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Flipkart launches ‘Shubh Muhurat deals’ with Astrotalk for ‘Big Billion Days 2025’
MUMBAI: Flipkart is taking ‘Big Billion Days 2025’ to a new level with its campaign “Kuch bhi ho sakta hai”, offering surprising deals and unexpected partnerships. One highlight is shubh muhurat deals, a culturally rooted initiative that taps into India’s belief in auspicious timing for major purchases.
Conceptualised by DDB Mudra, the campaign recognises that families often wait for the right muhurat for weddings, house moves, or big-ticket purchases. Flipkart and Astrotalk, India’s leading astrology platform, created a calendar of auspicious moments from 23rd September to 2nd October, during which exclusive appliance deals will drop. Astrotalk astrologers will guide shoppers via live feeds and social media, turning shopping into a tradition-backed ritual.
Flipkart, vice president, large appliances, Rakesh Krishnan said,
“Shubh Muhurat Deals brings together tradition and technology. Buying a big appliance is a meaningful moment for families, and we’re making it even more special by aligning it with auspicious times.”
Astrotalk, founder & CEO, Puneet Gupta added, “We’re helping customers choose not just products, but the right muhurat, so every purchase carries good energy, positivity, and happiness.”
The Shubh Muhurat deals calendar runs from 23rd September to 2nd October, giving customers daily auspicious shopping windows to unlock special offers on appliances. With this innovative cultural crossover, Flipkart proves that during ‘Big Billion Days’, even shopping can be written in the stars.
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KPMG names Gary Wingrove as global chairman and CEO from October
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MUMBAI: KPMG has chosen continuity with a forward tilt. The firm has announced that Gary Wingrove will take over as global chairman and CEO of KPMG International, beginning a four year term from 1 October 2026. Currently serving as global chief operating officer, Wingrove steps into the top role after being nominated by the global board and elected by the global council.
A KPMG veteran with over 25 years at the firm, Wingrove has been closely involved in shaping its recent trajectory. As global COO, he has helped drive the firm’s Collective Strategy, focusing on operational integration, global investments and the steady expansion of the KPMG Delivery Network. He has also been at the forefront of KPMG’s digital push, including the rollout of AI enabled solutions across its global operations.
Before his global role, Wingrove served as CEO of KPMG Australia for nearly a decade, where he led a period of strong growth, almost doubling revenue, profitability and headcount while steering a cultural reset.
He succeeds Bill Thomas, who has led KPMG since 2017 and will work alongside Wingrove over the next six months to ensure a smooth transition.
Thomas leaves behind a firm that looks markedly different from when he took charge. Under his leadership, KPMG’s global revenues have risen by 55 per cent, and its workforce has expanded to more than 276,000 people. He also unified the network of member firms under the Collective Strategy, aligning priorities and strengthening governance.
His tenure saw heavy investment in technology and partnerships, with alliances spanning Microsoft, Google Cloud, SAP, Oracle and ServiceNow. These collaborations, along with platforms like KPMG Clara, have helped the firm scale its AI-led offerings and sharpen its competitive edge.
Beyond growth, Thomas also pushed improvements in audit quality and sustainability. Initiatives such as a multiyear global sustainability strategy and the Our Impact Plan have aimed to embed long term thinking into the firm’s operations and client services.
For Wingrove, the brief is clear but evolving. He has signalled a focus on agility, deep expertise and technology driven solutions as clients navigate an increasingly complex business landscape. He also emphasised KPMG’s identity as a people first organisation, supported by technology and unified through its global network.
The timing of the leadership change comes as KPMG continues to grow, reporting a 5.1 per cent rise in global revenue in FY25, with gains across tax and legal, audit and advisory services. Growth was recorded across all regions, despite a challenging macro environment.
As Wingrove prepares to take charge, the firm appears set on a familiar path with a sharper digital edge. Same playbook, perhaps, but with a renewed focus on speed, scale and smarter solutions.
