Tag: Brand Makers

Nikon India sticks to imports amid growth, aims to cross Rs 1000 crore revenue mark

Nikon India recently expanded its mirrorless camera range with the launch of the latest Z6III full-frame mirrorless camera in India.

According to a Mordor Intelligence report, the global digital camera market size is estimated at USD 5.39 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 6.83 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.85% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

HCLTech’s chairperson Roshni Nadar Malhotra conferred with the ‘Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur’

The award was conferred on the HCLTech Chairperson by H.E. Mr Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, on behalf of the President of the French Republic, during a special ceremony at the Residence of France in Delhi.

The award recognises her contributions to the business world, and the constant endeavor to promote economic ties between France and India.

Ratan Kumar Kesh announced as interim MD & CEO of Bandhan Bank

Kesh, who was previously with Axis Bank heading retail operations and services, was appointed as ED & COO at Bandhan Bank from March 31, 2023.

In his current role, Ratan Kumar Kesh leads functions including Technology, Operations, Customer Experience, Transformation, Internal Audit, Recovery, and other support functions at Bandhan Bank.

Aditya Birla Capital’s COO Mukesh Malik resigns

Malik started his career with Bank of America in 1991 and played key role in bank’s consumer banking launch and subsequent significant growth, before leaving in 1999.

Prior to joining the Aditya Birla Group, Mukesh Malik worked with Citibank for 10 years. As Managing Director, he steered Citi’s Operations, Customer Service and Technology organization in South Asia.

Despite ‘retirement’ tag, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma brand value to see substantial boost

Virat Kohli's brand value is approximately $228 million, making him one of the most valuable athletes globally. Rohit Sharma's brand value is around $41 million, reflecting his significant influence in cricket and beyond.

Following India’s T20 World Cup 2024 win, both players’ brand values are expected to see a substantial boost. Even for Rahul Dravid, the commercial value has soared immensely post winning the Cup, alongside the winning team.

Benetton Group appoints Claudio Sforza as CEO

According to the Reuters news agency, Sforza was chief financial officer for Italy's postal services group Poste Italiane, and was CEO of the gaming company Gamenet.

Sforza was chief financial officer for Italy’s postal services group Poste Italiane, and was CEO of the gaming company Gamenet.

PM Narendra Modi introduces hashtag #Cheer4Bharat as nation gears up for Paris Olympics

Interest for IOC deals is also expected from Qatar, which wants to host the 2036 Olympics in Doha, and Saudi Arabia, which now has a 12-year deal to host the Esport Olympic Games.

The PM conveyed the nation’s collective hope for a stellar performance in the Paris Olympics, urging everyone to rally behind the athletes using the hashtag #Cheer4Bharat.

Water Wars: Clear Premium Water plans to double revenue growth, says founder Nayan Shah

Clear Premium Water is significantly investing in its D2C channel. At present, online sales account for about 15% of its total revenue, while the remaining 85% is generated through traditional offline channels, says Nayan Shah, Founder & CEO of Clear Premium Water.

The premium bottled water market is heating up with legacy and new players ramping up brand building and operations. One such brand, Clear Premium Water plans to expand its retail outlet network to 175,000 from 100,000, at present.

11 insights from adventurer Ajeet Bajaj to inspire marketers in the Age of AI

His anecdote of encountering frozen climbers served as a poignant reminder of the risks involved and the value of resilience and preparedness in any journey​​. (Image courtesy: MMA Global India)

Bajaj had shared insights from his journeys that spanned the harshest terrains and highest peaks, gleaning lessons for marketers that aim to ‘Inspire’.