Month: February 2024

Don’t want to be called Halwai: Haldiram’s Umesh Madhu Agarwal unveils entrepreneurial insights

Agarwal places a high value on having a supportive family. He sees family support as a blessing and a critical factor in an entrepreneur's perseverance and determination. (Image sourced via LinkedIn)

In an insightful chat between Umesh Madhu Agarwal, Director of Haldiram, and Deepinder Goyal, Founder of Zomato, key entrepreneurial insights were unveiled.

Radhika Gupta shares career and life mantras: “I’m learning to ruthlessly say no”

Reflecting on Bhagat's experience, Gupta acknowledged the dual nature of the sharks on Shark Tank India – formidable in their pursuit of investments yet compassionate and supportive towards budding entrepreneurs. (Image sourced via Edelweiss website)(Image sourced via Edelweiss website)

Edelweiss MF’s CEO Radhika Gupta provides a candid look at the complexities of personal and professional development, diving into communication relationships, and motherhood for women.

Byju’s troubles: Employees’ January salaries finally credited amid CEO’s pledge and ongoing struggles

The edtech is dealing with the twin crises of a cash crunch and some of its investors seeking to oust the leadership to reconstitute the board. (Image source: Moneycontrol)(Image source: Moneycontrol)(Image source: Moneycontrol)

The ed-tech has finally credited January salaries, following CEO Byju Raveendran’s pledge and ongoing challenges.

Byju’s troubles: Brand deal with football star Lionel Messi paused

The long-term engagement, which began as Lionel Messi embarked on his final campaign to win the FIFA World Cup 2022 as captain of Argentina’s national football team, was to see him feature in campaigns promoting Byju’s Education For All, Storyboard18 reported.

Reports indicate that Byju’s is yet to decide whether the company will terminate the deal with Lionel Messi before the full term or revive the contract.

FMCG cos reduce product prices, increase marketing investments

In the last six to nine months, in categories where commodity prices have cooled, most of the companies have reduced product prices or increased the weight of the packs. They have also expanded their advertising and promotion activities. (Representative Image: Fikri Rasyid via Unsplash)

Hindustan Unilever, Parle Products, Marico and Adani Wilmar have been facing the heat of stiff competition from regional and small unorganised players who are dominating the market through their lower price offerings.

Air India onboards Ravindra Kumar GP as CHRO

Ravindra Kumar’s role will become effective starting April 1, 2024. Kumar had a long career with General Electric Company where he was the CHRO for the South Asian region. Then, in 2018, he joined Tata Motors where he took up the role of president and CHRO.

Ravindra Kumar GP’s role as chief human resources officer (CHRO) will be effective starting April 1, 2024.

Mercedes-Benz India elevates Amrit Baid as general manager – marketing and customer experience

Amrit Baid began his career with Mercedes-Benz India as manager - marketing communications and rose to the ranks as senior marketing manager. His responsibilities included development of local marketing strategy in lines with global marketing strategy, campaign development and media planning across mainline and digital media.

Amrit Baid was the customer experience manager at Mercedes-Benz AG.