Brands
Dulcoflex has a gut feeling about change
MUMBAI: Looks like it’s time for some toilet talk with a twist! Dulcoflex, India’s trusted digestive wellness brand, has launched its cheeky yet impactful campaign, ‘kNOw Constipation’, to get Indians talking about something we all do, but rarely discuss.
Constipation affects one in every five Indians, yet the topic remains hushed behind closed doors. Dulcoflex wants to change that with a dose of humour and heart, turning an everyday discomfort into an open, stigma-free conversation.
What makes this campaign stand out is its refreshing tone. Instead of awkward metaphors or exaggerated ads, ‘kNOw Constipation’ brings together popular comedians like Aanchal Aggarwal, Srishti Dixit, Soumya Venugopal, Gurleen Pannu, Jamie Lever, and Shreya Roy, using relatable stand-up sets to break the silence without mocking those who suffer.
Opella CHC India head of brand & innovation Nupur Gurbaxani explained, “Campaigns around constipation often centre on men and trivialise the issue. With ‘kNOw Constipation’, we want women to lead the conversation, understand the problem, and address it right. Only when we know constipation, can we truly say no to it.”
The campaign goes beyond laughs and likes. It will roll out across digital, radio, and grassroots initiatives, bringing awareness to both urban and rural communities.
With 276 million Indians struggling daily and many relying solely on home remedies, Dulcoflex’s initiative brings a fresh, fearless voice to a subject long flushed out of public dialogue. Because, as Dulcoflex cheekily reminds us, it’s time to let it out.
Brands
Octanom Tech names COO, family office head, opens Mumbai office
Leadership hires and new base signal push into family offices
MUMBAI: Octanom Tech has refreshed its leadership bench and planted a new flag in India’s financial capital, appointing Rajesh Vora as chief operating officer and Khushal Devera as head of family office, alongside the opening of its fourth office in Mumbai.
The twin appointments are part of the WealthTech firm’s broader play to scale nationwide and deepen its relationships with family offices, a segment that continues to grow in size and sophistication.
Octanom Tech and Hedged.in, MD and CEO, Rahul Ghose, said the new hires arrive at a pivotal moment. He noted that their experience would help the company quicken its growth pace while sharpening the value it delivers to clients across the country. He also described the Mumbai expansion as a strategic step in strengthening the firm’s presence in key markets.
Vora steps in with more than three decades of experience across capital markets. A gold medallist in MBA finance and an engineering graduate, he previously served as director and business head at Sharekhan.com India. In his new role, he will focus on operational efficiency, innovation and scalable growth, with an eye on keeping the firm’s client-first philosophy intact.
Devera, a CFP with a background in statistics and an MBA in finance, will lead the company’s family office division. With over 17 years of experience working alongside leadership teams at major financial institutions, he is expected to shape data-led, strategic solutions for high net worth families seeking structured and forward-looking wealth strategies.
With the new Mumbai office, Octanom Tech now operates from four locations across India, offering hedged-style, risk-conscious investment products for ultra high net worth individuals and families. The company was also named WealthTech of the Year in both 2024 and 2025, signalling growing industry recognition as it scales its ambitions.
