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Nasher Miles appoints Anil Verma as chief strategy officer
Mumbai: Nasher Miles, the premium luggage brand known for its vibrant and stylish designs, is thrilled to announce the appointment of industry veteran Anil Verma as chief strategy officer, effective immediately. This strategic move strengthens Nasher Miles’ position following their recent triumph on Shark Tank India.
Prior to joining Nasher Miles, Anil held key leadership positions in various multinational companies like Purplle.com, Samsonite, and Delsey Paris. Throughout his distinguished career, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and a collaborative approach. His commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and excellence aligns perfectly with Nasher Miles’ vision. Having established itself as a top brand in the online marketplaces, Nasher Miles is now poised to test the waters of the offline market. Anil’s extensive experience will be instrumental in leading this expansion strategy. In his role, he will guide the brand’s foray into brick-and-mortar retail, ensuring a seamless customer experience across all touchpoints.
In his role as chief strategy officer, Anil will oversee the company’s overall strategic direction, encompassing product development, finance, and operations. This holistic approach will ensure Nasher Miles remains agile and adaptable in the ever-evolving business landscape. By focusing on innovative product design, financial discipline, and operational excellence, Anil will contribute to Nasher Miles’ long-term growth trajectory.
Fresh off their remarkable feat of securing an All-Shark Deal on Shark Tank India Season 3, Nasher Miles is poised for significant growth. Anil Verma’s deep understanding of global markets within the luggage sector, and the e-commerce ecosystem will be instrumental in driving this growth and capitalizing on emerging opportunities. He will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s long-term vision and ensuring Nasher Miles remains agile and adaptable in the ever-evolving business landscape.
Nasher Miles founder & chairman Abhishek Daga said, “We are delighted to welcome Anil Verma to the Nasher Miles leadership team. His strategic expertise and proven ability to navigate complex challenges, particularly within the luggage industry, will be invaluable as we build upon the momentum generated by our appearance on Shark Tank India. We are confident that Anil’s leadership will propel Nasher Miles to new heights.”
Nasher Miles’ CTO Anil Verma said, “I am incredibly excited to join Nasher Miles at this pivotal moment in the brand’s journey. The company’s commitment to innovation and its impressive success on Shark Tank India demonstrate tremendous potential for growth. I am confident that my experience can help Nasher Miles capitalize on emerging opportunities and achieve its long-term vision. I look forward to collaborating with the talented Nasher Miles team to propel the brand to even greater heights.”
Anil Verma’s passion for driving meaningful change, coupled with his strategic vision and deep industry expertise, makes him an invaluable asset to the Nasher Miles team. Nasher Miles’ journey from bootstrapping with zero external funding for six years to securing an All-Shark Deal on Shark Tank India is a testament to the brand’s resilience, vision, and commitment to excellence. This historic achievement not only validates Nasher Miles’ unique value proposition but also showcases the confidence that the esteemed Shark Tank India judges have in the brand’s potential for future success.
Digital
Content India 2026 opens with a copro pitch, a spice evangelist and a £10,000 prize for Indian storytelling
Dish TV and C21Media’s three-day summit puts seven ambitious projects before an international jury, and two walk away with serious development money
MUMBAI: India’s content industry gathered in Mumbai this March for Content India 2026, a three-day summit organised by Dish TV in partnership with C21Media, and it wasted no time making a statement. The event opened with a Copro Pitch that put seven scripted and unscripted television concepts before an international panel of judges, and by the end of it, two projects had walked away with £10,000 each in marketing prize money from C21Media to support development and international promotion.
The jury, comprising Frank Spotnitz, Fiona Campbell, Rashmi Bajpai, Bal Samra and Rachel Glaister, evaluated a shortlist that ranged from a dark Mumbai comedy-drama about mental health (Dirty Minds, created by Sundar Aaron) to a Delhi coming-of-age mystery (Djinn Patrol, by Neha Sharma and Kilian Irwin), a techno-thriller about a teenage gaming prodigy (Kanpur X Satori, by Suchita Bhatia), an investigative crime drama blending mythology and modern thriller (The Age of Kali, by Shivani Bhatija), a documentary on India’s spice heritage (The Masala Quest, hosted by Sarina Kamini), a documentary on competitive gaming (Respawn: India’s Esports Revolution, by George Mangala Thomas and Sangram Mawari), and a reality-horror competition merging gaming and immersive fear (Scary Goose, by Samar Iqbal).
The session was hosted by Mayank Shekhar.
The two winners were Djinn Patrol, backed by Miura Kite, formerly of Participant Media and known for Chinatown and Keep Sweet: Pray & Obey, with Jaya Entertainment, producers of Real Kashmir Football Club, also attached; and The Masala Quest, created and hosted by Sarina Kamini, an Indian-Australian cook, author and self-described “spice evangelist.”
The summit also unveiled the Content India Trends Report, whose findings made for bracing reading. Daoud Jackson, senior analyst at OMDIA, set the tone: “By 2030, online video in India will nearly double the revenue of traditional TV, becoming the main driver of growth.” He noted that in 2025, India produced a quarter of all YouTube videos globally, overtaking the United States, while Indians collectively spend 117 years daily on YouTube and 72 years on Instagram. Traditional subscription TV is declining as free TV and connected TV gain ground, forcing broadcasters to innovate. “AI-generated content is just 2 per cent of engagement,” Jackson added, “highlighting the dominance of high-quality human content. The key for Indian media companies is scaling while monetising effectively from day one.”
Hannah Walsh, principal analyst at Ampere Analysis, added hard numbers to the picture. India produced over 24,000 titles in January 2026 alone, with 19,000 available internationally. The country now accounts for 12 per cent of Asia-Pacific content spend, up from 8 per cent in 2021, outpacing both Japan and China. Key exporters include JioStar, Zee Entertainment, Sony India, Amazon and Netflix, delivering over 7,500 Indian-produced titles abroad each year. The top importing markets are Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, the United States and the Philippines. Scripted content dominates globally at 88 per cent, with crime dramas and children’s and family titles performing particularly strongly.
Manoj Dobhal, chief executive and executive director of Dish TV India, framed the summit’s ambition squarely. “Stories don’t need translation. They need a platform, discovery, and reach, local or global,” he said. “India produces more movies than any country, our streaming platforms compete globally, and our tech and creators win international awards. Yet fragmentation slows growth. Producers, platforms, and tech move in different lanes. We need shared spaces, collaboration, and an ecosystem where ideas, technology, and people meet. That is why we built Content India.”
The data, the pitches and the prize money all pointed to the same conclusion: India is not waiting for the world to discover its stories. It is building the infrastructure to sell them.
