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Former Adani and Paytm VP, Sanjeev Misra, joins Rukam Capital as Advisor

With over three decades of corporate experience, Misra was a key member of the leadership team at the Adani Group, serving as VP of Group Business & Renewables.

Sanjeev Misra held the position of Sr. VP and Director at Paytm, where he led B2B commerce and global exports and imports.

Exclusive: ‘No tax demand pending against me’, says Supam Maheshwari, MD & CEO, FirstCry

FirstCry spent Rs 482.2 crore on advertising in FY24

The Pune-based startup aims to raise Rs 4,193 crore at the upper price band through this IPO. The firm is expected to list on exchanges on August 13.

Lulu Raghavan elevated to president for Landor APAC

In the new role, Lulu Raghavan will remain based in Mumbai and report to Christian Schroeder, Global President of Landor.

HUL CEO Rohit Jawa: Rural growth lagged behind urban over the last year

Rohit Jawa, CEO and MD, Hindustan Unilever, said, “We continue to focus on operational excellence and build back our gross margins with a substantial part of those being reinvested behind brands and capabilities.”

Hero Vired appoints Prakhar Kasar as chief executive officer

Prakhar Kasar, CEO – Hero Vired

Prakhar Kasar has a track record of driving business success at Pepsico and MakeMyTrip.

No impact on CSK ownership in UltraTech Cement and India Cements deal: Reports

CSK was created in 2008 as the division of India Cements

UltraTech Cement Ltd’s board approved the purchase of a 32.72% stake in India Cements Ltd from its promoter and their associates

Nykaa’s Falguni Nayar ceases to be Dabur’s non-exec independent director after completion of second term

Falguni Nayar, founder & CEO of Nykaa

Falguni Nayar is the founder, Executive Chairperson & Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nykaa. She holds a post-graduate diploma in management from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.

Unilever’s Samir Singh to leave the FMCG giant after 27 years

Samir Singh has well over two decades of experience in Beauty & Personal Care across multiple categories like Skin Care, Bath & Body and Make-up, and across all big global markets. (Image: Samir Singh, LinkedIn)

Samir Singh first joined the FMCG juggernaut as an area sales manager in 1998 for Hindustan Unilever.

Shekhar Kapur appointed festival director for International Film Festival of India

He has directed films such as ''Masoom'', ''Mr India'', and ''Bandit Queen'' in India. (Image source: News18)

Kapur will lead the 55th and 56th editions of the Goa-based festival, which is conducted yearly, according to a statement from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.

Swiggy announces three appointments for Swiggy Instamart

Previously, he served as the Chief Operating Officer of the supermarket business at More Retail, where he also held the position of Chief Merchandising Officer before that.

Swiggy Instamart has appointed Himavant Srikrishna Kurnala as Senior Vice President (SVP) and Head of Product