Livguard names Sameer Nagpal as MD & CEO.
Livguard, part of the SAR Group and a key player in energy storage and solar solutions, has named Sameer Nagpal as its new Managing Director and CEO. With over 30…
MiQ names Varun Mohan as Chief Commercial Officer for India.
MiQ has promoted Varun Mohan to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) in India as part of its growth strategy in the rapidly evolving digital advertising market. With nearly 20 years of…
Havells India’s ad spends rose 7.7% to ₹142 crore in Q4 FY25.
Havells India increased its standalone advertising and promotion spend by 7.7% YoY to ₹142.27 crore in Q4 FY25, though it declined 19.92% from the previous quarter. The company’s standalone profit…
Infectious Advertising appoints Siddharth Kumar as Creative Director.
Infectious Advertising has announced the appointment of Siddharth Kumar as its new Creative Director. Before stepping into this role, Siddharth explored the world of filmmaking—writing, directing, and producing four short…
CCI approves Kandhari-Coca-Cola ₹2000 crore bottling deal.
The Competition Commission of India has approved Kandhari Global Beverages’ acquisition of a Coca-Cola bottling plant in northern Gujarat, a deal valued at around ₹2,000 crore. The move is part…
NCLT Rejects Insolvency Plea Against Dentsu India
The Mumbai NCLT has dismissed an insolvency plea filed by Rohit Plastopack against Dentsu Communication India over an alleged unpaid amount of ₹5.42 crore. The tribunal cited lack of evidence,…
Hashtag Orange Bags ROCA’s Digital Mandate
Hashtag Orange, a leading integrated marketing agency, has been appointed by ROCA India to lead its digital transformation. The partnership aims to boost ROCA’s digital presence, enhance consumer engagement, and…
Kapture CX names Gaurav Prakash Senior Director to lead enterprise growth.
Kapture CX, an Agentic AI-powered customer experience platform, has appointed Gaurav Prakash as Senior Director of Enterprise Sales to drive and scale its enterprise function across India with a global…
ASICS aims to be India’s top running shoe brand by 2026: Saurabh Sharma
At the recent TCS World 10K in Bangalore, ASICS India used AI-powered cameras to track the shoe brands worn by runners, aiming to gauge its market position against rivals like…
HUL on Lakmé Ad dispute: “Campaign will continue with changes.”
The Delhi High Court heard a lawsuit filed by Honasa Consumer Ltd. against HUL over a Lakmé sunscreen ad allegedly targeting its Derma Co. brand. Both companies agreed to settle…
Nalin Mehta to lead AI initiatives at Network18.
Network18 has appointed Nalin Mehta as Chief AI Officer – Editorial Operations, making it the first Indian media group to create such a role. Mehta, who continues as Managing Editor…
TCM Sports names Nobel Dhingra as COO.
TCM Sports, a leading Indian sports marketing company, has appointed Nobel Dhingra as its new Chief Operating Officer. With over 20 years of experience across top brands like Dabur, PepsiCo,…
HT Media names Rohit Kalra CEO of its audio division.
Next MediaWorks Ltd, part of the HT Media Group and owner of Radio One, has named Rohit Kalra as CEO of its audio business. Kalra, previously Chief Revenue Officer at…
DS Group teams up with o9 to boost digital transformation.
Indian FMCG giant DS Group has partnered with AI-powered platform o9 Solutions to enhance its demand and distribution planning capabilities. This collaboration is a key step in the Group’s broader…
CCI Fines UFO Moviez & Qube Cinema Rs 2.69 Crore
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has fined UFO Moviez India Ltd and Qube Cinema Technologies Pvt Ltd a total of ₹2.69 crore for engaging in anti-competitive conduct. An investigation,…
Shalimar Paints names Kuldip Raina as MD & CEO.
Shalimar Paints, a 120-year-old legacy brand in India, has appointed Kuldip Raina as Managing Director & CEO effective April 10, 2025, for a three-year term. Raina, who joined the company…
Google suspended 2.9M advertiser accounts in India in 2024: Report.
In 2024, Google removed over 247.4 million ads and suspended 2.9 million advertiser accounts in India as part of its efforts to combat malicious advertising, according to its latest Ads…
Wendy’s hops on the Korean wave after McDonald’s and Burger King.
Wendy’s India, in partnership with Rebel Foods, has launched a Korean Range of burgers, wraps, and sides, tapping into the rising K-wave trend in the QSR space. Following similar moves…
L’Oréal hands Aussie & NZ influencer marketing account to WPP.
L’Oréal Groupe has awarded its $30M+ influencer marketing account for Australia and New Zealand to WPP’s newly formed Beauty Tech Labs. This dedicated agency, combining talent from Wavemaker, GroupM, and…
The Ad Club launches new ABBY Awards campaign.
The Advertising Club has launched its new campaign for the ABBY Awards Powered by One Show 2025, blending Bollywood flair with advertising creativity. Inspired by iconic film dialogues, the campaign…
NODWIN Gaming names Shefali Johnson as CEO of Comic Con India.
Comic Con India has appointed Shefali Johnson as its new CEO, marking a major leadership transition as it enters a new phase of growth under NODWIN Gaming. Founders Jatin Varma,…
Rinku Singh joins BeastLife as brand ambassador.
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh has partnered with sports nutrition brand BeastLife as its brand ambassador, supporting its mission to deliver high-quality, science-backed supplements in India. Impressed by the brand’s vision…
Swiggy’s SNACC app now delivers in Noida and Gurugram in just 10 minutes.
Swiggy has launched its quick-delivery SNACC app in Noida and Gurugram, after a successful rollout in Bengaluru earlier this year. Now active in three cities, the app offers a wide…
Railways remove Fevicol ad over “derogatory” train image.
A Fevicol advertisement at Mumbai’s Bandra Reclamation junction was taken down after Western Railway objected to its portrayal of overcrowded local trains. The hoarding, on MSRDC land, used an outdated…
Virat Kohli ends ₹110 cr Puma deal after 8 years.
Virat Kohli has ended his ₹110 crore, 8-year deal with Puma to support Agilitas Sports, a homegrown athleisure brand founded in 2023 by former Puma India MD Abhishek Ganguly. Kohli…
Pravin Chaudhari named MD of Kansai Nerolac Paints.
Kansai Nerolac Paints has appointed Pravin Chaudhari as its new Managing Director, effective April 1, 2025. He succeeds Anuj Jain, who retires after 35 years of service. Chaudhari, with over…
Creativefuel acquires MissMalini for ₹6 Cr.
Creativefuel, a content and marketing agency founded by Nikhil and Tushar Sukhramani, has acquired MissMalini Entertainment from The Good Glamm Group (GGG) for ₹6 crore. The deal includes the MissMalini…
Manjari Singhal named Chief Growth & Business Officer at Cleartrip.
Cleartrip, a Flipkart company, has announced the appointment of Manjari Singhal as its new Chief Growth & Business Officer, following the departure of Anuj Rathi, who is moving on to…
Britannia appoints Tilt Brand Solutions as its brand and communication agency.
Britannia Industries has appointed Mumbai-based Tilt Brand Solutions as its official brand and communication agency for its Cakes, Rusk, Bread, and Croissant portfolio. Tilt will lead the brand strategy and…
Hitachi appoints Dr. Bharat Kaushal as Executive Chairman and acting MD.
Effective April 1, 2025, Hitachi has elevated Dr. Bharat Kaushal to Executive Chairman and Acting Managing Director of Hitachi India. He will also continue as Corporate Officer, Hitachi Ltd., and…