Tata Tea Agni Redefines Rural Marketing with AI-Powered Personalised Storytelling

Celebrates the selfless Josh of homemakers with a first-of-its-kind initiative by Tata Tea Agni, AI-led consumer engagement across rural Uttar Pradesh

Building on the momentum of last year’s Josh 2.0 campaign, which celebrated the tireless spirit and boundless energy of homemakers—Tata Tea Agni has launched a powerful new initiative in rural Uttar Pradesh that uses AI to make homemakers the face of their own Josh stories.

The campaign, rooted in the brand’s proposition ‘Josh Jagaye Har Roz’, is a celebration of the inner fire that fuels every homemaker. It puts the spotlight on millions of unsung women whose relentless dedication supports the dreams of their families—often without recognition. Taking this message to the grassroots, the brand has used technology as a tool of empowerment, making each woman feel seen, valued, and celebrated.

At the heart of this initiative is a WhatsApp-integrated AI tool powered by a Video Intelligence Engine. This tool requires consumers in rural UP send in 4–5 photos of the homemaker whose “Josh” they want to celebrate via WhatsApp message. The AI analyzes the pictures and returns a personalized video that brings alive her story by making her the protagonist of the small film. This initiative which is now live in 100+villages in rural UP turns everyday moments into emotionally resonant, shareable stories—where the unsung homemaker becomes the brand’s hero.

On-ground, the campaign was brought alive through Josh Caravan—a mobile activation featuring Mohalla Baithaks, Josh Booths, and live screenings at local haats, melas, and community hubs. These events drew large crowds and created heartfelt moments of recognition and pride. “This is the first time I’ve seen a brand truly respect what we do,” said a participant from Sultanpur. “It made me feel proud.”

The campaign’s outdoor activation, branded as the Josh Caravan, was executed across rural congregation points with Mohalla Baithaks, live screenings, and interactive Josh booths, driving scale and resonance. The platform also served as a brand recognition tool for Tata Tea Agni, helping it break through the clutter in an otherwise commoditized category.

AI-led campaign aims to create meaningful, personal connections by celebrating the untold stories of Josh from homemakers across India. The platform humanizes technology to position rural consumers as heroes of their own culturally rooted narratives, marking the future of rural marketing through relevant, scalable, and authentic engagement. This initiative builds momentum for deeper regional activations, starting with Uttar Pradesh.

This activation marks a significant step in Tata Tea Agni’s Modern Rural Playbook—a long-term strategy that combines hyperlocal content creation, influencer advocacy, and tech-enabled storytelling to create real resonance in India’s heartland. With strong brand equity among rural consumers and a track record of emotionally rich campaigns, Tata Tea Agni continues to lead the way in culturally meaningful, innovative rural marketing.

Tata Tea Agni Rural AI UP Caravan Campaign YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOk0AvRDp0s

About Tata Consumer Products Limited:

Tata Consumer Products Limited is a focused consumer products company uniting the principal food and beverage interests of the Tata Group under one umbrella. The Company’s portfolio of products includes tea, coffee, water, RTD, salt, pulses, spices, ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat offerings, breakfast cereals, snacks and mini meals. Its key beverage brands include Tata Tea, Tetley, Organic India, Eight O’Clock Coffee, Tata Coffee Grand, Himalayan The Natural Mineral Water, Tata Copper+ and Tata Gluco+. Its foods portfolio includes brands such as Tata Salt, Tata Sampann, Tata Soulfull, Ching’s Secret and Smith & Jones. In India, Tata Consumer Products has a reach of over 275 million households, giving it an unparalleled ability to leverage the Tata brand in consumer products. The Company has a consolidated annual turnover of Rs Rs. 17,618 Crs with operations in India and International markets.

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