Tag: Media

PepsiCo’s Jagrut Kotecha on collaboration, purpose, and the future of business in India

Speaking at Storyboard18's Global Pioneers Summit, Jagrut Kotecha of PepsiCo stressed the need for deeper industry collaboration, especially in sustainability and community development.

Discussing the role of partnerships in empowering communities at Storyboard18’s Global Pioneers Summit, Jagrut Kotecha, CEO, PepsiCo India and South Asia, said that transformation happens when organisations, corporates, and governments come together, leaving egos aside.

Indian-origin leaders on the rise: Nestlé India’s Suresh Narayanan reflects on leadership and culture

Suresh Narayanan, Managing director of Nestlé India at Storyboard18 Global Pioneer Summit 2025

At the Storyboard18 Global Pioneers Summit in Mumbai, Suresh Narayanan, Chairman and Managing Director (MD) of Nestlé India, emphasized that the belief in “leadership in thought” is one of the core values that distinguishes Indians globally

Colgate-Palmolive’s Prabha Narasimhan on prioritising 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.

‘India rewrites global script by blending tradition with modern tech,’ says Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia at Storyboard18 GPS 2025

Union Minister of Communication Jyotiraditya Scindia

At the Storyboard18 Global Pioneers Summit 2025, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia emphasized that India is creating a distinctive value proposition for the world. At a pivotal moment in its history, India is blending heritage with modern technology to fuel economic growth, foster innovation, and position itself as a global leader.

Rs 9 billion cinema ad surge driven by PVR-INOX: FICCI-EY Report

Very low cost theaters (with a capital investment below INR4 million each) will also come into being across approximately 88 cities with populations between 100k and 500k, and in the next 300 to 500 even smaller towns with populations below 100k. These theaters, which will thrive on mass and spectacular films, will have lower ticket and food and beverage prices, and will help in growing footfalls from underserved markets.

Given the environment of caution in 2025, fewer films will be produced on account of rising production costs, less digital and broadcast pre-funding/ pre-sales of rights, and higher dependence on theatrical revenues, especially for certain categories of small or mid-budget films.

Hurun Global Billionaires: Elon Musk tops for fourth time in five years. Check the world’s richest here

With a net worth now standing at an extraordinary $400 billion, Elon Musk has become the first individual to surpass this monumental threshold, further cementing his status as the world's wealthiest person. (Left to Right: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg)

Elon Musk’s wealth increase of $189 billion, marking an 82% jump, was propelled by the rise of electric vehicle maker Tesla’s stock, often linked to the so-called ‘Trump effect.’