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Indian brand visionaries enjoyed the limelight at the 4th edition of Brand of the Year by Team Marksmen Network.
Since the attention span of the consumer has been decreasing and brand loyalties have instead been redefined by every scroll, the 4th edition of Brand of the Year 2025 was an opportunity like none other in Mumbai to coalesce this amazing combination of thoughts, insights, and icons, hosted by Team Marksmen Network on June 27. This platform acknowledged those brands that have not just survived but have evolved through time so as to communicate with the discerning, value-oriented modern-day consumer.
Under the garb of the theme "Visionary Marketing and Timeless Brand Storytelling," the event dwelt on some of the best affairs of Indian brand landscapes in times of an AI disruption, data privacy issues, genuine engagement, and purpose-led action.
The conclave commenced with a delightful welcome address by Rajesh Khubchandani, co-founder and MD, Team Marksmen Network. He said, "When I look at a marketing team, I look at it as an orchestra. We have specialised players; the brand leader makes sure they are all working in harmony to project an image that just goes down smoothly with us. We’re here to celebrate the way they have won market, mind, and heartshare."
The occasion witnessed the incubation of impactful ideas in special sessions with the panel discussion of “Beyond the Buzz: What Media Mix Actually Moves the Needle Today?” with the top CMOs decoding the fractured media ecosystem.
Paridhi Gupta, CMO, SEW.AI, highlighted: "Two major pillars we’re seeing are building a community and bringing out the human element. Telling authentic stories is the next challenge for us." Sujay Rachh, CMO, Nuvama Group, also shared his view: "Three things have happened with new-age customers. They are hyper-informed and low on attention span; second, they are seeking authenticity from brands; and lastly, today, trust is flowing sideways."
R Gopalakrishnan, former director of Tata Sons and co-author of Jamshetji Tata: The Man Who Saw Tomorrow, gave the keynote address by exploring core values behind timeless Indian brands, drawing striking lessons from the life of Jamsetji Tata. His reflections were an insight into the power of legacy, leadership, and long-term vision in a digital-first world.
The Guest of Honour, Sudhir Mungantiwar, senior BJP leader and former minister, Government of Maharashtra, reflected on the evolving role of Indian brands in shaping economic narratives, job creation, and cultural identity.
These standout brands from various sectors for setting the bar higher for visionary storytelling, innovation, consumer trust, and purpose-driven strategy went on to win:
- Bajaj Broking – Next-Gen Investing Brand of the Year
- BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED
- Bisleri Vedica Himalayan Spring Water
- Campus Activewear Ltd
- CELLO WORLD LIMITED
- Cetaphil
- Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale
- Fenesta
- GM Modular Pvt. Ltd.
- Godrej Interio (Part of Godrej Enterprises Group)
- Haier Appliances India Pvt. Ltd.
- Himalaya BabyCare
- IKEA India
- InSolare Energy Limited
- JKMaxx Paints
- KAFF Appliances
- Kaya Clinic
- LA SHIELD
- Purple Finance
- RUBBER KING TYRE PVT. LTD.
- SEW.AI (Smart Energy Water)
- TATA Tiscon
- U.S. Polo Assn.
- Unimoni India
- VistaPrint
Brands were scored by LeadCap Ventures on key dimensions such as: personalised customer experiences, authenticity and purpose, brand storytelling, customer engagement, leveraging AI, and innovation.
As the curtains fell on this edition, Brand of the Year 2025 affirmed its raison d’être: not simply to celebrate branding excellence but to also act as a platform where marketers, leaders, and creators will begin to define the future of brand marketing in India.
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