MUMBAI: Indians love their snacks and they love them with ketchup. This World Heart Day, Narayana Health took that everyday condiment and turned it into a reminder for better heart health.
The healthcare provider launched a pan-India guerrilla marketing campaign titled “check-up sachets”, replacing ordinary ketchup packets with branded versions carrying a hidden message: “Cravings may come suddenly. Heart troubles don’t.” A QR code inside the sachet linked to Narayana Health’s preventive check-up booking page, turning a quick snack into an opportunity for reflection on heart health.
The back of each sachet listed the “real ingredients for a healthy heart”: physical activity, good sleep, balanced diet, fiber and good fats, hydration, fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, stress control, and regular check-ups. Distributed across popular food stalls and cafés in major Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities, the campaign created buzz, sparking conversations while meeting people in everyday, relatable moments.
Heart health is a growing concern in India, with lifestyle-related conditions such as high blood pressure, poor diet, and stress contributing to a rise in cardiovascular issues, especially among people in their 30s and 40s. The “check-up sachets” campaign reminds people that timely check-ups and small, consistent lifestyle changes can make a big difference.
Narayana Health group chief marketing officer Ashish Bajaj said, “Great ideas don’t always need billboards. Sometimes, they fit inside a ketchup sachet. If this campaign makes someone pause, smile, and think about their heart, then we’ve succeeded.”
Country head – brand & marketing Abhishek Misra added, “The brilliance of ‘check-up sachets’ lies in its simplicity. By turning ketchup into ‘check-up,’ we’ve made preventive healthcare part of daily life. After all, if we never forget to add ketchup to our samosas or rolls, why forget a heart check-up?”
By combining a universally loved snack with a simple, playful message, Narayana Health’s campaign proves that even the smallest packaging can deliver a message that sticks and may just nudge people toward a healthier heart.
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