead us into the next chapter.' Agrawal shared, 'It has been a privilege to be part of Wipro for 40 years and to lead Consumer Care & Lighting over the last two decades. Together, we have built a global business rooted in strong systems, disciplined execution, and integrity. I am proud of the foundation we have laid and grateful for the opportunity to lead through a period of significant transformation. Our journey has been shaped by Wipro's long-term focus and commitment to building with purpose. I have full confidence in Kumar – his distinctive leadership style and global experience will guide Wipro to even greater heights.' Kumar Chander, on his appointment, said, 'It is an honour and privilege to lead Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting at this important moment. Wipro has shaped me both personally and professionally. I am committed to building on the strong foundation laid by Vineet and the many teams across the world who have shaped this remarkable organisation. Together, we will continue to grow with purpose and create meaningful impact across markets.' Kumar's appointment reflects a careful and considered succession process. Kumar has been with Wipro Consumer Care for 34 years and has led operations across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. As president – Southeast Asia and Yardley India, he played a key role in integrating Wipro Consumer Care's international acquisitions and establishing the acquired brands into leadership positions in these geographies. Beginning October 2025, Kumar will work closely with Agrawal to ensure a smooth leadership transition. He will be based at the Wipro Enterprises headquarters in Bengaluru.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Wipro Consumer names new CEO
BENGALURU: Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting (WCCL) has named Kumar Chander as its new CEO, succeeding Vineet Agrawal. Chander, currently serving as president - Southeast Asia and Yardley India, will assume the role of CEO effective Feb 1 next year. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Mint
08-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Santoor soap maker's FY25 revenue rises to ₹10,600 crore on premium push
Consumer goods company Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting clocked revenues of ₹ 10,600 crore in 2024-25, up 3.11% on-year, driven by higher demand for its premium portfolio that saw personal care brand Yardley and liquid detergent brand Softtouch outperform the mass market segment. 'Last year was tough. A couple of patterns emerged: premium is doing well, economy brands are doing well, the middle (brands) is the one that got more crunched. Last year, we also got hit by palm oil prices, especially in the second half. From a demand perspective, we continue to do well. From our volume perspective, all four quarters have been very good, or relatively better than the industry," said Vineet Agrawal, chief executive of Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting and managing director of Wipro Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. The company, known for Santoor soaps, reported a volume growth of 7.8%. Agrawal said, in an interview with Mint on Tuesday, rising food inflation in certain cities, along with increased rental and education costs, and higher entertainment expenses like mobile phone ownership and content viewing, are impacting non-discretionary spending for the middle class. 'We are hoping that now it should get corrected," he said. 'There are green shoots, and hopefully with the monsoon coming in and covering India fully ahead of time, there is a positive impact in terms of sentiment. I strongly believe that with things improving, the mass market will bounce back," he added. Wipro Ltd's consumer care unit, which derives 50% of its business from India, has invested over $1 billion in acquiring brands in various markets over the past two decades. It acquired Singapore's Unza Holdings Ltd in 2007, followed by Yardley's India and Middle East business in 2009, and its UK and Europe business in 2012. In 2012, it acquired Singaporean skincare company L.D. Waxson Group, and in 2016, China-based Zhongshan Ma Er. In India, it has acquired brands like Chandrika, Glucovita, and Aramusk. In April 2023, it acquired Kerala-based packaged foods brand Brahmins, which offers breakfast pre-mix powders, spice mixes, pickles, and dessert mixes. In the same year, it acquired personal care brands Jo, Doy, and Bacter Shield from VVF (India) Ltd, marking its 15th acquisition to date and the third in the preceding 12 months. This acquisition helped the company expand its soap segment, where it already sells brands such as Santoor and Chandrika. Agrawal noted that the VVF soap portfolios performed well. These brands were acquired to help Wipro gain market share in the competitive soaps market, especially in Rajasthan and the North-East, where its own soap brands have limited presence. In 2022, it acquired Kerala-based Nirapara, marking its entry into the packaged snacks, spices, and ready-to-cook food market. "We did about ₹ 230 crore (revenue) last year in foods; Brahmins grew about 20% last year—the first full year under us. Nirapara, which had practically zero sales when we took over in 2022—we started operations only by April 2023 because we had to restart the factory again, get the employees back, etc.—that's about ₹ 87 crore,' he said. The company plans to continue expanding its food portfolio, focusing on more regional snacks and traditional Indian foods rather than chips or cornflakes. 'In foods, like in other categories that we are in, we will continue to look at acquisitions to give us a jump start,' he said. Wipro Consumer will continue to acquire assets when it finds something relevant within the personal and home care categories. 'Outside of India, we want to acquire in developing countries. We are not going to acquire assets in, say, western Europe. So in Southeast Asia, we are in Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan and South China. Then we did the South Africa acquisition (2019). We'll see how we can expand there further if we get good properties there (Africa),' he said. The company will also continue to seek assets in Vietnam, Indonesia, India and the Philippines. 'We will continue to invest. On our balance sheet, we have a good cash position. Given our strength in the balance sheet, we can also raise money. So if we get good assets, I don't think we will pull back.' The company, via its venture capital arm, Wipro Consumer Care Ventures, also invests in new-age startups. Its portfolio includes The Baker's Dozen, Gynoveda, Soulflower, Let's Try, Anveshan, and Moom Health.
Mint
08-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Santoor soap maker's FY25 revenue rises to ₹10,600 crore on premium push
Consumer goods company Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting clocked revenues of ₹ 10,600 crore in 2024-25, up 3.11% on-year, driven by higher demand for its premium portfolio that saw personal care brand Yardley and liquid detergent brand Softtouch outperform the mass market segment. 'Last year was tough. A couple of patterns emerged: premium is doing well, economy brands are doing well, the middle (brands) is the one that got more crunched. Last year, we also got hit by palm oil prices, especially in the second half. From a demand perspective, we continue to do well. From our volume perspective, all four quarters have been very good, or relatively better than the industry," said Vineet Agrawal, chief executive of Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting and managing director of Wipro Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. The company, known for Santoor soaps, reported a volume growth of 7.8%. Agrawal said, in an interview with Mint on Tuesday, rising food inflation in certain cities, along with increased rental and education costs, and higher entertainment expenses like mobile phone ownership and content viewing, are impacting non-discretionary spending for the middle class. 'We are hoping that now it should get corrected," he said. 'There are green shoots, and hopefully with the monsoon coming in and covering India fully ahead of time, there is a positive impact in terms of sentiment. I strongly believe that with things improving, the mass market will bounce back," he added. Wipro Ltd's consumer care unit, which derives 50% of its business from India, has invested over $1 billion in acquiring brands in various markets over the past two decades. It acquired Singapore's Unza Holdings Ltd in 2007, followed by Yardley's India and Middle East business in 2009, and its UK and Europe business in 2012. In 2012, it acquired Singaporean skincare company L.D. Waxson Group, and in 2016, China-based Zhongshan Ma Er. In India, it has acquired brands like Chandrika, Glucovita, and Aramusk. In April 2023, it acquired Kerala-based packaged foods brand Brahmins, which offers breakfast pre-mix powders, spice mixes, pickles, and dessert mixes. In the same year, it acquired personal care brands Jo, Doy, and Bacter Shield from VVF (India) Ltd, marking its 15th acquisition to date and the third in the preceding 12 months. This acquisition helped the company expand its soap segment, where it already sells brands such as Santoor and Chandrika. Agrawal noted that the VVF soap portfolios performed well. These brands were acquired to help Wipro gain market share in the competitive soaps market, especially in Rajasthan and the North-East, where its own soap brands have limited presence. In 2022, it acquired Kerala-based Nirapara, marking its entry into the packaged snacks, spices, and ready-to-cook food market. "We did about ₹ 230 crore (revenue) last year in foods; Brahmins grew about 20% last year—the first full year under us. Nirapara, which had practically zero sales when we took over in 2022—we started operations only by April 2023 because we had to restart the factory again, get the employees back, etc.—that's about ₹ 87 crore,' he said. The company plans to continue expanding its food portfolio, focusing on more regional snacks and traditional Indian foods rather than chips or cornflakes. 'In foods, like in other categories that we are in, we will continue to look at acquisitions to give us a jump start,' he said. Wipro Consumer will continue to acquire assets when it finds something relevant within the personal and home care categories. 'Outside of India, we want to acquire in developing countries. We are not going to acquire assets in, say, western Europe. So in Southeast Asia, we are in Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan and South China. Then we did the South Africa acquisition (2019). We'll see how we can expand there further if we get good properties there (Africa),' he said. The company will also continue to seek assets in Vietnam, Indonesia, India and the Philippines. 'We will continue to invest. On our balance sheet, we have a good cash position. Given our strength in the balance sheet, we can also raise money. So if we get good assets, I don't think we will pull back.' The company, via its venture capital arm, Wipro Consumer Care Ventures, also invests in new-age startups. Its portfolio includes The Baker's Dozen, Gynoveda, Soulflower, Let's Try, Anveshan, and Moom Health. It originated as an oil crushing unit in the 1940s.
