Brands
Insurance Brokers Association taps Pranav Kapadia as deputy secretary general
Seasoned insurance expert joins Ibai to boost broker advocacy and drive industry growth
MUMBAI: Insurance Brokers Association of India (Ibai) has appointed Pranav Kapadia as its deputy secretary general, effective 2 February 2026. The move comes as India’s insurance sector accelerates digital adoption and navigates evolving regulations.
In his new role, Kapadia will champion broker interests while promoting a transparent, efficient, and customer-friendly insurance ecosystem. He will also deepen engagement with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) and key industry stakeholders.
With over 17 years of experience across finance, compliance, and governance in the insurance sector, Kapadia brings a practical understanding of industry challenges. His hands-on expertise positions him to effectively represent brokers in policy discussions and advocacy efforts.
Ibai president Narendra Bharindwal said, “Pranav Kapadia’s appointment strengthens our commitment to empowering insurance brokers in India’s evolving financial landscape. His experience and insight will be invaluable in advancing our mission and raising the professional profile of brokers.”
Kapadia commented, “This is a pivotal time for the Indian insurance sector. I look forward to fostering industry collaboration, supporting forward-looking policies, and ensuring brokers continue to serve customers effectively.”
With his blend of operational know-how and regulatory insight, Kapadia is set to elevate the role of insurance brokers and reinforce their position as trusted advisors in India’s dynamic insurance market.
Brands
Faber-Castell India appoints Sunaina Haldar as director – marketing
With stints at Tata, SleepyCat and ADF Foods under her belt, Haldar is primed to redraw Faber-Castell’s brand story
MUMBAI: Faber-Castell India has poached Sunaina Haldar from ADF Foods, appointing her director – marketing as the German stationery brand looks to muscle up in a category that is rapidly reinventing itself around creativity and self-expression.
Haldar hit the ground running. “My first couple of weeks have been incredibly energising, understanding consumers, visiting markets, engaging with retailers and immersing myself into the world of Faber-Castell Group,” she said.
She arrives with considerable firepower. At ADF Foods, Haldar ran marketing across India and international markets for a portfolio spanning Ashoka, Aeroplane, Camel and ADF Soul. Before that, she was vice-president – marketing at direct-to-consumer mattress brand SleepyCat, where she helmed brand, content and performance marketing. Her résumé also includes a stint leading marketing, new product development and CRM for Tata SmartFoodz at Tata Consumer Products, no small proving ground.
Between corporate roles, Haldar also operated as a fractional CMO for early-stage startups, building marketing strategy and operational structures from scratch, a signal that she knows how to move fast with limited resources.
With 18 years straddling FMCG, D2C and the startup world, Haldar now takes the reins at a brand that has long owned the classroom but is clearly hungry for the living room. In a stationery market where the pencil has become a lifestyle statement, Faber-Castell has picked someone who knows exactly how to sell that story.
