S4Capital’s Monks names Rajat Mendhi Head of Planning, India
Monks has appointed Rajat Mendhi as Head of Planning for India. In his new role, he will lead strategic planning and cultural insights, working with Managing Director Ketan Desai, CCO…
Hinduja Renewables names Deepak Thakur as MD and CEO
Hinduja Renewables Energy Private Limited (HREPL) has appointed Deepak Thakur as Managing Director and CEO, effective October 1, 2025, succeeding Sumit Pandey. Thakur brings over 30 years of experience across…
Dentsu Sports & Entertainment debuts in India, names Yosuke Murai as Head
Dentsu has officially launched its Sports & Entertainment network in India, following its global debut at Cannes Lions, with Yosuke Murai appointed as Head. The move marks Dentsu’s strategic push…
Duroflex promotes Jacob George to Chairman and Managing Director
Duroflex Limited has announced a leadership transition, promoting Jacob George to Chairman and Managing Director. He succeeds Mathew Chandy, who steps down after a decade of transformative leadership but will…
Sunainika Singh appointed Senior Marketing Director, Nutrition Category at Coca-Cola
Sunainika Singh has joined The Coca-Cola Company as Senior Marketing Director for the Nutrition Category in Gurugram, India, starting September 2025. She comes with over 11 years of experience at…
NICMAR partners with Tonic Worldwide for integrated digital marketing
NICMAR has appointed Tonic Worldwide as its integrated digital marketing partner after a multi-agency pitch. The partnership will see Tonic manage social media, SEO, performance marketing, influencer campaigns, and offline…
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount-Skydance bid over low valuation
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has turned down an initial takeover bid from Paramount Global and Skydance Media, saying the proposal undervalued the company. The offer, reportedly worth about $20 per…
Saatchi & Saatchi India brings Renault Kiger’s performance to life with gaming activation
Saatchi & Saatchi India has launched an innovative on-ground gaming activation to mark the debut of Renault’s all-new Kiger, further strengthening the brand’s positioning of ‘Rethink Performance, Rethink Kiger.’ The…
NDTV raises ₹396.5 crore through rights issue for growth
NDTV has raised ₹396.49 crore through an oversubscribed Rights Issue (1.11x), increasing its equity share capital from 6.45 crore to 11.28 crore shares. Promoter holding rose to 69.02%, while public…
YouTube boosts creator commerce with AI tagging, Nykaa–Purplle tie-ups, and 250% growth
YouTube is expanding its creator-led commerce ecosystem in India, introducing new merchant partnerships, AI-powered tools, and brand collaboration features. With shopping-related watch time up 250% year-on-year, the platform aims to…
Paramount names Jay Askinasi chief revenue officer
Paramount, now part of Skydance Corporation, has appointed Jay Askinasi as its Chief Revenue Officer, effective November 3, 2025. In this newly created role, he will lead Paramount’s advertising sales…
TDI Infracorp Appoints Rajat Bokolia as Group CEO to Spearhead Strategic Growth Across NCR
New Delhi – 7th October 2025 – TDI Infracorp, one of India’s leading real estate developers with a diverse portfolio across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors, today announced the appointment…
SaffronStays Partners With WebEngage to Transform Guest Journeys and Strengthen Business Growth
Mumbai 7th October, 2025 : WebEngage, a leading SaaS provider of Customer Data Platform and Engagement products, has announced a strategic partnership with SaffronStays, India’s leading luxury vacation home brand,…
Pantaloons Appoints Samantha Ruth Prabhu As Brand Ambassador
Pantaloons, one of India’s most loved fashion brands, has welcomed actor and style icon Samantha Ruth Prabhu as its first-ever brand ambassador. To celebrate, the brand has launched its festive…
Meta To Use AI For Smarter Content And Ads
Meta is updating how it personalizes content and ads on its platforms by using interactions with its AI tools. Starting December 16, 2025, what users say or do with Meta…
Shamita Shetty forays into wellness foods as Co-Founder of Meve Jars.
Actress and wellness advocate Shamita Shetty has entered the wellness food space as co-founder of Meve Jars, partnering with Swati Soni, the brand’s founder. The collaboration began naturally when Shamita…
Kia India names Sunhack Park Chief Sales Officer and Joonsu Cho Chief Business Officer.
Kia India has announced key leadership changes, appointing Sunhack Park as Chief Sales Officer and Joonsu Cho as Chief Business Officer. Park, with 28 years of global experience, will drive…
Shriram AMC names Amit Modani Senior Fund Manager & Fixed Income Lead.
Shriram Asset Management Company (AMC) has appointed Amit Modani as Senior Fund Manager and Lead – Fixed Income. In this role, Amit will guide the company’s fixed income strategy, helping…
Yahoo DSP partners with Spotify for omnichannel audio ads.
Yahoo DSP has expanded its premium audio offering by integrating Spotify, giving advertisers programmatic access to Spotify’s global music and podcast inventory through the Spotify Ad Exchange. This adds to…
Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh named Cetaphil Baby brand ambassadors
Cetaphil Baby has appointed celebrity couple Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh as brand ambassadors for its baby skincare range. The duo will feature across all platforms, promoting products like bathing…
Central Bank of India names Kalyan Kumar as MD & CEO
The Central Government has appointed Kalyan Kumar as MD & CEO of the Central Bank of India, effective September 30, 2025, for a three-year term. Kumar, with over 26 years…
Anna Abraham appointed Deputy CFO at HT Media Group
HT Media Group has promoted Anna Abraham to Deputy Group CFO, joining the leadership team. She previously oversaw M&A, treasury, investor relations, FP&A, and served as CFO of the Print…
Taboola teams up with JOE Media Group to enhance user engagement
Taboola has partnered with JOE Media Group to boost audience engagement and revenue. By integrating Taboola’s products—Feed, Mid-Article, Explore More, and Newsroom—JOE has increased average monthly revenue by 40%. Founded…
Weber Shandwick India appoints Shashikanth Someshwar as CEO
Shashikanth Someshwar has been promoted to CEO of Weber Shandwick India, effective October 1, 2025. With a team of 150+ across Mumbai, Gurgaon, and Bengaluru, India is one of the…
AdGlobal360 unveils dXfactor to drive AI-first enterprise transformation
AdGlobal360 (AGL) has launched dXfactor, a new Martech consulting practice focused on AI-first digital transformation for enterprises. The initiative integrates AI, data, media, and design to deliver measurable business growth…
InMotion teams up with Strike Social to launch AI-driven paid social in MENA
InMotion, the programmatic marketing arm of Choueiri Group, has partnered with Strike Social, a US-based leader in AI-powered paid social and video advertising, to bring advanced performance marketing solutions to…
Oliver Wyman names Kaustav Mukherjee partner, Energy & Natural Resources
Oliver Wyman has appointed Kaustav Mukherjee as Partner in its Energy & Natural Resources (ENR) practice. With over 35 years of experience across oil & gas, utilities, renewables, and petrochemicals,…
VDO.AI Forays into YouTube Advertising with Dexter, Its Advanced Contextual AI Solution
Guruguram, September 30, 2025: VDO.AI, a global leader in advertising technology, today announced the launch of Dexter, a cutting-edge contextual intelligence solution designed to transform YouTube advertising. Leveraging advanced AI,…
Havas India teams up with Banijay Asia to reshape brand storytelling in India & SEA
Havas India has entered a strategic partnership with Banijay Asia to create entertainment-led brand narratives across India and Southeast Asia. The alliance combines Havas’ integrated communications expertise with Banijay’s global…
YouTube launches Premium Lite in India for Rs 89/month.
YouTube has expanded its Premium Lite pilot to India at Rs 89 per month, providing an affordable way to enjoy ad-free videos on phones, laptops, and TVs. The plan covers…