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  • India’s shining stars gear up for CNN-News18’s Indian of the Year

    India’s shining stars gear up for CNN-News18’s Indian of the Year

    MUMBAI: Who runs the world? Indians do and CNN-News18 is here to prove it once again. The news network is rolling out the red carpet for the 15th edition of its flagship awards, Indian of the Year (IOTY), a celebration of the nation’s most inspiring achievers who’ve turned dreams into revolutions and talent into timeless influence.

    Over the years, the IOTY stage has seen everyone from Shah Rukh Khan to Neeraj Chopra and Virat Kohli walk away with the honour. Now, in its 15th year, the awards return with even greater sparkle, ready to spotlight India’s brightest minds and boldest spirits across nine categories like Entertainment, Sports, Rising Sports Star, Business, Youth Icon, Global Indian, Iconic Woman Achiever, Influencer, and Climate Warrior.

    Each category boasts five stellar nominees who’ve left an indelible mark this year. The Sports category is packed with champions like D Gukesh, Shubman Gill, Avinash Sable, Smriti Mandhana, and Manpreet Singh, while the Rising Sports Star segment features up-and-coming powerhouses Suruchi Phogat, Kush Maini, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Pooja Singh, and Divya Deshmukh.

    In Entertainment, expect a clash of charisma between Rashmika Mandanna, Mohanlal, Laxman Utekar (Chhaava), Arijit Singh, and Jaideep Ahlawat. Meanwhile, the Youth Icon list brims with dynamism from Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter to comedian Zakir Khan and naval trailblazers Lt. Cdr Dilna K and Roopa A.

    Online sensations get their due in the Influencer category with Raj Shamani, Kamiya Jani, Khan Sir, Parul Gulati, and Revant Himatsingka leading the charge. The Business nominees include entrepreneurial giants like Falguni Nayar (Nykaa), Albinder Dhindsa (Blinkit), Rajesh Jejurikar (Mahindra & Mahindra), Roshni Nadar Malhotra (HCLTech), and Baba Kalyani (Bharat Forge).

    Fighting the good fight for the planet, the Climate Warrior nominees Garvita Gulhati, Aditya Mukarji, Morningstar Khongthaw, Vidyut Mohan, and Vinay Manchala — are being recognised for turning sustainability into a movement. Meanwhile, the Iconic Woman Achiever list celebrates the grit and grace of Dr Sanghamitra Pati, Ashwini Bhide, Chhonzin Angmo, Radha Bahin Bhatt, and K Kamini Maheshwari.

    And proving that the Indian spirit knows no borders, the Global Indian category shines on the world stage with Payal Kapadia, Leena Nair, Manish Malhotra, Hanumankind, and Chef Vijay Kumar.

    The winners will be chosen by an elite jury panel featuring names as illustrious as Sanjiv Goenka, DY Chandrachud, Indu Malhotra, Prasoon Joshi, Mahesh Jethmalani, Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, Amitabh Kant, Shefali Shah, Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Gagan Narang, and Lara Dutta, a line-up that’s as stellar as the nominees themselves.

    Reflecting on the milestone Network18 CEO of english & business news Smriti Mehra said, “The 15th edition of CNN-News18 Indian of the Year is a special milestone for all of us. It’s an opportunity to celebrate individuals whose passion, resilience, and creativity inspire millions across the country and beyond.”

    Adding to that, CNN-News18 managing editor Zakka Jacob said, “This year, we’re introducing three new awards to reflect the changing world better whether it’s Indians making a global impact, influencers reshaping conversations, or extraordinary women breaking barriers.”

    Backed by partners including the RPSG Group (Presenting Partner), and Polycab, HDFC Securities, and Reliance (Associate Partners), the grand finale in November 2025 promises a celebration of spirit, strength, and stories that continue to shape modern India.

    Because in a nation bursting with brilliance, choosing one Indian of the Year might just be the toughest job of them all.

  • RP- Sanjiv Goenka Group (FMCG) appoints KlugKlug as their influencer marketing tech stack platform

    RP- Sanjiv Goenka Group (FMCG) appoints KlugKlug as their influencer marketing tech stack platform

    Mumbai: RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group (FMCG), the renowned Indian multinational conglomerate with interests spanning across various sectors, announces a strategic partnership with KlugKlug, an influencer marketing tech SaaS platform, to bolster its influencer marketing outreach for its foray into the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry.

    RPSG Group, known for its diverse business portfolio encompassing power and energy, carbon black manufacturing, retail, IT-enabled services, FMCG, media and entertainment, infrastructure, and education, is taking this step in leveraging the power of influencer marketing for its FMCG ventures.

    KlugKlug CEO and co-founder Kalyan Kumar expressed his enthusiasm about this collaboration, stating, “The KlugKlug family is very excited to join hands with RPSG (FMCG) to drive their influencer marketing initiatives, a new focus area for them. Through a data-driven approach, we have harnessed the power of precise influencer searchability, enabling RPSG (FMCG) to connect with influencers who can authentically convey their brand’s story and drive sales. The role of luck is getting lesser everyday with the role of this happy tech of ours”

    KlugKlug, a New Delhi-based tech powerhouse, specializes in providing accurate and data-driven solutions for influencer marketing decisions. The collaboration with KlugKlug will empower RPSG (FMCG) to identify and partner with the most suitable influencers who can effectively communicate their FMCG brand messages to the intended audience.

    RPSG Group vice president marketing – personal care Deepak Pant said, ‘’RPSG evaluated KlugKlug and having seen its capabilities and testimonials from leading brands and E-commerce platforms, we decided to onboard KlugKlug after being convinced about how it can help RPSG scale its IM efforts with data led optimization. Audience-based filtering of Influencers towards ROAS was an eye-opener. KlugKlug insights will be invaluable in helping us build our Influencer scale-up program.”

    Through KlugKlug’s technology and real-time insights, RPSG (FMCG) anticipates achieving significant efficiencies in its influencer marketing campaigns on day one, and do away with audience losses of 20% to 80% most Brands currently face. This partnership ensures that RPSG (FMCG) can make informed decisions swiftly, resulting in more effective influencer marketing strategies.

    Looking ahead, KlugKlug’s recently launched very comprehensive Real Time Automated Reporting has set it above most competitors globally, and roadmap includes the development of newer features that knows the future of growing Influencer anywhere in the world. The platform aims to facilitate transparent collaboration between influencers and brands by offering a comprehensive suite of services for campaign management, performance monitoring, and data analysis. In response to the burgeoning interest in influencer marketing, KlugKlug plans to expand its services to new markets and social media platforms.

  • Bhavana Mittal joins RPSG Group as head of media and digital

    Bhavana Mittal joins RPSG Group as head of media and digital

    MUMBAI:  Former regional head of media-South Asia Reckitt Benckiser Bhavana Mittal has joined RPSG Group as the head of media & digital. She will be based in company’s Gurgaon office.

    RPSG group comprises of a huge portfolio including renowned brands like Too Yumm!, Spencers, Nature’s Basket, and Saregama Carvaan among others.

    Mittal joins the group with over two decades of experience in the industry and has worked with a number of successful brands. She had started her career in 1998 at Saatchi & Saatchi as media executive. She has also worked in  WPP-owned media agency GroupM. She had also been associated with agencies such as Contract Advertising and Cheil Communications previously.

    Prior to her stint with RB, she worked with British drugmaker GSK for over six years.