CCI issues new rules on predatory pricing.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has issued new regulations—the 2025 Cost of Production Rules—to assess predatory pricing by dominant firms. These rules replace the 2009 version and align with…
Dabur Q4 net profit hits ₹320 Cr on ₹2,830 Cr revenue.
Dabur India Ltd posted a consolidated net profit of ₹320 crore for Q4 FY25, with revenue at ₹2,830 crore, despite subdued FMCG demand and high inflation. For the full year,…
OpenAI to acquire AI coding tool Windsurf for $3B.
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is set to acquire Windsurf (formerly Codeium), an AI-powered coding assistant, for around $3 billion. This acquisition, OpenAI’s largest to date, aims to strengthen its…
Miniklub appoints Team Pumpkin to handle performance marketing.
Miniklub, a premium Indian kidswear brand, has appointed digital agency Team Pumpkin to lead its performance marketing efforts. The agency will manage end-to-end digital campaigns, focusing on customer acquisition, engagement,…
DishTV launches new digital content platform ‘FLIQS’.
Dish TV has launched FLIQS, a new digital content section within its Watcho app, aimed at empowering content creators and offering viewers curated, affordable entertainment. Introduced at WAVES 2025, FLIQS…
Marico reappoints Saugata Gupta as MD & CEO.
Marico Limited, a leading player in the FMCG sector, announced the re-appointment of Saugata Gupta as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a further term of two years. The…
Bharti Airtel and Tata Group end DTH merger talks.
Bharti Airtel and the Tata Group have decided to end talks on a proposed merger of their direct-to-home (DTH) businesses, the companies announced in a regulatory filing on Saturday. The…
Tilt Brand Solutions limits pitch participation to a maximum of three agencies.
On International Labour Day, Indian independent agency Tilt Brand Solutions used Instagram to voice concerns over the way creative pitches are often handled. While acknowledging the value of pitches, Tilt…
Peoplefy appoints Mohan Rajamani as Chief Business Officer.
Peoplefy has named Mohan Rajamani as its Chief Business Officer to lead the company’s expansion into Executive Search, Specialist Staffing, and HR Advisory Consulting. With over 30 years of experience…
Volkswagen appoints Ruder Finn India for press communications.
Volkswagen India has appointed Ruder Finn India as its press communication partner, effective May 1, 2025. The agency will support the brand’s storytelling around innovation, sustainability, and mobility through strategic…
Prateek Bhardwaj, Minakshi Achan, Shashank Chaturvedi and Priya Shivakumar Appointed as Jury Chairs for the ABBY Awards 2025 powered by One Show
The Ad Club today announces the appointment of Prateek Bhardwaj, Chief Creative Officer, Lowe Lintas, Minakshi Achan, Head Brand & Communication at JioStar, Shashank Chaturvedi aka Bob, Director and Co-Founder…
Pankaj Tripathi becomes Euro Adhesives’ brand ambassador, launches ‘Pakka Jod’ campaign.
Euro Adhesives, a leading wood adhesive brand from Jyoti Resins & Adhesives Ltd., has named actor Pankaj Tripathi as its first-ever brand ambassador. The move supports the brand’s vision to…
ZebPay names Ravi Karkara Head of Business Development & Strategic Alliances.
ZebPay has appointed Ravi Karkara as Head of Business Development & Strategic Alliances, bringing over 18 years of experience in banking, fintech, e-commerce, and crypto. Ravi will lead strategic partnerships…
ASCI revises rules for health and finance influencers.
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has updated its Influencer Advertising Guidelines for health and finance sectors. Influencers must now declare qualifications only when offering technical advice, not for…
Club Hachi hires Team Pumpkin for digital marketing.
Full-service agency Team Pumpkin has been appointed to handle Club Hachi’s 360-degree digital marketing, covering social media, performance, marketplace, and influencer marketing. Club Hachi, a premium lifestyle brand offering travel…
PR Professionals names Sunny Jain AVP – Digital.
PR Professionals (PRP) has appointed Sunny Jain as Associate Vice President – Digital to strengthen its leadership team and digital capabilities. With over 15 years of experience in digital marketing,…
RIL’s Campa hits double-digit market share; consumer brands post ₹11,500 cr turnover in FY25.
Reliance Industries’ beverage brand Campa and packaged water brand Independence achieved double-digit market share in key regions during FY25, with Campa crossing ₹1,000 crore in revenue within 18 months of…
Maruti Suzuki’s Q4 FY25 net profit dips 4.29% YoY to ₹3,711.1 cr due to higher ad spend.
Maruti Suzuki India reported a 4.3% drop in standalone net profit to ₹3,711.1 crore for Q4 FY25, down from ₹3,877.8 crore in the same period last year. However, revenue from…
WPP sees slight Q1 revenue dip; India grows 5.5% on strong GroupM performance.
WPP posted a 5% drop in Q1 2025 revenue to £3.24 billion amid macroeconomic pressures, cautious client spending, and ongoing restructuring. Like-for-like revenue fell 0.7%, while revenue less pass-through costs…
BPTP Names Rakesh Kaushik President – Legal
BPTP, a leading Indian real estate firm, has appointed Rakesh Kaushik as President – Legal to strengthen its leadership team. With over 30 years of experience in corporate legal practice…
IPG Posts $85.4M Loss Amid Omnicom Takeover Bid
Interpublic Group (IPG) reported Q1 2025 results with a net loss of $85.4 million, driven by restructuring and deal-related costs. Total revenue was $2.3 billion, down from $2.5 billion in…
Priyanka Khaneja Gandhi named Head of Amazon India Ads Marketing.
Amazon has appointed Priyanka Khaneja Gandhi as Head of Marketing and Creative Solutions for Amazon India Ads, reinforcing its focus on innovative and customer-centric advertising. With 16+ years at Colgate-Palmolive…
Tata Consumer posts 17% Q4, 16% FY25 revenue growth, led by foods & acquisitions.
Tata Consumer Products Ltd. reported a 17% YoY revenue growth in Q4 FY25 to ₹4,608 crore, with 12% from organic growth. Full-year revenue rose 16% to ₹17,618 crore (9% organic).…
Techmagnate bags Aviva Life Insurance’s digital mandate.
Techmagnate has secured the digital marketing mandate for Aviva Life Insurance, a joint venture between UK-based Aviva Plc. and Dabur Invest Corp. The agency will focus on enhancing Aviva’s digital…
Meta’s India Push: Empowering Agencies with AI, Reels & Messaging
Meta is deepening its support for India’s media agencies by promoting AI, Reels, and Business Messaging to drive growth and digital transformation. At the recent Meta Marketing Summit, 350+ agency…
DS Group Crosses ₹10,000 Cr Revenue Mark, Driven by F&B Growth
The Dharampal Satyapal (DS) Group has surpassed ₹10,000 crore in revenue, joining India’s top 15 FMCG companies. This growth is led by the Food & Beverage segment (42% of revenue),…
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…