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Jio-bp appoints Sidheshwar Sharma as CMO and Head of Corporate Communications

Jio-bp has appointed Sidheshwar Sharma as Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Corporate Communications, strengthening its leadership as the company scales its multi-energy and digital mobility ecosystem in India. In his new role, Sharma will lead brand, marketing, corporate communications and loyalty across fuels, EV charging and new energy solutions. He joins from Tata Motors … Read more

Vadilal Industries appoints Ravi Makwana as Chief Marketing Officer

Vadilal Industries has appointed Ravi Makwana as Chief Marketing Officer, strengthening its leadership team with a seasoned marketer who brings over a decade of experience across FMCG, QSR and consumer brands. Makwana joins from Zydus Wellness, where he led brand and category growth initiatives, and has previously served as CMO of Tim Hortons India and … Read more

Akasa Air co-founder Neelu Khatri has stepped down from her role as senior VP

Akasa Air co-founder Neelu Khatri has stepped down from her role as senior vice-president, international operations, marking a leadership change at the airline. Announcing her departure through an emotional LinkedIn post, Khatri reflected on her journey as part of the founding team, thanked the ‘Akasians’ and customers, and expressed confidence in the airline’s future growth, … Read more

OpenAI launches academy to train journalists in responsible AI use

OpenAI has introduced the OpenAI Academy for News Organizations, a digital learning platform aimed at helping journalists and publishers integrate artificial intelligence into newsroom workflows. Developed in partnership with the American Journalism Project and The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, the initiative was unveiled at the recent AI and Journalism Summit. The academy is designed as … Read more

Meta tests Instagram Reels viewing on TV

Meta has started testing a new Instagram experience for television that allows users to watch Reels on larger screens. The limited test is currently rolling out in the US on Amazon Fire TV devices, marking the platform’s move to bring short-form video into a shared, lean-back viewing environment. The TV app presents Reels in a … Read more

Gen Z drives travel boom in 2025 with 650% surge in bookings: Cleartrip

Cleartrip’s Unpacked 2025 year-end travel report highlights a year defined by smarter, value-driven travel choices without sacrificing experiences. Travellers increasingly favoured affordable stays, mobile-first bookings and flexible plans, signalling a shift in how India approached travel through the year. At the centre of this transformation was Gen Z, which recorded a remarkable 650% growth in travel bookings. … Read more

Longines appoints Sara Ali Khan as Friend of the Brand in India

Swiss luxury watchmaker Longines has announced Indian actor Sara Ali Khan as its new Friend of the Brand in India. Known for her effortless charm, refined style and confident personality, Sara reflects the spirit of timeless elegance that has long been central to Longines’ global identity. Since making her debut in 2018 with Kedarnath, Sara Ali … Read more

DS Group launches ‘Living Billboard’ green plantation drive

The Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a leading FMCG conglomerate and multi-business corporation, has launched Living Billboard, an awareness-driven plantation initiative aimed at reinforcing its commitment to sustainability. The campaign seeks to combine visibility with environmental responsibility, using public spaces to spark conversations around greener practices. As part of the initiative, DS Group has installed a … Read more

Fortune Plus Soyabean Oil’s new TVC highlights all-day freshness

Fortune Plus Soyabean Oil has unveiled a new television commercial focused on the idea of maintaining food freshness throughout the day, tapping into the long-held cultural belief in consuming meals that are freshly prepared. The film uses light humour to contrast a mother’s familiar advice about fresh food with the often-overlooked role that cooking oil … Read more

Value 360 Communications wins PR and brand communications mandate for Womancart

Value 360 Communications has been appointed as the public relations and brand communications partner for Womancart, as the company prepares for its next phase of growth across retail and digital channels. The agreement, signed on November 24, 2025, includes a comprehensive communications mandate aimed at strengthening stakeholder engagement and enhancing brand visibility on a pan-India … Read more