Mumbai: Eveready Industries India Ltd (EIIL), a Battery Brand with more than 50 per cent market share in the battery category, has introduced its new and improved range of Ultima Alkaline batteries. The brand has introduced its new range of Ultima batteries through a dynamic campaign ‘KhelengeTohSikhenge’. The campaign has been unveiled alongside a captivating TVC that showcases the Ultima and Ultima Pro range of premium alkaline batteries with increased power and longevity.

The new range comprises the AA/AAA Eveready Ultima batteries, which present an impressive 400 per cent longer-lasting claim, as well as the AA/AAA/D Eveready Ultima Pro, which boasts a remarkable 800 per cent longer-lasting claim and is the most POWERFUL battery with Alkaline Technology. These batteries aim at delivering a consistent performance across a spectrum of modern devices and high-drain applications which have become more common in recent years such as toys, video games, smart remotes, wireless keyboard/mouse setups, trimmers, and medical equipment.

Conceptualised by Ogilvy, the campaign shares a fresh perspective on play – highlighting its importance for children and moving the needle from play being just fun to learning through play with battery-powered toys. Thus, challenging society’s existing notion. The TVC campaign showcases a mother’s point of view as her young children play non-stop with battery-powered toys and engage in meaningful ways with those around them to learn important values and life lessons every single day – like friendship, sharing and compassion. The campaign also unveils the new and improved alkaline range of batteries - Ultima, with 400 per cent more power for longer-running toys and gadgets. With a transformation in both appearance and capability, this battery encapsulates Eveready's commitment to innovation and power, setting new benchmarks for excellence in the industry.

Eveready Industries India Ltd Sr. vice president & SBU head (Batteries & Flashlights) Anirban Banerjee said, “Empowering the present, energising the future - defines the revamped Ultima battery series from the house of Eveready. Its smarter appeal and long-lasting power embody our commitment to solving emerging consumer needs and innovation. Demanding devices like battery-operated toys, smart remotes, wireless mice, BP machines etc. need more power. The new and improved Ultima batteries, push our boundaries, with 400 per cent and 800 per cent longer-lasting performance, highly suitable for the high drain devices. The batteries are also equipped with a unique Turbolock Technology which prevents leakage and protects the consumer’s precious devices from damage caused by the batteries. As a testament to our vision of responsible innovation, Ultima batteries are eco-friendly and devoid of Mercury, Lead, and Cadmium. This is not just a product upgrade; it's a step towards shaping a better tomorrow.”  

Ogilvy India CCO Sukesh Nayak said, "Khelenge Toh Sikhenge" is an empowering platform that helps look at playing with toys in a new way. The games children play with their toys have a lot to teach them. Lessons on partnership, sharing, caring, teamwork, empathy and more can be learnt through continuous play. Eveready, India’s No. 1 battery with its new long-lasting Ultima batteries wants to own and build this empowering platform. And help enable every child in every household across India to learn something new and meaningful, every single day.”

The Ultima Alkaline Battery range offers Ultima (MRP 22) - a pack of 10 batteries and Ultima Pro (MRP 45) - a pack of 6 batteries, with Anti-Leak Turbolock Technology, reinforcing leak protection and ensuring users' devices remain secure and functional.

Recently, Eveready also unveiled its new logo that marks a strategic brand transformation, forging a future-ready, self-aware brand committed to innovation, vibrancy, modernity, trust and empathy. The new logo reflects inspiration from the infinity loop which transforms into a fluid shape symbolizing an endless source of power and energy. Eveready with its continued aspiration aims to steer high-growth businesses in India that are sustainable, scalable, and profitable, and deliver lasting value for all the stakeholders through excellence, and customer-centricity.

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400 per cent longer lasting than IS 8144: 2018 R6P standard for motor/toy. Results may vary as per device or usage pattern

800 per cent longer lasting than IS 8144: 2018 R6P standard for pulse test. Results may vary as per device or usage pattern