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  • Zigly celebrated ‘International Happy Pets Day’ on 4 Aug Pan-India

    Zigly celebrated ‘International Happy Pets Day’ on 4 Aug Pan-India

    Mumbai: Zigly, India’s premier tech-enabled omni-channel Pet care brand from Cosmo First Ltd, celebrated the first-ever International Happy Pets Day (IHPD) celebration that took place on August 4th, 2024. This landmark event, coincided with Friendship Day, aimed to celebrate the extraordinary bond between humans and their four-legged companions while promoting responsible Pet parenting.  

    The day-long festivities held across 23 experience centres in 11 cities, featured a host of engaging activities for both pets and pet parents. Attendees participated in interactive pet yoga sessions, fun quizzes and animal trivia, photo opportunities with professional pet photographers, free health check-ups and anti-rabies vaccinations for pets, live entertainment, and meet-and-greet sessions with popular Pet influencers. All participants received exclusive goodie bags.

    A highlight of IHPD was the launch of Zigly’s innovative “Happy Pet Index”, a comprehensive tool designed to measure and monitor pet health beyond standard vaccinations. This ground-breaking initiative aims to set a new standard in pet care and well-being. Several initiatives were also planned online at www.zigly.com. Alongside, Zigly also unveiled its first-ever rap anthem, “Tujme Basti Meri Jaan” a heartfelt tribute to the love and joy our pets bring into our lives. This anthem celebrates the timeless bond between pets and their humans.

     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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    Cosmo First & Zigly group CEO Pankaj Poddar stated, “International Happy Pets Day represents a significant milestone in our mission to enhance the lives of pets and pet parents. By launching the Happy Pet Index, we are not just celebrating the joy pets bring to our lives, but also providing a tangible way to ensure their ongoing health and happiness. This event embodies Zigly’s commitment to fostering a community dedicated to responsible and joyful pet parenting and we celebrated this with the launch of first wrap song dedicated to all pets”

    While Zigly currently operates in India, IHPD reflects the company’s global vision for pet care. Collaborations with international brands underscore the event’s worldwide significance and promise to bring a diverse range of products and experiences to attendees. Pet parents and animal lovers were invited to join this unforgettable celebration of the human-animal bond. Each participant had the opportunity to create a lasting memory with their pet through complimentary paw print keepsakes.  
     

  • Pankaj Poddar elevated as group CEO at Cosmo Films

    Pankaj Poddar elevated as group CEO at Cosmo Films

    Mumbai: Cosmo Films has elevated Pankaj Poddar as group CEO to head its newly launched consumer business Zigly, alongside trade verticals including films, labelling and packaging, specialty chemicals, ferrites, masterbatches, and textile chemicals. The development came into effect immediately and in recognition of the growth the company witnessed under Poddar’s leadership as CEO of the business.

    With a career spanning over 26 years, Poddar has held key leadership positions in the company across business units and verticals. As the chief financial officer at Cosmo Films in 2011, he was responsible for managing the financial operations in India as well as overseas. Since his appointment as CEO in the year 2013, all verticals of Cosmo have witnessed year-on-year growth.  

    “Poddar’s contribution is immense for the success of Cosmo as is visible in the last few years. R&D, sales and marketing competencies, expanded product range, and focus on specialty films have led to the achievement of record EBITDA and an all-time high market capitalisation,” said Cosmo Films chairman and managing director Ashok Jaipuria. “All of these will make a significant addition to all the parameters of the company – top line, bottom line, and market valuations. He is a great asset to Cosmo with his focus, drive, and implementation bringing in benefits to the company and its stakeholders.”

    Poddar started his career with a seven-year stint at Ernst and Young before joining Reckitt Benckiser, Delphi Automotive, and Avon Beauty in senior financial positions. He is a regular speaker at packaging industry forums and sits on the board of Organisation of Plastic Processors of India, Plast India, and IFCA.

    “At this point of time, Cosmo Films is at the pivotal state of its growth with diversification into different sectors,” remarked Poddar. “Being a global leader in the films and packaging sector, we aim to be the preferred brand for specialty chemicals, ferrites, polymers, and pet care.”