Brands
Paytm travels further with Agoda for seamless hotel bookings
MUMBAI: Booking a dream stay is now just a tap away, as Paytm Travel has partnered with Agoda to offer seamless hotel bookings directly through the Paytm app. This collaboration marks a major expansion for Paytm Travel, which already provides flight, bus, and train bookings, now giving users access to Agoda’s extensive portfolio of accommodations across India and international destinations.
By integrating Agoda’s vast selection of hotels, resorts, and budget stays, Paytm Travel is positioning itself as a one-stop solution for travel needs, offering exclusive deals, seamless itinerary management, and cost-effective travel options. Frequent travellers and businesses looking for a streamlined experience will benefit from this partnership, which simplifies both booking and payment processes.
Paytm Travel, CEO, Vikash Jalan stated, “This partnership strengthens Paytm Travel’s position as a comprehensive travel platform, ensuring users have access to quality accommodations with affordability and convenience at the core. Our goal is to make travel planning seamless, and Agoda’s expertise allows us to enhance that experience for millions of users.”
Agoda, chief commercial officer, Damien Pfirsch said, “By joining forces with Paytm Travel, we’re making it easier for Indian travellers to explore the world at the best prices, with a hassle-free booking and payment experience.”
With Paytm Travel’s IATA accreditation, customers can expect a trusted, secure, and reliable booking experience, complemented by perks like free cancellations, instant refunds, travel insurance, and exclusive discounts through Paytm’s banking partnerships.
Brands
Rohini Laya Venkateswaran named executive director at Gillette India
P&G veteran with two decades of experience steps into leadership role
NEW DELHI: Rohini Laya Venkateswaran has been appointed executive director at Gillette India Pvt. Ltd., bringing with her more than two decades of experience across sales, strategy and brand leadership within the consumer goods sector. In her new role, she will help steer the company’s strategic direction and growth while strengthening its footprint in the grooming and personal care category.
Venkateswaran joins the board after a long career at Procter & Gamble, where she spent nearly 21 years shaping sales strategy, building brands and driving market expansion across India and international markets.
Most recently, she served as chief sales officer for India at P&G. Prior to that, she was vice president and country manager for east gulf markets, overseeing operations in Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar while also guiding sales strategy across the Gulf region, including the UAE.
Earlier in her career, she led sales strategy and planning for India while serving as marketing leader for brands such as Olay and Old Spice. During this stint, she focused on reshaping go-to-market channels and building awareness through digital, social and influencer-led campaigns to drive growth.
Her journey at P&G also included roles such as director sales strategy and planning leader India, associate director modern retail and ecommerce, regional manager for Delhi and Rajasthan, and several key account and trade marketing roles across the country. She also spent time in the United States working on the P&G Walmart international team, collaborating on global retail initiatives.
Venkateswaran holds an MBA in marketing from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from RV College of Engineering.
With her mix of sales acumen, brand-building experience and global exposure, Venkateswaran’s appointment signals a sharpened focus on growth and market leadership for Gillette India.
