Awards
Recognition from India's marketing and media industry
Eight awards
Won by Rawbare in 2025 and 2026, plus three honours for Affan as founder.
Rawbare
- Excellence in Consumer Choice Eyewear BrandET Now Business Conclave and Awards 2026, Mumbai · August 2026
- Best D2C Brand of the YearAdgully MAA Awards 2026, CMOs' Charcha, Kolkata · July 2026
- The Luxurious and Visionary Eyewear Brand of the YearMid-day Showbiz Icons 2026, Mumbai · June 2026
- Gold, Lifestyle and AccessoriesAdgully DIGIXX Awards 2026, New Delhi · April 2026
- Emerging Brand of the YearAdgully ScreenXX Awards and Summit 2025, Mumbai · December 2025
- Emerging Eyewear BrandET Now Business Conclave and Awards 2025 · July 2025
- Lifestyle Brand CampaignAdgully MAA Awards 2025, CMO Charcha, Kolkata · June 2025
- Emerging Eyewear Brand of the YearMarketing Mind Millennial Achievers Awards 2025
Affan Ahmad, founder
- DIGIXX LuminaryAdgully DIGIXX Awards 2026 · April 2026
- Best Influencer StrategistAdgully ScreenXX Awards and Summit 2025 · December 2025
- D2C Growth Leader of the YearAdgully MAA Awards 2025, CMO Charcha · June 2025
18 press features
- Financial ExpressRawbare sees a 300% surge in its customer base
- Zee BusinessThe rise of Rawbare: winning on retention, not reach
- Business StandardRawbare Junior: premium sunglasses built for kids
- The TribuneRawbare opens its first offline experience centre
- ThePrintA new Rawbare sunglasses collection for teens and college goers
- Mid-dayRawbare launches the City Pop collection
- DNA IndiaRedefining vision and style with Rawbare eyewear
- Navbharat TimesHow to choose the right sunglasses to protect your eyes from UV
- Republic WorldRawbare sunglasses review: are they worth the hype?
- MensXPRawbare vs designer sunglasses
- The Hans IndiaRawbare Day Night sunglasses
- AdgullyHow Rawbare is turning consumer questions into its biggest marketing advantage
- The Logical IndianHow Rawbare built its customer base on trust, not discounts
- MensXPRawbare launches the Festival of Shades
- RVCJFrom Ravindra Jadeja to Krystle D'Souza: the Rawbare style trend
- CricTrackerRavindra Jadeja among the cricketers known for their sunglasses style
- Marketing MindRawbare marks three years, building a premium brand on trust over price
- The Second AngleHow Rawbare built a loyal eyewear brand in three years without chasing discounts
Questions
What awards has Rawbare won?
Between 2025 and 2026, Rawbare won eight industry awards: Excellence in Consumer Choice Eyewear Brand (ET Now Business Conclave and Awards 2026), Best D2C Brand of the Year (MAA Awards 2026, CMOs' Charcha), The Luxurious and Visionary Eyewear Brand of the Year (Mid-day Showbiz Icons 2026), Gold, Lifestyle and Accessories (DIGIXX Awards 2026), Emerging Brand of the Year (ScreenXX Awards and Summit 2025), Emerging Eyewear Brand (ET Now Business Conclave and Awards 2025), Lifestyle Brand Campaign (MAA Awards 2025, CMO Charcha) and Emerging Eyewear Brand of the Year (Millennial Achievers Awards 2025).
Has Affan Ahmad been recognised individually?
Yes. Affan Ahmad has received three founder honours: DIGIXX Luminary (Adgully DIGIXX Awards 2026); Best Influencer Strategist (Adgully ScreenXX Awards and Summit 2025); D2C Growth Leader of the Year (Adgully MAA Awards 2025, CMO Charcha).
Where has Rawbare been featured?
Rawbare has been featured in 18 articles, including Financial Express, Zee Business, Business Standard, The Tribune, ThePrint, Mid-day, DNA India, Navbharat Times.
Who is Affan Ahmad?
Founder of Rawbare, the eyewear brand from Mumbai, after ten years in digital and performance marketing. Affan Ahmad is the founder of Rawbare, an eyewear brand from Mumbai, and a marketing consultant with ten years of work across India, the UK and Australia.
Contact
Write to me about a brand, a launch, or a second opinion on your marketing.
affan@rawbare.comMumbai, India