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Leo Burnett’s Dheeraj Sinha invited to speak at the Next 4 Billion Seminar, by the Innovation Centre Denmark
MUMBAI: The seminar is scheduled on the 9th and 10th June in two cities of Denmark Copenhagen and Aarhus, respectively. Orgainsed by the Innovation Centre Denmark, the seminar aims to bring insights about the changing consumer dynamics of India, China and Brazil.
Three international speakers, namely, Dheeraj Sinha from Leo Burnett Group (India), Carolina Nacle from Data Popular (Brazil) and Mark Tanner from China Skinny (China) will throw light on these mega markets that comprise the next 4 billion consumers.
Designed for the Danish small, medium and large sized businesses, the seminar will address how innovative business models and product adaptation can help companies develop the right strategy and mindset to be successful in these markets.
H.E. Peter Taksøe-Jensen, Ambassador of Denmark to India, says, “We are excited about the growth and the positive change that India is going through. India along with the other emerging markets like Brazil and China present a big opportunity for businesses in Denmark. Dheeraj is an expert in understanding the cusp of cultural and consumption change in India. Through this seminar, I believe we will be able to answer some of the key concerns of Danish audience about India and other geographies.”
Dheeraj Sinha, Chief Strategy Officer, South Asia, Leo Burnett, says, “The Indian middle-class market has proved to be an opportunity for many while it has turned out to be an opportunity-lost for many others. My recent work has been to decipher the patterns behind what makes for success and failure in India. I am looking forward to discussing the changing dynamics of the middle class consumers with experts from other markets and the business community of Denmark.”
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
