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Rubique appoints Jayatri Dasgupta as marketing head
MUMBAI: Online marketplace for financial products Rubique has appointed Jayatri Dasgupta as marketing head. In her new role, Dasgupta will be responsible for designing and implementing the brand and marketing strategy.
Speaking on the appointment Rubique founder and CEO Manavjeet Singh said, “Jayatri brings with her valuable marketing experiences from the industry especially in e-commerce domain. Being one of the first adopters of digital marketing in India, she brings extensive domain expertise in marketing in digital medium, which is essential for online marketplace like is. Her expertise and proven track record of designing and building brand images will surely be a value addition at Rubique.”
Prior to Rubique, Dasgupta was heading the marketing function at ezeego1 & Cox and Kings Online. With over 14 years of work experience, she has played key roles in global companies like Cleartrip and Google.
On her new role, Dasgupta said, “I am thrilled to join this unique lending platform, which streamlines the complex lending process in the market through pioneering technology and domain expertise. It is extremely rewarding to work on a brand that has the ability to revolutionise the way we consume financial products in the county. As the marketing head, my job is to build a brand equity that is true to our promise of making finance simple for all our consumers, both online and offline.”
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
