Thursday, October 23, 2025

Coca-Cola’s 8-Year ICC Partnership Champions India’s Local Heroes During Women’s World Cup 2025


Coca-Cola India, the official refreshment and hydration partner of the International Cricket Council (ICC), celebrates 8 years of partnership as India hosts the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 across Navi Mumbai, Guwahati, Indore, and Vizag. Coca-Cola India, through this association, will offer chilled refreshments to millions of fans nationwide, ensuring the spirit of cricket is celebrated across stadiums, neighborhoods, and community spaces. 

This milestone reflects the company’s commitment to supporting sports and empowering women, while strengthening the ecosystem around women’s cricket in India. Beyond the tournament, Coca-Cola India is also strengthening its role as a community catalyst.

 

Guided by a clear vision of building a resilient ecosystem, the company is driving employment, enabling income growth, and leaving a sustainable impact in host cities. Central to this journey are its enduring collaborations with bottling partners, kirana stores and last-mile partners that keep beverages flowing smoothly even when demand is at its highest. Through its Locally Yours campaign, Coca-Cola India is celebrating these unsung heroes who form the backbone of its distribution network.

 

Sundeep Bajoria, Vice President – India Operations, Coca-Cola India & Southwest Asia said, “The ICC Women’s World Cup is more than a sporting event, it is a platform that inspires millions, especially young women, to dream bigger. At Coca-Cola India, we are proud to stand behind women cricketers who are shaping the future of the game, while also empowering communities. Our commitment goes beyond hydration; it is about creating opportunities and ensuring that the impact of this tournament reaches far beyond the stadiums.”

 

Karan Achpal, Vice President - Franchise Operations, Developing Markets, Coca-Cola India and Southwest Asia said, “Our partnership with ICC is about celebrating the game and the communities that bring it to life. Through ‘Locally Yours,’ we shine a light on the everyday heroes — retailers and kirana store owners — who keep fans refreshed and connected. As the Women’s World Cup comes to India, they help carry the excitement from stadiums to streets, making sure the joy of cricket reaches every corner.”

 

Vinay Nair, Chief Commercial Officer, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd. said, “Behind every cheer in the stands is a network of people making it possible. As a bottling partner, our focus is to make sure fans across host cities have access to our beverages throughout the tournament. By building stronger last-mile supply chains and supporting local businesses, we are proud to keep communities refreshed during the Women’s World Cup.”

 

Anant Agrawal, Vice Chairman, Moon Beverages Ltd. said, “For us, the tournament is about delivering consistency at scale while staying rooted in the communities we serve. On the ground, we are working closely with retailers and distributors to make sure every fan can enjoy ice-cold beverages during the match. It is this combination of local strength and strong execution that allows us to support the excitement of cricket across host cities.”

 

Coca-Cola’s legacy with sport runs deep, uniting fans, fueling passion, and refreshing moments on and off the field. From cricket to global tournaments, the brand has always stood alongside the platforms that bring people together. Its partnership with ICC is more than sponsorship; it’s a celebration of the power of sport, community, and Coca-Cola’s enduring belief in making every game a refreshing experience.


About Coca-Cola:

Coca-Cola in India is one of the country’s leading beverage companies, offering a range of high-quality and refreshing beverage options to consumers. The company, in line with its vision of ‘Beverages For Life’ offers a wide portfolio of products which includes hydration, sports, sparkling, coffee, tea, nutrition, juice and dairy based products. In India its beverage range includes Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, Thums Up, Thums Up XForce, Charged, Fanta, Limca, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Kinley Soda, Rim Zim,  Maaza, Minute Maid range of juices and Honest Tea. The Company also offers hydration beverages including Limca GlucoCharge, Smartwater, Kinley, Kinley Copper, Dasani and Bonaqua packaged drinking water. Premium products constitute Schweppes’ range and Smartwater. In addition, it offers a Costa Coffee range of tea and coffee. The Company is constantly transforming its portfolio, from reducing sugar in its drinks to bringing innovative new products to market.


The Company along with its owned bottling operations and franchise bottling partners has a strong network of close to 5 million retail outlets through which it refreshes millions of consumers across the country. It seeks to positively impact people’s lives, communities and the planet through water and packaging initiatives, sustainable agriculture and emission reductions across its value chain.


Globally together with its bottling partners, The Coca-Cola Company employs more than 700,000 people, helping to bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at www.cocacolacompany.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.


Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Teens Can Now Customize Their App Icon On Instagram!


We’re excited to bring a fun new update to Teen Accounts: a customizable Instagram app icon! Teens can choose from six unique aesthetics—fire, floral, chrome, cosmic, slime, and more created in collaboration with illustrator @doncarrrlos (Carlos Oliveras Colom) and our Instagram Design team. 

Exclusively available for Teen Accounts, these customizable app icons are designed to help you express your style and creativity, while giving you more control over your Instagram experience. 

To try it out, teens can tap the Instagram logo at the top of their home screen to unlock these icons and select their preferred one.

 

Click here for more information: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQEuhTBAMch/?img_index=8 

Uber Uber And AB InBev India Partner To Promote Responsible Behaviour


Making festive nights memorable and safe, this partnership incentivizes safer rides

 

Uber and AB InBev India today announced the launch of Your Night, Our Ride, a joint initiative encouraging people to celebrate responsibly this festive season. Running from October 16 to November 10, the campaign will reward those who make responsible mobility choices. This collaboration marks a joint commitment by both companies to make celebrations safer and more convenient, while shaping a culture of moderation and responsibility.

 

The program will run across 100 of the most popular pubs, bars and restaurants in Bengaluru, New Delhi, Gurugram, and Noida including, One8 Commune, Paul, Chili’s, Cafe Delhi Heights, 1522, and more. Customers who take an Uber to these partner venues can enjoy exclusive discounts on a range of  beverages, while those heading back home can avail discounted Uber rides from participating outlets.

 

Speaking about the initiative, Shiva Shailendran, Director - Consumer Growth, Uber India and South Asia, “Through this campaign, we want to make choosing a safe ride home both rewarding and responsible. The festive season is a time for people to unwind and celebrate, and we want to ensure they can do that without worrying about how to get home safely. By joining hands with AB InBev, we’re making it easier for people to enjoy their evenings, act responsibly, and help keep the roads safer for everyone.”

 

Commenting on this initiative, Anasuya Ray, Vice President - Corporate Affairs, AB InBev India said "Festive moments are best enjoyed when they’re safe and memorable. We believe celebrations are rooted in responsible choices and this partnership with Uber brings that belief to life by offering patrons safer mobility options during the festive season. This initiative is an extension of our global campaign ‘Cheers to Moderation’ which celebrates smarter choices and responsible behaviours."

 

In the lead-up to the campaign, Uber commissioned a consumer survey to understand how India’s urban population views responsible social behaviours and safe mobility choices. The survey suggests that a vast majority of respondents recognise the importance of making safer travel decisions during social occasions, with 92% describing impaired driving as “very risky” or “extremely risky.”


At the same time, the survey indicates a growing preference for safer ways to get home. A majority of respondents said they rely on ride-hailing services like Uber after a night out, and 93% said they’ve chosen not to drive, making a responsible choice, since a safe and convenient option was available.

 

In the Uber survey, most respondents said the biggest deterrents to heading out for a drink were parking hassles, traffic, and the risk of having to drive back after drinking. Many also cited safety concerns with public transport, reinforcing the need for convenient and reliable options like Uber for a worry-free night out.

 

According to the Uber survey, 89% of respondents said they “strongly agree” that using Uber after a night out is a responsible choice, reinforcing how access to safe transport can shape safer habits.

 

The campaign underscores how access to safe and convenient transport options can reinforce responsible drinking habits. Both Uber and AB InBev India are committed to using their platforms to make responsible choices more accessible, ensuring celebrations remain about making memories and getting home safely.

 

Through the duration of the campaign, Uber riders can arrive in style at the pubs and restaurants with 20% off on Uber Black rides. Those preferring more affordable comfort can book both legs of their trip with Uber Premier at a 20% discount. Customers who show their Uber receipt at partner pubs can also enjoy additional discounts on their favourite AB InBev beverages.

 

‘Your Night, Our Ride’ will be live in select venues across Delhi-NCR and Bangalore through the festive period, with offers available until November 10.

 

The list of outlets where the offers are valid:

 

Delhi-NCR

Bengaluru

One 8 Commune, Aerocity

Regent Blues, Connaught Place

1522 New Bel Road

Cocobolo, BEL Road

Te Amo, Ansal Plaza, Khel Gaon Marg

Yeti, Connaught Place

1522, Malleshwaram

Amicii, Indiranagar

Underdogs, Aerocity

Yeti, Saket

1522 Kammanhalli

Balcony Bar, Indiranagar

Matchbox, Hauz Khas

Yeti, Greater Kailash

1522 Sahakarnagar

TBC Bar, HSR

Locale, Saket

Akus, Basant Lok

1522 RR Nagar

TBC Bar, Bellandur

Café Delhi Heights, Rohini - Pawa Grand Mall

Mardigras, Dwarka

1522 JP Nagar

BOMBAY ADDA, Koramangala

Café Delhi Heights, Cross Point Mall

Defence Colony Welfare Association, Defence Colony

1522 Koramangala

Dave & Busters, Koramangala

Café Delhi  Heights, Ambience Mall

Bluemoon Restrobar, Dwarka

1522 Residency Road

INDIGO XP, HSR

Café Delhi Heights, Ardee Mall

 

Reservoir, Koramangala

Boho, Koramangala

Café Delhi Heights, Cyber Park

Chatter House, Nehru Place

Reservoir, Indiranagar

Boho, Brookfield

Café Delhi Heights Aipl, Joystreet, Gurgaon

Café Delhi Heights, Saket

What’s In The Name, Koramangala

Fatowl, JP Nagar

Café Delhi Heights, World Mark

Café Delhi Heights, DLF Promenade

Macaw, Hosur Road

Rox Bel Road, BEL Road

Café Delhi Heights, DLF Cyber Hub

Café Delhi Heights, Aerocity

Stories Yeshwantpur

Cocobolo, BEL Road

Café Delhi Heights, Mall Of India

Café Delhi Heights, Pacific Mall, Tagore Garden

Stories RR Nagar

Nysa Yelahanka

Café Delhi Heights, DLF Tech Park

Café Delhi Heights, Janpath

Stories Nagarbhavi

Biere Kraft, Mahadevpura

Chili's Ambience Mall Vasant Kunj

Café Delhi Heights, Rajouri Garden

Sherlock MG Road

3 Dot And Dash JP Nagar

Chili's DLF Avenue Saket

Café Delhi Heights, Janakpuri

Pecos Indiranagar

Shift Marathahalli

Chili's Vegas Mall Dwarka

Café Delhi Heights,  Vegas Mall, Dwarka

Pecos Brigade Road

Barley POP, BEL Road

Chili's Connaught Place

Café Delhi Heights, Khan Market

Pecos Wood Street

Jolly Jonny, Koramangala

Chili's Pacific Mall Subhash Nagar

Café Delhi Heights, Jasola

Pecos HRBR

Jolly Jonny, Brookfield

Chili's Unity One Elegante

Café Delhi Heights, Netaji Subhash Place

Just BLR, Brigade Road

GRILL HOUSE, Ulsoor

Paul Ambience Mall Vasant Kunj

Chili's Cyberhub

Jimis, Indiranagar

ROTO, Hennur

Paul Select City Walk

Paul Cyberhub

Jimis, Koramangala

Groot Bhartiya City, Bhartiya Mall

Paul Unity One Elegante

Paul One Horizon Centre

Tipsy Bull Bellandur

 

Chili's Ambience Mall

Paul Ambience Mall

Sector 144, E-City

 

 

Chili's Mall Of India

 

 

 

About Uber
Uber came to India in 2013 with a simple promise: press a button, get a ride. More than 10 years and over 3 billion trips later, we continue to build products to help people get where they need to be. Today, Uber is available across 125 cities in India and has become #IndiaKiRide where people can go where they have to on Moto, Auto, Cars, Buses and even mass transit metro networks, designed for their various intracity and intercity travel needs. With just a swipe on the app we make mobility seamless for millions and support over 1.4 million Indians making a sustainable income by getting in the driver’s seat. As we mark our ten-year milestone, we remain committed to keeping India Moving Forward.

About AB InBev India:

AB InBev India is a leading beverage company with a leadership position in the premium and super premium beer category. It has a diverse portfolio of global beer brands, including Budweiser®️, Budweiser Magnum®️, Corona®️, Hoegaarden®️, amongst others. Headquartered in Bengaluru, its national presence is supported by multiple manufacturing units spread across states and a robust distribution network. AB InBev India has a range of no-alcohol beverages like Budweiser 0.0®️ and Budweiser 0.0 Green Apple®️.

AB InBev India is part of Budweiser Brewing Company APAC (Bud APAC), listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "1876". Bud APAC is a subsidiary of AB InBev, with over 600 years of brewing heritage and an extensive global presence spanning continents and generations. Geographically diversified with a balanced exposure to developed and developing markets, AB InBev leverages the collective strength of approximately 160,000 colleagues based in nearly 50 countries worldwide. We are committed to building high-quality brands that stand the test of time and brewing the best beers using the finest ingredients. Explore more on - https://abinbevindia.i

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