Tag: Aditya Birla Real Estate Ltd.

  • Birla Estates and RCB forge stronger ties with star-studded T20 campaign

    Birla Estates and RCB forge stronger ties with star-studded T20 campaign

    MUMBAI: Birla Estates, has launched its much-anticipated Indian T20 2025 campaign, featuring Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Krunal Pandya. With the tagline ‘Every sq.ft. tells a story’, the campaign highlights the dreams, aspirations, and emotions that make every home special.

    Taking its association with cricket a step further, Birla Estates is now the principal sponsor of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the upcoming T20 season. This marks the fourth consecutive year of collaboration, reinforcing shared values of excellence, ambition, and perseverance between the brand and the sport.

    The campaign, conceptualised by Mccann, features three engaging digital films that draw a compelling parallel between Chinnaswamy Stadium RCB’s iconic home ground and Birla Estates homes. Just as every patch of grass and every square foot of ground at Chinnaswamy has witnessed unforgettable moments, every square foot of a Birla home holds priceless memories encapsulated in the campaign’s core message, Storiespersqft.

    One of the campaign’s standout films showcases Kohli executing a stunning mid-air catch, with the voiceover stating, “To feel superhuman. just 5 sq.ft.” Another features Kohli and Krunal exchanging a fist bump while running between the wickets, with the tagline, “To become great partners. it takes 22 yards.” These visuals cleverly reinforce the idea that significant moments don’t require vast spaces—just meaningful ones.

    Birla Estates head of marketing Anitha Krishnan stated, “Our long-standing partnership with RCB has evolved over the seasons, and we take immense pride in being the principal sponsor, with our brand prominently displayed on the players’ jerseys. This placement reflects our deep commitment to cricket as a platform that resonates with our audience. Our campaign is an extension of our larger corporate vision—one that goes beyond building structures to creating spaces that tell meaningful stories. Just as every cricketing milestone represents years of dedication and achievement, every home becomes a backdrop for life’s most cherished moments. Through this campaign, we aim to create a strong emotional connection with homebuyers—aligning their aspirations with the journey of cricketers. It beautifully blends the passion for cricket with the pride of homeownership—two defining milestones in Indian culture.”

    RCB COO Rajesh Menon added, “We are delighted to continue our association with Birla Estates as a valued member of the RCB family. Their commitment to excellence and innovation mirrors the ethos of our team. Together, we aim to elevate the fan experience and create unforgettable memories both on and off the field. This partnership is a testimony to our shared vision of inspiring and engaging millions of cricket enthusiasts.”

    Last year, Birla Estates’ T20 campaign generated 41.3 million impressions and reached over 10 million fans. As the 2025 season unfolds, cricket lovers can look forward to an exciting line-up of games, digital activations, and engaging initiatives—all driven by this powerful collaboration.

  • ITC seals Rs 3,500 crore deal for Century Pulp and Paper

    ITC seals Rs 3,500 crore deal for Century Pulp and Paper

    MUMBAI: ITC has inked a business transfer agreement to acquire the pulp and paper division of Aditya Birla Real Estate Ltd (ABREL) for Rs 3,500 crore. The deal, structured as a slump sale on a cash-free, debt-free basis, brings Century Pulp and Paper (CPP) into ITC’s fold, bolstering its footprint in the paper and packaging game.

    Established in 1984 in Lalkuan, Uttarakhand, CPP boasts an installed capacity of 4.8 lakh metric tonnes per year. With India’s paper demand growing at six to seven per cent annually and per capita consumption at a mere 16 kg (compared to the global average of 57 kg), ITC is betting big on the sector’s headroom for growth.

    This acquisition is a strategic masterstroke. ITC’s paperboards and specialty papers division, already a heavyweight with an annual output exceeding 1 million metric tonnes, will gain instant scale and efficiencies. A new production hub means better customer service, proximity to raw materials and, crucially, operational resilience. ITC plans to turbocharge CPP’s profitability with a mix of capacity de-bottlenecking, product upgrades, efficiency drives, supply chain tweaks, and procurement muscle.

    The deal is subject to regulatory nods, including clearance from the Competition Commission of India and the ministry of environment, forest and climate Change. It is expected to be wrapped up in about six months.

     ITC executive director B Sumant said: “This move strengthens our market position and unlocks fresh opportunities in both domestic and global markets. Our new asset aligns perfectly with our strategy to drive the next horizon of growth.”

    With this bold play, ITC is not just expanding—it’s redefining its game in paper and packaging.