The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has awarded train branding advertising rights for the Lucknow–Delhi–Lucknow Tejas Express to Sprite for six months, making it the first train in India to be named after a brand. As part of the arrangement, the IRCTC Tejas Express, operating as Train 82501/82502, will be announced as the...
Pirojsha Godrej will be re-designated as Whole-Time Director and Executive Chairperson of Godrej Industries Limited (GIL) with effect from August 14, 2026, according to the company’s regulatory filing. His term will run from August 14, 2026, to August 13, 2031. Godrej will succeed Nadir Godrej as Chairperson and Managing Director of GIL following Nadir Godrej’s...
Akiki London, the contemporary handbag label by Bagzone Lifestyles Pvt. Ltd., has expanded its retail presence across North India with three operational retail destinations a bold, design-led kiosk at DLF Mall of India, Noida, a full standalone store at Summit Plaza, Gurugram, and a kiosk at Lulu Mall, Lucknow. These stores have been open and...
Dubai businessman and Vice Chairman of Danube Group, Anis Sajan, brought together more than 400 family members and close friends from across the world for a spectacular two-day destination celebration marking the engagement of his son, Sahil Sajan, Director of Milano by Danube, to Hana Khan in Salalah, Oman. It was a grandeur of a...
WebEngage, a leading SaaS provider of Customer Data Platform and Engagement products, has partnered with Wonderchef, India’s leading premium kitchenware and appliance brand, to power its customer engagement strategy through data-driven personalization and intelligent lifecycle automation. As consumers increasingly expect relevant and seamless interactions across channels, Wonderchef is leveraging WebEngage’s platform to create highly personalized...
Publicis Digital Experience (PDX) India, part of Publicis Groupe India, has appointed Prashant SUkhwani as Managing Partner, Social. In his new role, he will lead Social @ PDX India, working with brands across social, creators, content, search and performance. SUkhwani will work closely with Amaresh Godbole, CEO, PDX India and Chief AI Experiences & Solutions,...
Apple India has appointed Prasidha Menon as Head of Product Communications, strengthening its communications leadership in the Indian market. Based in Mumbai, Menon took on the role in July 2026. Menon joins Apple with more than 18 years of experience across communications, brand marketing and product communications. Extensive Communications Experience Before joining Apple, Menon was...
The Group Stage of Chess at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 gets underway today, with 16 of the world’s leading players beginning their campaigns for the title and a share of the $1.5 million (~INR 14.3 crore) prize pool. The groups are as follows: Group A Arjun Erigaisi – Gen.G Esports Nihal Sarin –...
– Social commerce now drives ~10% of Myntra’s platform revenue, underscoring the growing role of content-led discovery.– The podcast blends storytelling and commerce, connecting founders with high-intent consumers through creator-led discovery– Each episode explores founder journeys through pivotal decisions, lived experiences, and the evolving philosophies that shape how modern consumer brands are built and scaled...
India’s gaming market reached a major milestone in 2025, generating $1.04 billion in revenue, up 14.8% year-on-year and exceeding $1 billion for the first time. According to Niko Partners’ forecasts, revenue will continue growing to nearly $1.2 billion in 2026 before reaching $1.77 billion by 2030, representing a five-year CAGR of 11.2%. India remains the...
