Author: Kashmeera Sambamurthy

Raymond Lifestyle names Sunil Kataria as MD

Sunil Kataria stated, “I am thankful to Mr. Singhania and the entire Raymond Lifestyle team for this unique opportunity to lead a brand with such a rich legacy. It has been an enriching journey, and I am proud of the progress we have made together. I leave with great confidence in the company’s future and its ability to achieve new milestones.”

Sunil Kataria was the chief executive officer – Raymond Lifestyle (India & International), a position he held since March, 2022.

Raymond Lifestyle names Gautam Hari Singhania as Executive Chairman

Gautam Hari Singhania is a commerce graduate from the University of Mumbai. With over three decades of experience in the field of Industry, Business and Corporate Management, he has been at the helm of the affairs and operations of the company along with the Board of Directors.

Gautam Hari Singhania took over the reins of Raymond Limited as the Chairman & Managing Director in September 1990.

OMG’s Fuse launches in India; Jigar Rambhia to lead the global sport and entertainment agency

Rambhia added: “The momentum in sports in India is at an exciting juncture and we’re fully equipped to capitalise on this to drive effective partnerships for brands. Sport has increasingly become a vital part of India's cultural fabric, and with Fuse, we are strategically positioned to help brands harness the power of this medium to drive deeper connections with audiences across the market.”

Jigar Rambhia previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer of Sporjo – a sports industry consultancy. Prior to this, he spent 16 years at Wavemaker and worked across agencies including TME (Rediffusion Y&R) and Madison Communications.

Unilever strikes new partnership to investigate alternative raw materials in cleansing products

The goal of this technology for Unilever is to reduce its reliance on petrochemical-based ingredients, and it is expected to be the first time a biomass crop will be optimised to produce the plant-based oil, which if successfully grown at scale, will be used as an ingredient in consumer goods products.

The ultimate ambition of Unilever’s partnership with Nufarm is to optimise and cultivate the new crop, which when grown at scale, could contribute to Unilever’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction ambitions.

IndiGo-Mahindra ‘battle’ for 6E explained: A look at existing laws applicable to current dispute

While M&M has opted for this change, the company has affirmed its intention to continue challenging IndiGo's claim to the '6E' trademark in court. (Image Source: CarDekho)

The dispute concerns IndiGo’s trademark “6E,” registered under Classes 39, 16, 9, and 35, primarily for airline services, transport, and advertising, and Mahindra’s use of “BE 6e” under Class 12 for vehicles, including electric cars.

Global ad spend to hit $772.4 billion in 2024: Dentsu

For global advertising to thrive in the 21st century, it must do more than acknowledge Indian talent — it must actively integrate it into decision-making processes. The industry cannot afford to treat India as an afterthought.

Dentsu Global Ad Spend Forecasts report also states that digital is expected to remain the fastest-growing channel, with a projected increase of 9.2 percent in 2025 to reach $513.0 billion and capture 62.7 percent of global ad spend.