BRAND MANAGERS
From Tata Tiago to Hyundai i20 and Harrier, Jodhpur company surprises employees with brand-new cars this Diwali
A Jodhpur-based education marketing agency, Mediagarh, surprised four employees with brand-new cars as Diwali gifts during its annual Sneh Milan 3.0 celebration on Dhanteras. The company gifted two Tata Tiagos, a Hyundai i20 and a Tata Harrier to employees in recognition of their performance and contributions. Continuing a tradition started two years ago, Mediagarh increased its car giveaways from one in the first year to four this Diwali.
Coca-Cola’s India bottling arm files draft papers for Rs 9,500 crore IPO
Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings plans to conduct an initial public offering through an offer for sale of equity shares. The proposed IPO is expected to raise around $1 billion, aiming for a valuation of $10 billion. Coca-Cola Company and Jubilant Bhartia Group hold significant stakes in the company after a recent stake sale. The IPO proceeds will benefit the promoter selling shareholder with no funds directed to Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings.
Russell Brand's case involved more than 100 witnesses, 400 statements and 1,400 documents: How police built the evidence
Russell Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The investigation involved extensive witness accounts, documents, and Brand's previous public materials for timeline establishment. Despite being acquitted on three charges, he faces potential sentencing following the verdict. The case highlights challenges faced in historical investigations without CCTV or forensic evidence. Further inquiries into separate rape allegations against Brand are still ongoing.
ET F&B Conclave North India 2026: Celebrating the leaders, innovators and iconic brands shaping India's hospitality industry
ET Food and Beverage Conclave North India 2026 was recently held in New Delhi to honor industry achievers. Prominent restaurateurs, hospitality leaders, and entrepreneurs attended to discuss evolving trends in the F&B sector. Various panel discussions focused on dining preferences and the global potential of Indian restaurant brands. Awards were presented to women leaders, F&B business leaders, and notable restaurant brands.
Who is Laura Gallacher? Inside Russell Brand’s marriage, family life and $20 million net worth after his conviction
Laura Gallacher has stood by Russell Brand during his recent conviction for rape and sexual assault. They married in 2017 and have three children together, focusing on their family life. Gallacher, an author and illustrator, prefers to stay out of the public eye while supporting Brand. Their relationship developed after reconnecting in 2015 following previous breakups.
Britannia CEO plays down Reliance's pricing threat in India biscuit market
Reliance Industries' Independence biscuits are entering India's competitive biscuit market with packs starting at Rs 5, but Britannia CEO Rakshit Hargave says disrupting the category will be harder than its Campa cola play. With biscuits already priced at Rs 5 and Rs 10, aggressive discounts could hurt margins. Britannia is also raising prices and shrinking pack sizes amid rising input costs.
Dolly Parton's family feud takes an unexpected turn as manager drops lawsuit against singer's nephew. What happened?
Dolly Parton's long-time manager Danny Nozell has dropped a lawsuit against her nephew, Bryan Seaver, over alleged threats and a dispute involving the singer's estate. Seaver had denied threatening anyone and claimed the disagreement stemmed from unpaid bills over $250,000. A Tennessee court filing indicated both sides had reached an agreement.
Daksham Growth Ventures raises Rs 125 cr in first close of maiden consumer fund
Daksham Growth Ventures has completed the first close of its consumer-focused fund, raising approximately Rs 125 crore. The fund is registered as a Category II Alternative Investment Fund and targets a total corpus of Rs 150 crore. It aims to invest between Rs 5-20 crore in early-growth businesses including direct-to-consumer and B2B2C companies. The fund will support companies with governance, brand positioning, and distribution expansion.
Stop AI from Eroding Your Brand
Artificial intelligence is changing how companies operate and how customers experience their brands. New research suggests that companies with lower levels of “brand debt”—the trust, relevance, and consistency lost when products, experiences, and decisions drift away from customer expectations—are significantly more likely to outperform their peers. Drawing on a benchmark of 60 companies and lessons from Bose’s digital transformation, the lessons here are that managing brand debt should become an enterprise-wide priority rather than a marketing exercise. As AI increasingly shapes customer interactions, companies that manage brand debt deliberately will be better positioned to strengthen trust, sustain growth, and preserve competitive advantage
Who is Russell Brand? All about Katy Perry's ex-husband found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting women over a 10-year period
British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault in a London trial involving allegations by six women. The former husband of pop star Katy Perry has also starred in several Hollywood films and built a career as a television presenter, author and comedian. He has an estimated $20 million net worth and is married to Laura Gallacher.
Britannia looks beyond biscuits, turns to regional tastes and festive campaigns to drive FMCG growth
Britannia Industries is focusing on localised marketing to resonate with diverse Indian consumer preferences. The company has launched festive campaigns and brand activations targeting specific regional occasions. Britannia reported a year-on-year sales increase of 16.6% to Rs 5,542 crore for the September quarter. Their growth strategy involves expanding beyond traditional biscuits into bakery and adjacency products. The approach aims to sustain competitive growth amid rising competition from smaller local brands.
New York woman wanted American children to experience Diwali. How a mother's rangoli kits became a funded business
Indian American businesswoman Akriti Babaria established Kulture Khazana to enhance the visibility of Diwali and Indian cultural customs in the US. What started as an idea at a kitchen table has expanded into a toy brand serving more than 45,000 families, schools, and organizations, familiarizing American children with Indian festivals via books, rangoli kits, puzzles, and crafts.
Aartas CliniShare to add 20,000 sq. ft of co-working space
Aartas CliniShare aims to add 20,000 sq. ft. of healthcare infrastructure across Delhi NCR by the financial year-end. The company is focusing on Noida, West Delhi, and North Delhi for its expansion efforts. Aartas CliniShare operates on a managed OPD infrastructure model to serve various healthcare enterprises.
Pricol shares jump 8% after Q2 results; net profit rises 33% YoY to Rs 85 crore
Pricol shares rallied after the company reported strong Q2FY27 results, with consolidated net profit rising 33% and revenue increasing 35% year-on-year. The company also highlighted business recognitions, operational priorities and a positive trend across key moving averages.
Digital brands, premium FMCG to drive ITC's growth ambitions
Amid challenges in its cigarettes business, ITC is focusing on expanding its non-cigarette offerings. The FMCG segment has shown significant growth, leading to an improved product mix and margins. Digital-first brands such as Yoga Bar and Prasuma have also reported strong revenue increases. The paperboard and agri businesses are benefiting from rising demand and exports of value-added products.
Dabur Global CEO Malhotra resigns, as leadership churn in legacy FMCG companies continues
Mohit Malhotra, Dabur's global CEO, has resigned. The move cycles continued churn in top-tier legacy FMCG leadership, amid uneven demand trends, intense competition from regional and digital-first rivals, inflationary trends and a volatile geopolitical environment.
Personalised festive experiences key to brand loyalty for 72% of Indian shoppers: Survey
A recent survey indicates that 72 percent of Indian holiday shoppers prefer brands that provide personalized experiences. Consumers are increasingly seeking brands that demonstrate understanding of their preferences and offer seamless engagement. The survey found that 68 percent of respondents favor brands with an omnichannel presence for better communication. Additionally, shoppers are concerned about data security, which influences their loyalty just like festive offers.
Halloween is a Time to Remember Dead Brands
The emotional resonance of discontinued brands often sparks nostalgia among consumers, igniting movements to bring back beloved food items. The recent relaunch of Hostess Twinkies and Reliance's Campa underscores this trend, driven by consumer demand. This longing for the past reflects the deep connections people form with brands, demonstrating how marketing influences consumer behavior and their affinity for familiar products.
Fireside Ventures cofounder and partner Vinay Singh to exit firm
“Cobuilding Fireside gave me the opportunity to shape the firm from its early days and work alongside exceptional founders and teams,” Singh said. “As AI reshapes commerce faster than most of us expected, I want to spend more time exploring the frontiers of agentic commerce and its implications for the future of consumption.”
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