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DS Group Launches DS-Verse for 97th Founders’ Day
DS Group celebrated its 97th Founders’ Day by creating a digital experience called DS-Verse.
People can scan a QR code with a compatible smartphone and look at the sky through their device.
The sky then shows digital constellations connected to different parts of the company’s story.
These stories explain the group’s founders, businesses, brands and community work.
DS Group began in Chandni Chowk in 1929.
The experience shows how the company grew from a small beginning into a large business group.
It also highlights the company’s sustainability efforts.
DS-Verse is meant to remain available and receive more stories in the future.
DS Group launched DS-Verse to present its journey through an immersive sky-based augmented reality experience.
Users can scan a QR code and point compatible smartphones toward the sky to explore the browser-based WebAR platform.
The experience features stories about the founders, philosophy, milestones, brands, businesses, CSR and sustainability initiatives.
DS Group said DS-Verse pays tribute to founders Dharampalji and Satyapalji, whose journey began in Chandni Chowk in 1929.
The permanent digital property is planned to receive new content beyond the Founders’ Day celebrations.
- Who
- The Dharampal Satyapal Group, also known as DS Group, and its founders, Dharampalji and Satyapalji.
- What
- DS Group launched DS-Verse, a browser-based WebAR experience that tells the company’s history through digital constellations in the sky.
- Where
- The launch was announced from New Delhi, India; the experience can be accessed through compatible smartphones and browsers.
- When
- August 25, during DS Group’s 97th Founders’ Day.
- Why
- To celebrate and pay tribute to the founders’ legacy while presenting DS Group’s history, values, businesses, brands and social and sustainability work to modern audiences.
Key facts
- Company
- Dharampal Satyapal Group, a multi-business corporation and FMCG conglomerate.
- Founding year
- 1929.
- Digital experience
- DS-Verse, an augmented reality storytelling platform.
- Access
- Users scan a QR code and use compatible smartphones and browsers without downloading a separate app.
- Content
- Founders’ stories, company philosophy, milestones, brands, businesses, CSR, sustainability and community impact.
- Future plans
- DS-Verse is designed as a permanent digital property with plans for new content and stories.
- Business areas
- Food and beverage, confectionery, mouth fresheners, hospitality, agriculture, luxury retail and other investments.
Quotes
Sachin Sharma
Senior General Manager, Corporate Marketing, Dharampal Satyapal Group
“Founders’ Day is a moment to celebrate the philosophy, courage and entrepreneurial spirit of our Founders, Shri Dharampalji and Shri Satyapalji, whose journey began in Chandni Chowk and laid the foundation for what DS Group has emerged today. As we mark our 97th Founders’ Day, we wanted to pay homage to that legacy in a way that brings our story alive for today’s audiences and inspires generations to come. DS-Verse celebrates where we come from while reminding us that the journey is far from ove”
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