Colgate-Palmolive’s Prabha Narasimhan on prioritizing integrity in business

Prabha Narasimhan stated, "India is fascinating. You can’t average India—it’s like averaging the depth of a river. So we design for cohorts across the pyramid. At the bottom of the pyramid, we have ₹10 packs—affordable but still scientifically backed and in recyclable tubes. Sustainability is non-negotiable. At the top end, we offer products for gum care and whitening. The core principle—quality and sustainability—remains consistent."

At Storyboard18’s Global Pioneers Summit, Prabha Narasimhan, MD and CEO, Colgate-Palmolive (India) stated, “With media fragmentation, we can’t just broadcast anymore—we have to engage. That means turning what used to be a monologue into a dialogue.”

Leading with purpose creates wins for consumers, community and country: Hina Nagarajan of Diageo India

"Be bold, take risk and lead with purpose. Leaders must continuously learn and upskill for real transformation", says Hina Nagarajan MD & CEO, Diageo India at Storyboard18's Global Pioneers Summit.

Speaking at Storyboard18’s Global Pioneers Summit on March 28, Hina Nagarajan, MD & CEO of Diageo India, highlighted how businesses can drive growth through innovation and sustainability for a ‘Viksit Bharat.’ She provided insights on the importance of public-private partnerships, inclusive growth, and sustainability in fueling economic progress.

Talented sets new benchmark with ESOP buyback, Rs 8 lakh minimum pay and profit-sharing

Unlike in the tech industry, ESOP buybacks are uncommon in the advertising sector, making this move a significant step toward building long-term financial security for employees.

Gautam Reghunath, co-founder and CEO of Talented.Agency, highlighted that these initiatives mark a significant milestone for the company, now in its third year.

“See you soon, Chrome”: Perplexity AI CEO hints at rival browser, Comet

Google currently dominates the browser market, with no major competitor managing to dent Chrome’s stronghold. Even Microsoft’s push with Edge and Bing AI failed to significantly shift the landscape.

Google currently dominates the browser market, with no major competitor managing to dent Chrome’s stronghold. Even Microsoft’s push with Edge and Bing AI failed to significantly shift the landscape.

Trump considers reducing China tariffs to secure TikTok deal

The video-sharing platform TikTok, owned by ByteDance Ltd., has faced pressure to sell its US operations after President Joe Biden signed a law last year requiring the divestment by January 19, 2025.

Trump expressed optimism that a deal could be finalised soon.

Reddit’s urban surge: 37% visitor growth fuels political, news hub status

Reddit also gained notable traction in India, rising from 31.6 million in 2023 to 43.4 million in 2024, an indication of inreasing engagement with news, politics, and niche online communities. (Representative image by Brett Jordan via Unsplash)

Interestingly, Tumblr experienced a staggering resurgence, jumping from just 1.2 million to 15.7 million users, representing a massive 1161% year-on-year growth, according to a report by Comscore.