Delhi: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, today announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud and Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU), Meerut, to establish India’s first AI-enabled university and develop a national framework for modernising the country’s higher education and vocational ecosystem through advanced Cloud and AI technologies.The initiative was unveiled at Google’s AI for Learning Forum in Delhi, in the presence of S

Mumbai: As Tamil Nadu prepares for one of the most closely watched Assembly elections in recent years, NDTV will bring together the state’s most influential political leaders on a single stage at the NDTV Tamil Nadu Summit on January 30, 2026inChennai - setting the tone for the first major, high-impact political conversation ahead of the 2026 polls. At a moment when Tamil Nadu’s political choices are set to carry national consequences, the summit will place government and opposition face-to-

Mumbai: India’s economic momentum grew steadily inDecember2025, as per the newly launchedMoneycontrolEco Pulse Index, a new high-frequency monthly index designed to track India’s economic activity in real-time. TheMoneycontrolEco Pulse Index , which measures momentum in theeconomy, stood at 53.4 inDecember2025. Readings above 50 on the Index, which tracks over 30 high-frequency economic indicators on a monthly basis, reflect stronger-than-average economic conditions compared with the previou

Mumbai: As India prepares for the Union Budget 2026,CNBC-AWAAZ is gearing up for comprehensive, high-impact coverage anchored around a powerful theme, “ AatmaNirbharBharat ka Dum ”, focusing on India’s growing economic strength and self-reliance. The Union Budget 2026–27 will be presented on February 1, 2026, andremainsIndia’s most important financial event, shaping the everyday lives ofthe commonman,fromincome, savings and taxation to jobs,pricesand long-term financial security. The c

Mumbai: As India prepares for the Union Budget 2026,CNBC-AWAAZ is gearing up for comprehensive, high-impact coverage anchored around a powerful theme, “ AatmaNirbharBharat ka Dum ”, focusing on India’s growing economic strength and self-reliance. The Union Budget 2026–27 will be presented on February 1, 2026, andremainsIndia’s most important financial event, shaping the everyday lives ofthe commonman,fromincome, savings and taxation to jobs,pricesand long-term financial security. The c

Kerala: RED FM has elevated Parvathy Nair as Kerala Head – IP (Activations & Events) & PR, strengthening its leadership in regional brand initiatives, on-ground activations and public relations. She will continue in her existing roles as Senior Programming Head and Station Head, Trivandrum.Parvathy has been associated with RED FM since 2014 and has played a key role in shaping the station’s programming and local market presence. In her expanded role, she will now lead intellectual properties

ew Delhi: Philips India, a trusted name in Indian households for over 96 years and India’s No.1 hair styling brand, has announced Rasha Thadani as the Brand Ambassador for its Hair Styling Range. The association reinforces Philips’ commitment to delivering hair styling solutions designed specifically for Indian hair types and Indian conditions.The announcement coincides with the launch of a new digital film titled ‘Designed for Indian Hair’, conceptualised in collaboration with creative

Bengaluru: Quick Clean Laundry Solutions has announced the appointment of Mr. Dhiwakar Gopal as Vice President – Operations. In his new role, Gopal will spearhead operational excellence and lead key initiatives aimed at strengthening Quick Clean’s position as a leader in the laundry solutions industry.With nearly three decades of experience in textile care and laundry operations, Gopal brings deep domain expertise and a proven leadership track record. His career spans senior roles across lea

New Delhi: Axis Max Life Insurance Limited (“Axis Max Life” / “Company”), formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Limited, has unveiled the next chapter of its flagship brand campaign, ‘Bharosa Tum Ho’, reinforcing trust as its emotional core while evolving the narrative to spotlight individuals as the primary protectors of their families.Rooted in simple, human storytelling, the campaign presents brand ambassadors Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh not as celebrities, but as a rela

Singapore: Verve The Live Agency, the award-winning experiential marketing agency and certified B Corp, has announced the appointment of Stan Lee as Business Director for its newly launched Singapore office. This marks the first major hire for the office since its launch in November 2025.In his new role, Lee will be responsible for building strong client relationships and delivering impactful brand experiences across sponsorship activations and live events. He will also focus on growing and nurt

Mumbai: L’Oral Professionnel, a global leader in the professional hairdressing industry since 1909, has announced the launch of its first-ever crew of Global Creative Contributors, marking a strategic shift in how the brand collaborates with creative talent worldwide.Having continuously reinvented itself by embracing innovation, technology, and evolving creative expressions, L’Oral Professionnel is now moving beyond the traditional ambassador model. The newly launched Global Creative Contrib

Mumbai: LS Digital, an Integrated Independent Digital Business Transformation (DBT) company, has released its ecommerce report, 'The Great Indian Commerce Shift', analysing over 1.5 million orders across 30+ enterprise brands during the festive season from July to December 2025. The finding point to a structural shift in how consumers discover, decide, and purchase online, offering a data-backed view of how behaviour, media efficiency and fulfilment models are shaping ecommerce growth in 2026.Th

London: Standard Chartered announced today that it will become Formula 1’s Official Wealth Management Partner and Official Corporate and Investment Banking Partner in a multi-year deal from 2026.This iconic partnership unites two organisations defined by the relentless pursuit of performance and distinctive global connectivity.Formula 1 is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, attracting a younger and more diverse audience – 43% of fans are aged under 35 and 42% are female.F1’s g

Mumbai: WPP Media has elevated Shekhar Banerjee to the role of President, Client Solutions – South Asia , reinforcing its focus on deepening client partnerships and delivering integrated, future-ready media solutions. Banerjee succeeds Ajay Gupte , who has stepped down from the role following a long and successful tenure with the organisation. Banerjee’s journey with WPP Media began in 2018 when he joined as Managing Partner – West at Wavemaker India . In this role, he was instrumental in

Mumbai: PHD Media has announced the appointment of Vinita Shrivastav as Vice President – Business Planning, where she will lead the agency’s Marico business. The move strengthens PHD Media’s strategic leadership bench, underlining its commitment to delivering future-forward, high-impact solutions for one of India’s most respected FMCG brands.With over 17 years of experience spanning brand strategy, integrated marketing, media planning, research, and business leadership, Vinita brings a b

New Delhi: boAt, India’s No.1 audio wearables brand, has announced the expansion of Shrey Walia ’s role. In addition to his current responsibilities as Business Head – Wearables and Accessories, he has been entrusted with the role of Business Head – New Business Verticals.Over the past two-plus years, Shrey has been an integral part of boAt’s growth journey, playing a key role in building and scaling businesses across wearables and charging solutions. Recognising his strong ownership m

Mumbai: Catering Collective, a K Hospitality-owned company, has appointed Aloka Shhejwadkarr as Director of Sales – Celebrations, reinforcing its leadership team as it accelerates expansion within India’s fast-growing luxury weddings and celebrations catering market. With India’s premium events industry witnessing strong year-on-year growth, Catering Collective continues to scale its catering and venues portfolio across cities. Aloka’s appointment comes at a strategic time as the group d

Mumbai: Ram Madhvani Films, Equinox Films, and Equinox Virtual have announced a leadership alignment, strengthening their structure as the companies scale across advertising, long-form content, and technology-led storytelling.The alignment comes amid significant business expansion, including immersive, VR- and AI-led content verticals alongside continued growth in advertising and long-form storytelling.Ram Madhvani will continue as Founder and Chairman, retaining creative leadership and strategi

New Delhi: SpinBot, the fastest-growing gaming peripheral brand, has announced a strategic evolution, repositioning itself as the definitive voice of the “Gaming Culture of India.” As part of this cultural pivot, the brand unveiled a partnership with leading gaming creator Vivek Horo, popularly known as ClutchGod, who joins SpinBot as its official brand ambassador.The move reflects SpinBot’s intent to go beyond hardware and emerge as a culturally rooted platform representing Indian gamers

Mumbai: D’lecta, a cheese brand, has introduced a refreshed packaging design for its cheese slices, created in collaboration with Yellow, its creative partner since 2022. The redesign marks the first chapter in a broader visual identity system built to unify D’lecta’s diverse portfolio and strengthen shelf impact in an increasingly competitive category.Since 2001, D’lecta has expanded its presence in Indian kitchens with a wide range of offerings, from slices and spreads to Feta and Crea

New Delhi: RollsKing, a cloud kitchen and QSR food chains, has announced the appointment of Arjun Toor as Co-Founder, strengthening the leadership team as the brand scales its national footprint and sharpens its focus on consumer experience, operational excellence, and sustainable expansion.Arjun brings over 15 years of experience across hospitality operations, consumer behaviour insights, and strategic commercial decision-making. With deep exposure to building and scaling food brands, he will w

Bengaluru: Jungle Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on building enduring businesses across India and Southeast Asia, today announced two key leadership appointments aimed at strengthening its platform and deepening support for founders beyond capital.Amrit Raj has been appointed as Jungle Ventures’ first Partner & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). In this newly created role, Amrit will join the firm’s core leadership team to shape Jungle’s global platform strategy and support portfolio

Mumbai: In a landmark collaboration, Adani Group partnered with BIG FM to bring alive the spirit of Hum Hum Karke Dikhate Hain through a nationwide, multi-platform initiative that transformed airports from transit spaces into vibrant hubs of human storytelling.The Safar Ke Humsafar campaign—a first-of-its-kind, multi-platform initiative—blended radio, digital, and on-ground experiences at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport by creating a No RJ Studio, allowing air travel

Mumbai: The ET NOW Global Business Summit will return to New Delhi on February 13 and 14, 2026, marking this edition of one of South Asia’s most closely followed business and policy gatherings. Held under the theme A Decade of Disruption, A Century of Change , the summit comes as shifting geopolitics, changing capital flows, accelerating climate risks and rapid technological advances continue to reshape economies and corporate decision-making. Artificial intelligence, climate-driven policy res

Gurugram: ixigo, an AI-based travel platform, has renewed its partnership with Indian cricket icon Rohit Sharma as its brand ambassador for the second consecutive year. First onboarded in November 2024, Rohit will continue representing ixigo Trains as the platform deepens its engagement with millions of rail travellers across India.Over the past year, Rohit’s association has helped ixigo Trains build a more relatable and engaging brand. The campaign featuring him as a fun, rapping ticketman st

Mumbai: Collective Artists Network has announced the induction of Janahavi Rawal, Sanjana Jain, and Rahul Regulapati into its partnership, marking a significant milestone as the company sharpens its focus and prepares for its next phase of growth. The move underscores Collective’s commitment to backing leaders who have helped build the business from within and are now central to its future direction.The new partners join an existing leadership group that includes Sudeep Subash, Kshitij Mehta,

Mumbai: Indians are heading into the Union Budget 2026 with a more pragmatic and cautious outlook, shaped by inflationary pressures, job security concerns and global uncertainties, according to the fifth edition of Kantar’s annual India Union Budget Survey released ahead of the Budget announcement on February 1.While satisfaction with the 2025 Union Budget remained strong—driven largely by personal tax reliefs—consumer sentiment for 2026 reflects measured realism. Beyond taxation, househol

Gurugram: Cushman & Wakefield, one of the largest and fastest-growing real estate services firms in India, has announced the appointment of Ronita Majumdar Basu as Head of People Partnering for India, South-East Asia, Middle East and Africa. In her new role, Ronita will lead the firm’s people strategy across these key growth markets, aligning talent priorities with evolving business goals and long-term expansion plans.The appointment comes as Cushman & Wakefield continues to strengthen its lea

Marketing a product with technical complexities is a challenge. Whether it’s enterprise software, industrial equipment, advanced medical devices, or biotech platforms, these products are complex by design. They solve sophisticated problems, involve multiple stakeholders, and often require a deep understanding of both technology and business. Today, with an ever-decreasing attention span and an increasingly digitized purchase funnel, the challenge is to cut through the various complexities thro

MUMBAI: Thyrocare Technologies a diagnostics disruptor, on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day has announced actress Madhuri Dixit as its brand ambassador. The association reflects its belief: preventive healthcare is not optional; it is essential. As India shifts from reactive treatment to proactive health management, Thyrocare is doubling down on its mission to make regular health monitoring affordable, accessible, and habitual for every Indian household. For years, Thyrocare Technologies Li

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has refused to halt an ongoing competition probe against JioStar , clearing the way for the Competition Commission of India(CCI) to continue its investigation into alleged abuse of dominance in Kerala’s cable television market.A Bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Sandeep Mehta observed that the inquiry was still at a preliminary stage and found no grounds to interfere at this point. The ruling was reported by Bar & Bench.The investigation stems from a compl

New Delhi: Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd (HMVL) has elevated Sameer Singh as its Managing Director, marking a key leadership move as the company sharpens its focus on digital transformation alongside its legacy print business. The appointment will take effect from March 1, 2026, subject to shareholder approval, and is for a five-year term, the company said following approval from its Board of Directors.Singh will continue to be designated as Key Managerial Personnel of the company. His elevation

MUMBAI: The 77th Republic Day has officially concluded, not just with parades, but with a massive digital footprint that cements the occasion as a primary shopping season in the Indian calendar. New data released by GoKwik reveals that the 2026 Republic Day sale period witnessed a robust 34% year-on-year growth in orders, signalling a maturing D2C ecosystem where consumer intent is high and distinct from traditional festive sales. GoKwik’s insights are derived from network data analysing milli

Bengaluru: The Flipkart Group has announced two senior leadership appointments, reinforcing its focus on strong governance, operational excellence, and scalable growth across its core businesses, aligned with global best practices.Jason Chappel has joined Flipkart as Vice President, Group Controller, while Amer Hussain has been appointed Vice President, Supply Chain – Grocery & Minutes.In his role, Amer Hussain will lead the supply chain strategy for Flipkart’s Grocery and Minutes businesses

Pune: Behavioural strategy consultancy Wolfzhowl has announced a strategic partnership with Pune-based integrated creative consultancy The Brand Odyssey to launch Wolf Odyssey, a strategic consumer engagement firm headquartered in Pune. The new entity will serve brands across regional, national, and select international markets.The collaboration brings together Wolfzhowl’s expertise in StraTech and growth strategy with The Brand Odyssey’s on-ground marketing and creative advertising capabili

Mumbai: Audi Revolut F1 Team has announced a new partnership with Aleph, a global leader in digital advertising enablement, appointing Aleph as its official partner as the team prepares for its debut in the FIA Formula One World Championship.With competition spanning a 24-race calendar and audiences across the globe, converting global visibility into meaningful local engagement is central to Audi Revolut F1 Team’s commercial and fan engagement strategy. The partnership with Aleph is designed t

Founded in 2001 by Aman and Tanya Swetta, id8 Media Solutions has grown from a boutique PR firm into a full-spectrum integrated communications powerhouse.Over the last two decades, id8 has partnered with 800+ brands across categories including retail, hospitality, beauty, fashion, education, logistics, finance, entertainment and technology. Known for its bespoke, insight-led marketing solutions, id8 continues to drive impact through strategic storytelling, innovative digital approaches, and stro

New Delhi: MSM Grad, part of global education and student mobility platform MSM Unify, has announced the appointment of Nitish Bharadwaj as Vice President of MSM Grad, strengthening its leadership team as the organisation enters its next phase of scalable and profitable growth.Nitish Bharadwaj is a seasoned business and growth leader with over a decade of experience in business transformation, revenue scaling and global expansion within the EdTech and professional education ecosystem. He brings

Mumbai: GoQuest Media, an independent global distributor of entertainment content, has partnered with producer Sachin Pandey, creator of JioHotstar’s record-breaking Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar, to co-create and jointly own a new true crime series, ‘Insaaf Files – Bharat Ka Fightback’.This partnership marks GoQuest Media’s third original production following the international success of its Turkish dramas Kuma (The Other Wife) and Arafta, which have gained strong traction across multiple glob

Mumbai: MY FM, the flagship radio brand of the Dainik Bhaskar Group, marked a significant milestone with the launch of its first private radio stations in Bhuj and Gandhidham, further strengthening its presence in Gujarat. The stations were officially inaugurated by the Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Patel, highlighting the growing role of radio in connecting communities.Speaking at the launch, CM Bhupendra Patel emphasized the role of radio in social awareness and communit

Rajkot: Gopal Snacks, one of India’s leading companies in the organized traditional snacks sector, has unveiled a new national campaign for its flagship product, Gathiya, under the tagline “Chhoti Bhookh Ka Bada Solution.” The campaign marks the first-ever large-scale promotion of gathiya, highlighting its status as one of India’s most loved snacks.As the world’s largest manufacturer of gathiya, Gopal Snacks aims to position the product as more than just an “anytime” snack, redefin

Mumbai: As India prepares for one of the most consequential economic moments of the year, NDTV Profit today announced the launch of its expansive Union Budget 2026 editorial campaign, ‘Return on Watching’ - a comprehensive, multi-dimensional conversation designed to deliver insight, clarity, and context as the nation, the markets, and millions of households await the Finance Minister’s roadmap for growth.Anchored in NDTV Profit’s core philosophy of ‘For Your Profit’, the initiative p

Mumbai: Banijay Asia is set to produce the high-octane reality competition format The Fifty for JioHotstar and Colors TV, premiering on February 1, 2026. Originally created by French unscripted label BProd, this latest commission marks the format’s fifth international adaptation.Set in a grand Mahal, The Fifty features 50 reality TV stars navigating challenges from a mysterious Game Master, hidden behind a Lion mask. Contestants must form alliances, test friendships, and compete to grow a shar

Mumbai: Amazon MX Player, the free video streaming service from Amazon, has unveiled its upcoming original series Ab Hoga Hisaab , a gripping revenge drama set in Punjab. Loosely inspired by true events, the series explores ambition, brotherhood, and the turbulent consequences of power and migration, following the lives of two brothers, Bobby and Bunty Manocha, whose world is upended by a life-altering incident.The announcement teaser sets the tone for a morally charged narrative, with Sanjay Ka

Mumbai: MOMS Outdoor, the outdoor-specialised unit of Madison World, has executed a high-impact, large-scale outdoor advertising campaign for Sony Entertainment Television’s latest show, Wheel of Fortune. Designed to generate instant buzz on launch day, the campaign dominated the skylines of Mumbai and Delhi with over 2,300 outdoor sites, marking one of the most expansive OOH launches in recent times.The campaign leveraged a powerful mix of formats including billboards, gantries, unipoles, pre

Mumbai: MTV Splitsvilla, one of India’s most iconic youth reality franchises, has returned with its latest season, MTV Splitsvilla X6, streaming on JioHotstar and airing on MTV. The new season comes with a strong sponsor line-up, featuring Instax by Fujifilm as the Presenting Sponsor, SOFY, NEWME Asia, ENVY and Philips as Co-Powered By Sponsors, and Matrix as the Special Partner.Known for its bold take on modern relationships and Gen Z–first storytelling, MTV Splitsvilla X6: Pyaar ya Paisa i

Mumbai: India’s pioneering aromatherapist, beauty expert and wellness entrepreneur Dr. Blossom Kochhar was felicitated with the ELLE Beauty Legacy Award at the prestigious The ELLE List 2026, held at Taj Lands End, Bandra, Mumbai. The recognition was presented during an exclusive evening celebrating excellence across culture, fashion, beauty and lifestyle.The ELLE List is ELLE India’s flagship annual awards platform that honours visionary individuals and trailblazers across diverse fields. P

Mumbai: This Republic day Nick empowers kids and families to take centre stage, by letting kids present their very own ‘Kidstitution’ at the Bombay High Court. Kids and their families were thrilled to put forth ideas to make India a happier and kinder place. This fun and exciting initiative was brought to life alongside kids' beloved Nicktoons, Chikoo and Bunty and a squad of excited and vibrant young minds. They proudly shared their ‘Kidstitution’ with quirky demands like safety from ve

Ahmedabad: GREW Solar, the youngest and fastest-growing solar PV module manufacturer, has unveiled its new brand film in collaboration with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Women’s Team. Featuring RCB Women players Lauren Bell, Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil, the film highlights GREW Solar’s focus on performance, resilience and a future driven by clean energy.Conceptualised by EiPi Media, Mumbai, the brand film draws a strong parallel between elite sporting performance and high-efficie

London: Zee Entertainment UK has announced the launch of its flagship channel, Zee TV, as a live FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, marking a major expansion of its European footprint. For the first time, German-speaking audiences can enjoy Zee TV’s dramas, reality shows, and family entertainment with 24/7 live German subtitles, making South Asian content more accessible and inclusive than ever.[caption id=attachment_2191269 align=alignleft width=200] Ami

New Delhi: Good Game, the world’s first as-live global gaming reality show, has officially launched in India, aiming to find India’s First Global Gaming Superstar. Leading actor, entrepreneur, and youth icon Samantha Ruth Pabhu has been named as a global brand ambassador alongside India’s cricket star Rishabh Pant and gaming influencer Ujjwal Chaurasia (Techno Gamerz).The show announced a staggering INR 1 crore (USD 100,000) prize, among the highest ever for a reality show winner in India,

Chandigarh: Bridgestone India has announced a dynamic collaboration with celebrated Punjabi singer, actor, and youth icon Parmish Verma, as part of its focused strategy to deepen consumer engagement in key regional markets.A powerful cultural voice in North India, Parmish Verma brings not only mass appeal and authenticity but also a genuine passion for automobiles. A well-known car enthusiast, his personal interest in safe mobility and responsible driving makes this association a seamless fit wi

New Delhi: Aptronix, an Apple Premium Partner, has unveiled “Limitless Aptronix Exchange powered by Servify”, a first-of-its-kind e-waste recycling initiative aimed at transforming electronic waste liabilities into environmental assets. The program allows customers to exchange up to 10 electronic devices of any brand, category, or condition—including completely non-functional gadgets and household electronics—toward Apple product upgrades.What sets the program apart is its zero-rejection

Mumbai: Mohua Das Gupta has been named Head of Marketing at Curefit. Mohua joins Curefit from Peepul Tree, where she served as Chief Growth Officer, bringing a wealth of experience in brand and growth marketing.Announcing her new role on LinkedIn, Mohua shared, I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Head of Marketing at Curefit!With a career spanning over 15 years, Mohua has previously worked with notable organisations including Tata CLiQ, Myntra, Arvind Lifestyle Brands, Ogi

Mumbai: Audio series platform Pocket FM has announced its integration with Amazon Alexa, enabling Alexa users in India to discover, play, and enjoy its extensive library of audio series on Alexa-enabled devices.With this launch, listeners can access Pocket FM’s long-form, episodic stories seamlessly on devices such as Echo smart speakers and smart displays using simple voice commands. Alexa users can say, “Alexa, start Pocket FM” to launch the audio storytelling experience. India is the fi

Mumbai: PUMA Group has announced the appointment of Nadia Kokni as its new Vice President of Global Brand Marketing, effective January 1, 2026. In this role, Nadia steps into the company’s most senior global marketing position, joining the global leadership team and reporting directly to Chief Brand Officer Maria Valdes. She will oversee brand marketing strategy, creative direction, integrated marketing, and global communications across PUMA’s worldwide operations.The appointment is part of

Mumbai: Hoopr, a music licensing platform, has announced the appointment of Gauri Aayeer as Label Head, marking a strategic step in strengthening its artist-first ecosystem under Songfest. In her new role, Gauri will lead Hoopr’s artist accelerator programme, designed to support and scale independent artists crafting sounds beyond traditional genre boundaries—enabling consistent creation, structured growth, and long-term monetisation through creative, strategic, and ecosystem-led support.Wit

Chennai: Renowned actor, producer, and philanthropist Suriya has entered into a strategic partnership with the Exceed Group of Companies, India’s leading talent representation and brand creation organisation, to accelerate the growth of his business ecosystem.Under this long-term collaboration, Exceed World will work with Suriya across business strategy, brand architecture, production collaborations, and entrepreneurial ventures, focusing on building sustainable, value-driven properties beyond

Mumbai: Ahead of Data Privacy Day on 28 January, the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has highlighted the growing importance of data privacy, user consent, and the evolving responsibilities of digital platforms in India’s expanding digital economy.[caption id=attachment_2468767 align=alignleft width=225] Manisha Kapoor[/caption]Commenting on the occasion, Manisha Kapoor, CEO & Secretary General, ASCI, said, “The government’s notification of the Digital Personal Data Protection

Mumbai: Bengaluru-based QSR brand Babai Tiffins, known for its authentic vegetarian Andhra cuisine, has raised a total of ₹15.5 crore, including ₹10.5 crore secured through its appearance on Bharat Ke Super Founders (BKSF), co-created by Recur Club and Rusk Media. The funding includes ₹2.5 crore in venture debt from Recur Club, making it one of the largest fundraises on a business reality show in India to date. Hosted by Suniel Shetty, the show aired on Amazon MX Player on January 24, 2026

Mumbai: Cheil X, an independent, full-service agency and part of the Cheil SWA Group, has announced key leadership appointments to strengthen its presence across India’s major markets. The agency has appointed Ritesh Rao as Head of Operations for its Mumbai office and elevated Kanika to Head of the Delhi office, where she previously served as Vice President.The leadership moves come at a time of strong business momentum for Cheil X, with the agency securing multiple new client wins and expande

Mumbai: Databricks, the Data and AI company, has announced the appointment of Jeremy Cooper as Vice President of Marketing for Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ), strengthening its regional leadership as the company accelerates its next phase of growth across the region. The move reflects Databricks’ continued focus on addressing the rapidly rising demand for data and AI solutions in APJ.Jeremy brings over two decades of global marketing leadership experience across high-growth cloud and enterprise so

Mumbai: BOMBAYDC has announced the appointment of Santosh Kumar as Associate Director – Business Growth & Partnerships (South), marking a strategic move to scale its presence in South India amid rising demand for enterprise digital products, commerce platforms and AI-enabled experiences. While the company has long worked with clients in the region, the increasing scale and complexity of product-led and commerce-driven mandates has prompted BOMBAYDC to formalise its expansion with dedicated lea

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Mumbai: Wrap2Earn Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a transit fleet–based advertising solution, has announced an exclusive national partnership with Moove, one of India’s strongest and highest-occupancy ride-hailing fleets. Through this collaboration, Wrap2Earn becomes an advertising partner for Moove’s rapidly growing fleet operating on the Uber India platform across Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.This partnership grants Wrap2Earn rights to manage and execute interior and exterior adve

Bengaluru: LightFury Games, India’s premier AAA gaming studio, has announced that its upcoming cricket title E-Cricket will feature over 600 officially licensed international players, making it one of the largest player licensing rosters ever assembled for a cricket video game and a first of this scale for an Indian gaming studio. The licensing has been secured in partnership with Winners Alliance, an athlete-centric commercial solutions company focused on global group licensing for profession

INNOCEAN India is part of the global Innocean network, which operates across 21 countries through 24 offices worldwide. Founded in 2005 with innovation at its core, the agency focuses on building brands through meaningful consumer insights. In a fast-changing communication landscape, INNOCEAN India offers integrated brand solutions by uncovering relevant insights, driving engagement, and encouraging co-creation, all aimed at creating strong brand value rooted in human experiences that truly conn

Mumbai: Hindi GEC COLORS has expanded its weekday prime-time fiction slate with the launch of Dr. Aarambhi , a setback-to-comeback drama centred on reclaiming identity, ambition, and self-worth. The show premieres tonight and will air Monday to Friday at 8:00 pm on COLORS and JioHotstar . Positioned as a socially resonant narrative, Dr. Aarambhi explores how deeply ingrained expectations around sacrifice and self-erasure continue to shape women’s lives—particularly within marriage and family

New Delhi: BurdaLuxury has announced the appointment of Meher Bajwa as Editor-in-Chief of Travel + Leisure India and South Asia , effective 28 January 2026 . Bajwa will report to Christoph Pagel , Chief Operating Officer, BurdaLuxury. In her new role, Bajwa will lead the brand’s strategic and editorial evolution, steering it towards a discovery-led, culture-first approach, with a sharper focus on video-first storytelling and curated experiential formats. The appointment underscores BurdaLuxury