Tag: Castrol India Limited

  • Castrol collaborates with LCR Honda, Viacom18

    By Our Staff

     

    Castrol Power1 has joined forces with Viacom18 network for reality shows, and Rajni Academy for Competitive Racing (RACR), bike-racing academy. Together, they are set to launch a motorcycling talent hunt.  Actor-influencer and avid biking enthusiast, Karan Kundrra, will headline the content series.

     

    Said Sandeep Sangwan, Managing Director of Castrol India Limited: “Castrol Power1 presents India’s Ultimate Motostar on MTV, is a platform uniting motorcycle enthusiasts, enabling them to showcase their skills and train with the best in India and LCR Honda Castrol MotoGP™ Team in Europe. This initiative underscores Castrol POWER1’s unwavering support for India’s racing community, invigorating and nurturing their passion for premier motorcycling.”

     

    Added Lucio Cecchinello, Owner and Team Principal of the LCR Honda Castrol MotoGP Team: “Castrol’s collaboration with Team LCR Honda symbolises our shared vision of pushing boundaries, fostering innovation, and consistently achieving outstanding performance, both on and off the racetrack. Collaborating with Castrol India Limited on the search for ‘Castrol Power1 presents India’s Ultimate Motostar on MTV’ is a testament to our commitment to tap into India’s moto-racing landscape and elevate it. We are eager to witness the extraordinary moto-racing talent in the country and expect a tremendous response to this initiative.”

     

    Said Mahesh Shetty, Head – Network Sales, Viacom18: “This partnership underscores our dedication towards crafting solutions that intricately weave brand USPs into engaging narratives. Viacom18 is always known for interesting reality formats and with ‘Castrol Power1 presents India’s Ultimate Motostar on MTV’ we harness the passion for premier motorcycling racing and elevate it through captivating storytelling. This format specifically created for Castrol, is a prime example of how we seamlessly integrate brand uniqueness into our content, ensuring that it stands out and leaves a lasting impact.”

     

  • Kedar Apte takes charge as VP – Marketing at Castrol India

    By A Correspondent

     

    Kedar Apte

    Castrol India Limited has announced the appointment of Kedar Apte as its new Vice President Marketing, effective September 1, 2016.

     

    Apte  joined Castrol India in September 2011 as General Manager for the Motorcycle engine oils category. During the last five years, he has managed multiple product categories and his last position prior to his new role, was as Head – Brand and Communications.

     

    According to Shyam Balasubramanian, Regional Marketing Director, Asia and Pacific Region, “Kedar has been responsible for successfully leading the launches of several pioneering brands like Castrol Vecton, Castrol CRB Mini-Truck and Castrol GTX Eco. His other significant contribution includes building a strong presence for the brand in the digital space through innovative on line campaigns.”

     

    In his new role, Apte will lead the marketing function which includes brand communication and content, sponsorships, digital marketing and consumer and customer engagement programmes. He will spearhead the on-going marketing strategy and continue to strengthen the Castrol brand through distinctive and exciting brand campaigns.

     

    Said Apte: “Castrol has been an integral part of the evolution of the lubricant industry in India and I am delighted to be part of the journey going forward.  Castrol is acknowledged for its innovative marketing approach and I am eagerly looking forward to contributing towards the organization as it moves towards an exciting future.”

     

    Prior to joining Castrol, Apte spent around a decade with Hindustan Unilever in sales and marketing roles.