Tag: Sridhar Balakrishnan

  • Duroflex wakes up to a stress-free era with its new brand identity

    Duroflex wakes up to a stress-free era with its new brand identity

    MUMBAI: After six decades of helping India sleep better, Duroflex is now dreaming bigger. The homegrown sleep and comfort brand has rolled out a new identity and positioning ‘Designed to De-Stress’ reflecting a refreshing new chapter that’s all about easing the nation’s most common modern ailment: stress.

    In a country where work deadlines chase dinner tables and “rest” is often scheduled like a meeting, Duroflex’s new avatar puts stress relief at the centre of comfort. The rebrand marks the brand’s evolution from a maker of orthopaedic mattresses to a partner in managing the physical and emotional effects of daily stress.

    The repositioning stems from months of research, which found that stress is no longer a passing phase, it’s an everyday state. It manifests physically in fatigue, stiffness, and restlessness, robbing millions of Indians of deep restorative sleep. Duroflex aims to address this by moving beyond foam and fabric conversations to focus on how sleep itself can be a science-backed solution to stress.

    At the heart of this new era lies a refreshed logo and visual language, designed to feel light, fluid, and rejuvenating, a visual metaphor for the transition from tension to calm. The familiar red of Duroflex remains, but now with a brighter, more energetic tone that radiates optimism and vitality. Every curve and colour of the redesign echoes the brand’s promise: a stress-free, sensory reset.

    “For over six decades, Duroflex has led India’s sleep innovation story. This repositioning marks our next phase of consumer-first thinking,” said Duroflex Group CEO Sridhar Balakrishnan. “Stress has become the defining challenge of modern life. Our new identity is built around helping people restore balance through deep, restorative sleep. We’re no longer just a sleep-first company, we’re a comfort partner.”

    Echoing that sentiment, Duroflex chief marketing officer Ullas Vijay added, “The mattress category has long been obsessed with layers and materials, while consumers struggle with sleepless nights. ‘Designed to De-Stress’ gives them a reason to see Duroflex differently as a brand that works on what stress does to your body.”

    The ‘Designed to De-Stress’ campaign will roll out across digital, retail, and experiential touchpoints in the coming months. A new collection of stress-release sleep solutions from ergonomic mattresses to lifestyle-driven accessories will anchor the rebrand, available online at duroflexworld.com and at stores nationwide.

    By putting purpose before product, Duroflex is redefining what it means to rest. In a world wired with stress, the brand isn’t just promising better sleep, it’s inviting India to wake up refreshed, restored, and ready to take on the day.

     

     

  • Duroflex teams up with Royal Challengers Bengaluru as Official Partner for T20 Season 2024

    Duroflex teams up with Royal Challengers Bengaluru as Official Partner for T20 Season 2024

    Mumbai: Duroflex, India’s leading sleep solutions provider, proudly announces its partnership with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the ongoing T20 season 2024 as their Official Sleep Partner. Drawing upon their expertise in sleep science, Duroflex is dedicated to empowering players for optimum recovery by providing them with innovative sleep technology, ensuring ideal rest.

    This partnership marks a significant milestone for Duroflex as it aligns with the brand’s commitment to promote better sleep and overall health. The players will exclusively be using Duroflex’s mattress from their signature Duropedic range throughout the tournament, echoing the recommendation made by Virat Kohli. To further enhance the comfort of the players, the brand aims to replace all recliners in the team’s changing room with Duroflex’s recliners providing the players an ultimate relaxing experience and allowing them to destress.

    Duroflex will also be launching an exclusive RCB limited edition mattress along with pillows as a part of this association. A dedicated exclusive space will be set up at the stadium for the fans called the “Duroflex Zone” that will allow them to experience the calming Duroflex touch.

    Excited about the T20 season 2024, Duroflex CEO Sridhar Balakrishnan said “We are thrilled to join forces with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the T20 season 2024. We’ve always advocated the importance of sleep and continue to champion quality sleep for better recovery. Sleep plays a vital role in the recovery of athletes, and our mission is to provide them with the highest standards of sleep experience. We look forward to supporting team RCB in their journey and are equally enthusiastic about creating memorable experiences for RCB fans throughout the season.”

    Royal Challengers Bengaluru VP & head Rajesh Menon said “We are delighted to partner with Duroflex. Look forward to a great season together and build a longer-term association.”

  • Star India appoints Sridhar Balakrishnan as its head of distribution

    Star India appoints Sridhar Balakrishnan as its head of distribution

    MUMBAI: Star India has appointed former Marico chief operating officer for rest of South Asia, Middle East & Africa Sridhar Balakrishnan as its head of distribution.

    Balakrishnan replaces Krishnan Kutty, who has been made EVP and business head of the English cluster a few months back

    “Distribution has been a key priority for the organisation, and we have leveraged the growing penetration of TV to drive reach of our channels across the width and breadth of this country. As cable in India gets fully digitalised and consumers get access to an array of differentiated channels and services, the opportunity to unlock value in the distribution business is huge,” Star India MD Sanjay Gupta shared in an internal mail to employees.

    “It gives me great pleasure to welcome Sridhar Balakrishnan, who joins us as the head of distribution business. He will spearhead this agenda for Star.”

    An alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur and BHU, Sridhar has spent most of his 22 years of work life with Marico and has handled a variety of roles across sales, trade marketing, business finance and supply chain. In his last role as COO for rest of South Asia, Middle East & Africa, he was responsible for Marico’s multi-geography business across the business units of Bangladesh, South Asia, Middle East and Africa.

  • Star India appoints Sridhar Balakrishnan as its head of distribution

    Star India appoints Sridhar Balakrishnan as its head of distribution

    MUMBAI: Star India has appointed former Marico chief operating officer for rest of South Asia, Middle East & Africa Sridhar Balakrishnan as its head of distribution.

    Balakrishnan replaces Krishnan Kutty, who has been made EVP and business head of the English cluster a few months back

    “Distribution has been a key priority for the organisation, and we have leveraged the growing penetration of TV to drive reach of our channels across the width and breadth of this country. As cable in India gets fully digitalised and consumers get access to an array of differentiated channels and services, the opportunity to unlock value in the distribution business is huge,” Star India MD Sanjay Gupta shared in an internal mail to employees.

    “It gives me great pleasure to welcome Sridhar Balakrishnan, who joins us as the head of distribution business. He will spearhead this agenda for Star.”

    An alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur and BHU, Sridhar has spent most of his 22 years of work life with Marico and has handled a variety of roles across sales, trade marketing, business finance and supply chain. In his last role as COO for rest of South Asia, Middle East & Africa, he was responsible for Marico’s multi-geography business across the business units of Bangladesh, South Asia, Middle East and Africa.