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  • Business Today’s AI summit 2025 sets stage for India’s tech tomorrow

    Business Today’s AI summit 2025 sets stage for India’s tech tomorrow

    MUMBAI: It’s brains meet bytes this week in Bengaluru, as Business Today gears up to host the AI Summit 2025, a high-powered gathering designed to script India’s next big leap in artificial intelligence.

    Happening on 29 October 2025, the flagship event by India’s leading multi-platform business news brand from the India Today Group will convene policymakers, tech visionaries, researchers, and industry leaders under one roof to shape the country’s AI roadmap.

    Arriving at a time when artificial intelligence has shifted from buzzword to backbone of modern economies, the summit, backed by the Indiaai mission, aims to explore how India can lead the charge in responsible, inclusive, and human-centred AI adoption.

    The impressive line-up includes some of the sharpest minds across business, academia, and technology: Infosys chairman & co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan, Microsoft India & South Asia COO Himani Agrawal, Accenture MD & lead – India business Saurabh Kumar Sahu, Mckinsey & Company partner Aparajita Puri, Kpmg India partner & national leader – industrial manufacturing S Sathish, L&T Construction corporate centre head R Ganesan and Fractal CTO Shashidhar Ramakrishnaiah.

    Through a mix of keynote sessions and power panels, discussions will range from AI-driven manufacturing and data intelligence to smart governance, sustainable innovation, and digital inclusion. The event promises to deliver a panoramic view of how AI is rewriting India’s economic and industrial playbook.

    As one of the most anticipated events in India’s tech calendar, the summit will also be broadcast across Business Today’s vast multi-platform network, spanning print, broadcast, and digital, ensuring that the ideas shaping the nation’s AI future reach millions.

    Register here: https://subscriptions.intoday.in/businesstoday-ai-conference/registration
     

  • Nilay S exits Upstox after five-year marketing stint

    Nilay S exits Upstox after five-year marketing stint

    MUMBAI: Nilay S has wrapped up his near five-year run at online brokerage Upstox, where he rose to director of marketing.

    Joining in 2020, Nilay helped shape the firm’s brand and product marketing strategy, spearheaded marquee campaigns across the IPL and World Cup, and built initiatives such as UpLearn and UpNews. He led a 25-strong team, directly managing seven functional leaders, and drove growth across SEO, ASO and newer platforms.

    Earlier, Nilay spent nearly two years at Bytedance in senior marketing roles, handling go-to-market strategy for TikTok India. His résumé also spans stints at WPP’s Maxus Global, Accenture and TBWA.

    A graduate of Gujarat University with a later product management programme at Duke, Nilay signalled that he is “excited about what lies ahead” as he moves on from Upstox.

  • Marketing maven Nikhil Gupta climbs the ladder at Accenture

    Marketing maven Nikhil Gupta climbs the ladder at Accenture

    MUMBAI: Nikhil Gupta has landed himself a plum new role as marketing manager at Accenture, capping off what must feel like a victory lap around the corporate track. The marketing maestro, who has been grinding away at the consulting behemoth for the better part of a decade, will now orchestrate campaigns across Europe and beyond from his base in Gurugram.

    Gupta’s ascent through Accenture’s ranks tells the tale of shrewd corporate climbing. He spent 11 months as associate manager for opportunity-centric marketing in EMEA before snagging his latest gig in June. Prior to that, he cut his teeth as a platforms and processes strategist, helping wrangle a team of over 100 marketing mavens into shape.

    The promotion caps a career that began in the trenches of digital marketing back in 2011. Gupta previously wielded his creative powers at McCann Worldgroup, where he spent two years evangelising Google’s digital platforms to chief marketing officers across India. He also did stints at boutique agencies ToThe New, Olive Global and Blue Digital Media before joining Accenture’s marketing machine in 2016.

    Now ensconced in his corner office (or hybrid workspace, more likely), Gupta will be crafting “innovative, integrated strategic marketing campaigns” for Accenture’s most complex and transformational deals. Not bad for someone who started out as a digital marketer in Delhi’s agency scene over a decade ago.

  • Nisha Didwania steps up as senior vice president at Zenith

    Nisha Didwania steps up as senior vice president at Zenith

    MUMBAI:Nisha Didwania has levelled up at Zenith, taking charge as senior vice president in April 2025. After steadily climbing the ranks at the agency, this move marks the next big chapter in her 18-year journey through India’s media maze.

    From dissecting brand briefs to decoding media trends, Nisha’s expertise lies in crafting integrated strategies that don’t just meet KPIs but knock them out of the park. At Zenith, she leads one of the region’s largest accounts, driving seamless planning, activation, and future-facing AOPs. Her track record includes everything from pushing digital transformation to rallying high-performance teams and orchestrating cross-functional magic.

    Before this, Nisha held leadership roles at Motivator, Carat, Accenture, and Maxus—where she’s practically done it all: new biz wins, media efficiency hunts, stakeholder tangoes, and even flipping traditional mindsets to integrated powerhouses.

    Known for her no-fuss, all-focus style and ability to build future-ready teams, Nisha isn’t just riding the media wave—she’s steering it.

  • Dhruv Dhawan checks in at The Trade Desk to power adtech growth in India

    Dhruv Dhawan checks in at The Trade Desk to power adtech growth in India

    MUMBAI: In a move that’s set to make waves in the adtech space, Dhruv Dhawan is joining The Trade Desk as vice president for revenue. With over two decades of expertise spanning communications, digital transformation, and consulting, Dhawan’s appointment signals a strategic push to strengthen The Trade Desk’s position in the Indian market.

    From Google to Disney+ Hotstar, Airtel to Accenture, Dhawan’s career has been a masterclass in building brands, driving sales, and shaping digital-first strategies. At Google, where he spent nearly a decade, Dhawan worked across multiple industries including telecom, financial services, FMCG, automotive, e-commerce, and retail helping businesses leverage digital tools for both online and offline growth. His most recent role as head of ads at Disney+ Hotstar saw him navigating the rapidly evolving streaming landscape, further solidifying his expertise in media and advertising.

    Beyond his industry credentials, Dhawan is also known for his passion for people development, having spearheaded sales training initiatives and workplace culture programmes focused on psychological safety and team dependability. His diverse skill set spanning product management, marketing, and consulting makes him a formidable addition to The Trade Desk’s leadership team.

    With programmatic advertising in India witnessing unprecedented growth, Dhawan’s appointment comes at a pivotal time. His vast experience in ad sales, digital evangelism, and data-driven marketing will be instrumental in driving revenue growth, forging new partnerships, and further establishing The Trade Desk as a leader in the adtech ecosystem.

  • Brand Finance valuation Report 2025: Three Indian firms in top 10 IT list

    Brand Finance valuation Report 2025: Three Indian firms in top 10 IT list

    MUMBAI:  Indian information technology (IT) firms are rocking it, and how. What started as a dream project to build India’s IT capabilities some 30-40 years ago has yielded dividend in a manner possibly not imagined. Take a look at the brand valuation consultancy  Brand Finance Global 500 and IT Services Top 25 reports. At least three Indian firms figure in the top 10 IT firms list.

    The report also reveals that the value of the top 25 IT services brands has surged to $163 billion, spurred by increased corporate spending and demand for advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). Top 10 IT Services providers as per the report  are (in alphabetical order) — Accenture, Capgemini, Cognizant, Fujitsu (IT Services), HCLTech, IBM Consulting, Infosys, NTT DATA, TCS, and Wipro.

    Accenture retains its title as the world’s most valuable IT services brand for the seventh consecutive year, with a brand value of $41.5 billion. It also claims the title of the strongest brand, surpassing IBM Consulting, and has secured $3 billion in new generative AI bookings over the past year. Its rise in brand strength is largely driven by its exceptional familiarity and market presence, particularly in the US, where it commands the highest familiarity levels among the top 25 brands. Accenture’s robust competitive position is further reflected in its top score for consideration in both Europe and the US.

    TCS follows as the second most valuable IT services brand, with a brand value of $21.3 billion, bolstered by investments and its association with marathons and other high-profile sports events worldwide. From sponsoring iconic races like the TCS New York City Marathon and the TCS Sydney Marathon (its latest acquisition in 2024), to partnering with Jaguar TCS Racing in Formula E, TCS has cemented its global presence by using sports as a dynamic platform to connect with diverse audiences while highlighting its transformative digital solutions.

    HCL GuatemalaTCS chief marketing officer Abhinav Kumar said:  “As we kick off a new year in 2025 with the World Economic Forum at Davos, we are delighted to see our brand cross this major landmark and cement its position in the top tier of our industry. We have been a strategic partner to WEF for 15 years and in this period our brand has nearly grown ninefold in value and is known globally for being a leader in innovation, the ability to deliver the most complex technology work in the world, and in creating long term partnerships of value with our clients. My thanks to the hundreds of thousands of TCSers who proudly build and live this great brand every second. We are all in it for the long run.”

    Infosys, valued at $16.3 billion, ranks as the third most valuable brand, boasting the highest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18 per cent among IT services brands over the past five years. Bolstered by the robust leadership of CEO Salil Parekh, Infosys has redoubled its relevance in the AI-first world and consistently delivered strong performances and innovation in the rapidly evolving digital services landscape.

    HCLTech is recognised as the fastest-growing IT services brand in 2025, achieving an impressive 17 per cent increase in brand value to $8.9 billion, driven by significant deal wins and early adoption of AI technologies. This growth is fuelled by its strong financial performance driven by a series of mega deal wins across diverse industries and geographies in 2024, the continued positive momentum of its successful brand transformation and its early leadership in AI/GenAI business. HCLTech’s AI offerings have created a lot of stickiness in the market, the company having entered the space almost a decade ago and having strong AI partnerships with all the leading Technology OEMs and Hyperscalers.

    “FY24 saw HCLTech deliver solid market performance with our revenue growth rate the highest among tier 1 global IT services companies and our early leadership in the AI and GenAI space. This exceptional performance is directly mirrored in our brand valuation, showcasing the strong correlation between our business achievements and our brand’s market perception,” said HCLTech chief marketing officer Jill Kouri..

    “Our global purpose-driven strategy is paying off great results. HCLTech’s fastest brand value growth reflects the continued relevance and stickiness of our company’s value proposition to all its stakeholders, driven by bringing together the best of technology andour people to supercharge progress,” added HCLTech global head of brand  Zulfia Nafees.

    Sustainability is increasingly influencing brand reputation, accounting for 17.5 per cent of decision-making in the sector. Accenture leads in this area with the highest Sustainability Perceptions Score among the top 25 brands, reflecting its commitment to ethical management and social responsibility.
     

    Infosys CEO

    Infosys’ Parekh, for the second year in a row, has topped the IT services ranking in Brand Finance’s Brand Guardianship Index (BGI) 2025 for the role of CEO as brand custodian and steward of long-term shareholder value. 

    “Over the past four decades, brand Infosys has been nurtured by our founders and our leadership, carefully balancing purpose, promise and performance. This relentless focus is reflected in the brand’s leadership and steady gains in brand value over the years”, said Infosys global chief marketing officer Sumit Virmani. “We are delighted with Brand Finance’s recognition of Infosys’ continued brand momentum and differentiated value creation for businesses in an AI-first world.” 

    Brand Finance’s findings highlight the critical importance of AI capabilities and sustainable practices for IT service providers aiming to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

  • Saint-Gobain group appoints Ramya Sampath Sharma as CHRO

    Saint-Gobain group appoints Ramya Sampath Sharma as CHRO

    MUMBAI: It’s been a couple of months since she’s taken up her new assignment but it has come to our notice now; hence we are posting it as she has had a remarkable career trajectory and has built an impeccable reputation for herself as a human resource professional. .

    Ramya Sampath Sharma, a seasoned chief human resources officer (CHRO) with a diverse background in global technology and services sectors, has been appointed as the new CHRO  at Saint-Gobain group in India. In this position, she aims to leverage her expertise and drive organisational transformation through strategic HR leadership.

    With over 27 years of experience, Ramya holds a proven track record of fostering high-performance cultures and driving growth. Prior to joining Saint-Gobain Group, she served as the CHRO  at GreyOrange, where she spearheaded organisational design, implemented advanced HR technologies, and achieved significant increases in employee satisfaction and productivity.

    Ramya holds an MBA in Human Resources from XLRI Jamshedpur and has pursued an executive program on board effectiveness at the Indian School of Business. Throughout her illustrious career, she has worked with prominent companies, including Accenture, Intel, and Microland. Her most notable achievements include transforming HR functions, driving business growth, and implementing innovative HR strategies.

    At Saint-Gobain group, Ramya will lead the company’s HR efforts, focusing on driving business excellence through talent development, strategic organizational design, and employee engagement. Her appointment underscores Saint-Gobain group’s commitment to investing in its human capital and driving growth through HR excellence.

    Ramya ‘s appointment is effective as of November 2024.

  • Saraswathi Ramachandra joins Lightcast as managing director, India head

    Saraswathi Ramachandra joins Lightcast as managing director, India head

    MUMBAI:  Saraswathi Ramachandra has been appointed as the managing director & country head of Lightcast, marking a new chapter in her distinguished 25-year career in IT and data analytics. With a profound commitment to innovation and team building, Ramachandra sees her role as an opportunity to develop a world-class global capability center (GCC) that fosters collaboration and strategic decision-making.

    “Lightcast’s vision to establish a robust GCC aligns perfectly with my passion for innovation and talent development,” Ramachandra said. She aims to create an environment that not only supports global operations but also drives sustainable growth by leveraging Lightcast’s unique position in data, insights, and technology.

    In her previous role as director at Citi, Ramachandra led initiatives focusing on risk and fraud analytics while managing an innovation lab. She has a proven track record of building high-performing teams and enhancing operational efficiency across various organizations, including Danske IT, Cisco, and Accenture.

    Her academic credentials include a master’s degree in computer software engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, with additional executive education from Yale University in decision-making. Ramachandra’s extensive experience in setting up GCCs and managing large-scale transformations positions her to make a significant impact at Lightcast.

    Ramachandra expressed her enthusiasm for this new role, saying, “Joining Lightcast is more than just a career move; it’s a chance to make a meaningful difference in the industry.” 

    She looks forward to working with a talented team dedicated to delivering transformative solutions.

  • Sripriya Iyer moves on from Spotify India

    Sripriya Iyer moves on from Spotify India

    MUMBAI: A specialist in media and entertainment recruitment and people management. That’s Sripriya Iyer for you. The HR professional is all set to depart from Spotify India with December being her last month of working with the audio streamer as senior recruiter, India.

    Sripriya has about 19 years of recruiting experience beginning with Accenture, joining BigFM for more than six years. She settled down at recruitment ABC Consultants for more 17 years according to her Linkedin profile. And then came her move to Spotify India where she helped the organisation grow its talent pool.

    Said the commerce graduate and post-graduate diploma holder in HR:  “My Spotify wrapped snapshot in the last 2.7 years says, innumerable memories, relentless hours of work and play, building some of the best teams and working amongst them and above all learning from the best! Spotify is a dream come true and will always be one! “

  • Accenture promotes Nidhi Aggarwal to VP- marketing

    Accenture promotes Nidhi Aggarwal to VP- marketing

    MUMBAI: Looks like it’s the time for another marketing professional to celebrate. Nidhi Aggarwal has been promoted to vice-president marketing at business consulting firm Accenture. She was hitherto the AVP- global digital marketing at the firm.

    Nidhi’s has been quite a journey to get to where she has. Beginning her career in an event agency in 2007, she changed her career to do advertising sales for a magazine Verve. She then became a marketing consultant for a furniture company, rose up to become marketing manager at Gurgaon-based Lladro. She once again shifted lines to become the marketing head India for duty free shopping firm DFS group where she stayed for four years before staying put at Mumbai Duty Free for the next seven odd years holding marketing, merchandising and business head portfolios over time.

    Then came the job offer in the global digital marketing department  as AVP from Accenture in January which she gleefully accepted. Three years into the firm, she has been elevated as the vice-president marketing.

    “When I joined three  years ago, transition from a luxury retail marketing to a tech-driven environment felt like a leap into the unknown. But it’s been a journey of incredible growth and learning,” said she on linkedin while announcing her promotion.