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Amitabh, Salman make it to top 5 in the CYL study
MUMBAI: Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan have first time made to the top 5 of the Characters Youth Loves (CYL) study of Ormax Media.
While Bachchan, thanks to Kaun Banega Crorepati, climbed to No. 2, Khan (Bigg Boss 5) jumped to No. 3 position in the list.
MTV VJ Rannvijay has, however, retained his numero uno position as the most popular character amongst youth. But Raghu (MTV Roadies) has moved down to the No. 4 position from No. 2 in the last track.
Hrithik Roshan (Just Dance) continues to be at the No. 5 position.
The track was conducted during September-November this year. CYL is a quarterly study done to track the favourite reality show characters (contestants, hosts and judges) among the youth, along with reasons for preference.
The study was conducted among 1,120 male and female respondents, 15-24 years, SEC AB, across four cities – Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow and Bhopal.
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PwC India announces leadership change in Deals practice
Shashank Jain steps down as co-leader after nearly three decades with the firm.
MUMBAI: When one dealmaker steps off the pitch, another is ready to take the baton because in the fast-moving world of transactions, the game never really stops. PwC India has announced a leadership transition in its Deals practice, with Shashank Jain stepping down from his role as co-leader to pursue an opportunity in the industry. The practice will continue to be led by Mohit Chopra, ensuring continuity and sustained growth momentum.
PwC India partner and leader for advisory dinesh Arora paid tribute to Jain’s contributions. “We deeply appreciate the significant contributions made by Shashank over close to three decades he has spent with PwC, particularly his defining role in shaping and strengthening our Transaction Services practice in India,” he said. Arora highlighted Jain’s support for clients through some of the most complex and significant transactions in the Indian market, noting his deep technical expertise, sound judgment and nuanced understanding of the evolving M&A landscape.
The Deals practice remains a key growth driver for PwC India, and the firm expects continued expansion under Mohit Chopra’s leadership. He will continue to guide clients through complex transactions and transformational business moments, building on the strong foundation established over the years.
Reflecting on his journey, Shashank Jain said, “I have had an exceptional journey at PwC. I owe my growth and learning to the nurturing environment and leadership development that PwC provided.” He added that he had been working closely with Mohit and the larger team to ensure a smooth transition and expressed confidence that Chopra would take the Deals practice to newer heights.
From intern to respected deals leader, Shashank Jain has clearly closed many successful transactions and now, it seems, he’s ready to strike a new deal of his own.
