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Pernod Ricard India elevates Gagandeep Sethi as head of sustainability and responsibility

Gagandeep Sethi's innings at Pernod Ricard India began as vice president - manufacturing and procurement.

Previously, Gagandeep Sethi was the senior vice president – integrated operations.

Newsprint price surge threatens Indian newspapers, industry seeks relief on import duty

According to INS many newsprint mills, across the world as well as in India, have either suspended their operations or ceased newsprint production entirely, causing concerns about the continuity of supply of newsprint across the country. (Representative image by Bank Phrom via Unsplash)

The Indian Newspaper Society is urging the government to reconsider the 5 percent customs duty on newsprint to ease the financial burden caused due to increase in newsprint price.

FICCI-EY Report: Digital revenues to surpass TV in 2024; India’s M&E sector to hit $38 billion by 2026

Expect the M&E sector to grow 10.2 percent to reach INR2.55 trillion by 2024, then grow at a CAGR of 10 percent to reach INR 3.08 trillion by 2026.

In 2024, digital media is poised for explosive growth, potentially overtaking television to become the leading segment of the M&E sector. This surge in digital media is forecasted to propel the M&E sector’s growth to a 10 percent annual rate, crossing Rs 3 trillion ($37.1 billion) by 2026.

Nidhi Khare to be Consumer Affairs secretary; takes over from Rohit Kumar Singh

Nidhi Khare has been appointed as the officer on special duty in the Department of Consumer Affairs, according to the order issued by the Personnel Ministry. (Image source: News18 Hindi)

Nidhi Khare, a 1992 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Jharkhand cadre, is currently the Secretary of the Department of Land Resources.

FoxyMoron CEO and Zoo Media’s Vivek Das quits after a year

Vivek Das will take a short career break after almost two decades of work.

Vivek Das was previously with WPP-owned firm Mindshare.

EaseMyTrip’s Rikant Pittie elected as Confederation of Indian Industry’s vice chairman

Rikant Pittie, co-founder, EaseMyTrip, further added, "I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Jaideep, Chairman, and Ms. Rachna Jindal, Director and State Head, along with the entire team at Confederation of Indian Industry Delhi State for their unwavering support. Additionally, I wish to express my appreciation to Mr. Deepak Jain, Chairman of CII Northern Region , and Mr. Puneet Kaura for their exceptional leadership, which has set a commendable standard for us to follow."

Rikant Pittie, co-founder, EaseMyTrip, said, “It is indeed a privilege to have the opportunity to collaborate with esteemed colleagues and industry leaders to drive impactful initiatives aligned with the objectives of the Delhi State Council.”

Rafael Oliveira steps down as Kraft Heinz’s president – international

Rafael Oliveira previously held the position of president - Europe, Middle East and Africa. He started his career at Banco Icatu, and went on to work at Goldman Sachs.

Rafael Oliveira previously held the position of president – Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Former Twitter execs, Parag Agarwal sue Elon Musk for over $128 million in severance

The executives said Musk showed “special ire” toward them after he took over Twitter in 2022. Musk also publicly vowed to hold back their severance to recoup about $200 million from the $44 billion deal, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court in northern California. (From left to right: Parag Agarwal and Elon Musk. Image source: Moneycontrol)

The executives said Elon Musk showed “special ire” toward them after he took over Twitter in 2022.

Tata Motors’ Safari to Tata Tea’s Jaago Re: Tata’s advertising focussed on nation-building, social consciousness

Over the years, Tata's advertising strategies have adapted to the changing times and technological advancements. Initially relying on traditional methods such as print media and word of mouth, Tata has embraced digital platforms and social media to reach a wider audience and engage with consumers more interactively. (Stills from the ads)

Exploring Tata Group companies’ iconic advertising strategies and their impact on nation-building and social change in India.

Infosys, TCS, Cognizant: Global IT titans and their occupation of sports

Through strategic sponsorships, technological innovations, and data-driven insights, these companies are reshaping the sports landscape, enhancing fan experiences, and driving forward the intersection of technology and athletics on a global scale. (Image source: Unsplash and News18)

Major IT companies are involved in various aspects of sports, revolutionizing the sports industry through strategic sponsorships and cutting-edge technologies.