Tag: Brand Makers

Sahara Group chairman Subrata Roy passes away at 75

Under Subrata Roy’s leadership, Sahara expanded into numerous businesses. It launched the Hindi language newspaper Rashtriya Sahara, initiated the Aamby Valley City project near Pune and entered the television space with Sahara TV. In the 2000s, Sahara acquired iconic properties such as London's Grosvenor House Hotel and New York City's Plaza Hotel. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

The founder of Sahara India Pariwar passed away due to cardiorespiratory arrest following prolonged illness.

India has potential to become one of the world’s superpowers: Publicis Groupe’s Maurice Levy

According to Maurice Levy, India has the potential to become one of the superpowers of the world as it has the world’s largest population with innovators. (Image sourced from CNBC International)

Maurice Levy commended India for making significant progress in the field of cyber security and praised the country for its creative, and disruptive innovators.

Meta layoffs hit India, affecting senior leadership and other employees

Daily Active Users (DAUs) were 2.06 billion on average for June 2023, an increase of 5 percent year-over-year. On the other, the monthly active users (MAUs) were 3.03 billion as of June 30, 2023, an increase of 3 percent year-over-year. (Representative Image: Dima Solomin via Unsplash)

The layoffs affected employees across all levels, including senior leadership. The layoffs are part of a restructuring effort to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions.

Akshay Kumar: I’ve been wearing athleisure when people didn’t know what athleisure is

Athleisure has picked up since the pandemic as hybrid working has pushed consumers to opt for comfort clothing. The company wants to start its expansion journey from urban centers and then take it to Tier 2-3 markets. (Still from an ad)

Akshay Kumar launches flagship store after introducing his athleisure-wear brand Force IX earlier this year. Plans to expand to ten stores by the end 2023. Storyboard18 caught up with Kumar on the sidelines of the store launch.

Sidharth Rao wasn’t one for the high society party circuit and never lost his connection with real India: Shubhranshu Singh on Rao

Sidharth Rao founded digital agency Webchutney 23 years ago when taking a bet on the internet was being done by very few. He built the agency from the ground up and it was acquired by Dentsu in 2013.

Shubhranshu Singh, vice president – marketing – domestic & IB · Tata Motors, pens a tribute to Sidharth Rao whose sudden passing due to cardiac arrest has left the industry in shock.

Sidharth Rao dies; Industry mourns the loss of pioneer and OG startupper

Being in the industry of well over two decades, Sidharth Rao has crossed many milestones along his journey. He can truly be considered as one of the pillars of the strong foundation of the A&M community.

The sudden demise of Sidharth Rao, founder of Webchutney and Punt Partners, has stunned the community that is mourning the loss of a pioneer, a visionary and a people’s leader.

Sidharth Rao, co-founder of Webchutney and Punt Partners, passes away

In a conversation with Storyboard18 in January, Sidharth Rao spoke about untapped potential of martech segment, hiring the right talent and his legacy. When asked about his legacy he said it was the people who have worked with him and then ventured out on their own to achieve entrepreneurial ambitions. Rao said he's proud of his people who have done well for themselves.

Sidharth Rao, who co-founded digital agency Webchutney, passed away on Friday evening. He is survived by his parents and wife.