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From Balcony To Global Brand: Anita Dongre On Building Business & Pushing Boundaries

For a venture that began from a balcony, Anita Dongre has made significant strides over the years. Her journey is marked not only by her share of failures and learnings but also by several milestones. Today, despite her chairwoman role, where she faces different kinds of challenges, the joy of chasing dreams remains the same […]

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Flipkart To Give 100% Employee Bonus & Merit-Linked Payouts

Amidst a technology sector downturn, Flipkart surprises its workforce by offering a 100% bonus to all employees and implementing merit-linked payouts for eligible staff. This initiative, extended to the majority of its approximately 22,000 employees based on eligibility criteria, reflects Flipkart’s commitment to recognising employee performance and effort. In a letter addressed to employees, Flipkart […]

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Unilever Splits Ice Cream Unit, Cuts 7,500 Jobs In Cost-Saving Move

Unilever has unveiled plans to separate its ice cream unit, which includes popular brands like Magnum and Ben & Jerry’s, into an independent entity, alongside announcing a new cost-saving initiative impacting 7,500 jobs. The company aims to complete the spin-off by the end of next year, as reported by Reuters. With the implementation of the […]

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Rajat Luthra Appointed As Third Wave Coffee CEO

With nearly three decades of expertise in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector and quick-service restaurants (QSRs), Luthra is poised to lead Third Wave Coffee into its next phase of growth and innovation Third Wave Coffee, a prominent specialty coffee chain in India, has unveiled its new CEO, Rajat Luthra, as part of its strategic […]

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P&G Names Kumar Venkatasubramanian As CEO

P&G India has appointed Kumar Venkatasubramanian as CEO effective 1 May 2024. He will succeed LV Vaidyanathan, who is leaving the company after 28 years of service to pursue personal interests. Venkatasubramanian has played a significant role in P&G India’s growth journey, having held various positions, including leading the sales function, before serving as CEO […]

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Blue Star’s Shashi Arora Steps Down From His Position

Blue Star’s Shashi Arora, President and Chief Operating Officer (COO)– Cooling and Purifications Appliances Group (CPAG) has tendered his resignation, the company confirmed. According to the official statement, Arora’s last day with the company will be 30 April 2024. Arora had joined Blue Star in April of 2022, before which he was the President and […]

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About 20-25% Indian Businesses Being Run By Women: Sugar Cosmetics’ Vineeta Singh

In the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, women are not just participants but pioneers, reshaping industries, challenging norms, and driving economic growth. Shark Tank fame Vineeta Singh, the CEO of Sugar Cosmetics, sheds light on the challenges, triumphs and prospects of women in business. When it comes to breaking into international markets, Vineeta acknowledges the existence […]

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Top 20 Women Leaders In India’s Retail Sector

BW Retail World unveils ‘Most Influential Women 2024’, from entrepreneurs and industry captains shaping sectors to rising stars charting new territories, driving success and innovation in the landscape of Indian retail From meal makers to deal makers and bread bakers to bread earners, women across India are making significant strides in the workplace, challenging stereotypes […]

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Lack Of Women In Top Roles: 81% See Gender Parity Challenge

Grant Thornton Botswana (GTBW) conducted a poll in February 2024, highlighting the continued challenge of achieving gender parity in the country’s top management roles. Even though 81 per cent of respondents felt there weren’t enough women in top positions in their firms, the slow rise of women in business is a global phenomenon. According to […]

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Marks & Spencer Co-CEO Katie Bickerstaffe Steps Down: Report

Katie Bickerstaffe, co-CEO of British apparel and food store Marks & Spencer, is quitting the firm and giving over sole control to Stuart Machin, Sky News reported Wednesday. According to the article, Bickerstaffe will quit the firm this year and join European home improvement retailer Kingfisher as a non-executive director. Katie Bickerstaffe and Stuart Machin […]

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