Relaxo: Turning Budget Footwear into a Household Name
Case Studies Kunal Walia September 11, 2026 Relaxo: Turning Budget Footwear into a Household Name Picture any regular day in India. Some kid running for the school bus in his black Relaxo shoes. A college student late for class, rushing in Sparx sneakers. A mom walking to the vegetable market in her trusty Flite sandals. […]
How Premium Positioning Funds Future Mass-Market Expansion
Business Strategy Kunal Walia September 2, 2026 How Premium Positioning Funds Future Mass-Market Expansion Every founder who has ever stared at their pricing page with a nervous stomach knows this feeling. What if I’m charging too much? So they lower the price. Compete on affordability. Tell themselves they’ll make it up in volume. And slowly, […]
H&M: Making Fast Fashion Sustainable Without Losing Speed
Case Studies Kunal Walia August 19, 2026 H&M: Making Fast Fashion Sustainable Without Losing Speed Picture a 20-year-old walking into an H&M store in 2004. She’s looking for the latest trend. Then she spots a tag on a simple cotton tee that says “Conscious Collection.” At that moment it was just a shirt. She had […]
Physics Wallah: Disrupting Indian EdTech With Affordable and Accessible Learning
Case Studies Kunal Walia July 17, 2026 Physics Wallah: Disrupting Indian EdTech With Affordable and Accessible Learning Think about this for a second. A young physics teacher uploading free lessons from a tiny room with a basic camera and one dream: quality education shouldn’t depend on how much money your family has. No funding. No marketing team. No idea that what he […]
How Hyperlocal Focus Builds Unshakeable Market Foundations
Business Strategy Kunal Walia July 13, 2026 How Hyperlocal Focus Builds Unshakeable Market Foundations There’s a myth that haunts almost every early-stage founder. To compete, you must go wide. Cast the largest net. Reach everyone. Speak to the masses. But here’s what the biggest brands already know and rarely advertise: they didn’t start by owning markets. They started by owning moments. Specific, human, deeply […]
The Sound of Emotion: How Airtel Wrote a New Melody for its Brand
Case Studies Kunal Walia May 1, 2026 The Sound of Emotion: How Airtel Wrote a New Melody for its Brand You know that feeling? You’re in a crowded space, a mall or an airport maybe, and a certain tune plays. A few notes. That’s all it takes. And just like that, you’re not in a mall anymore. You start getting snaps of the old days. You’re thinking of a friend, […]
How Dabur Blended Ancient Wisdom with Modern Branding
Case Studies Kunal Walia April 13, 2026 How Dabur Blended Ancient Wisdom with Modern Branding Walk into almost any Indian home and look around. Chances are, you’ll find a bottle of Dabur Amla oil tucked near the dressing table or a jar of Chyawanprash sitting in the kitchen. It’s not just familiarity — it feels […]
Haldiram’s: Taking Indian Snacks Global Without Losing Authenticity
Case Studies Kunal Walia March 23, 2026 Haldiram’s: Taking Indian Snacks Global Without Losing Authenticity For generations, Haldiram’s has meant more than snacks—it’s a powerful symbol of family, celebration, and the unbeatable flavors of India. As people across the world start exploring new flavors, Haldiram’s is going through a phase that most brands eventually face. The question is simple, but not easy to answer: how do you […]