Brands
Avvatar taps Janhvi Kapoor for protein push
MUMBAI: Avvatar the homegrown sports nutrition brand has joined hands with Janhvi Kapoor for a lively new digital campaign promoting its popular Avvatar chocolate protein bar, aiming to give India’s protein snacking game a delicious upgrade.
The reel captures Janhvi in a light-hearted moment as she juggles fitness goals with her love for chocolate, a balancing act familiar to anyone trying to stay healthy without giving up treats. Her candid charm and playful tone turn the narrative into an easy win, presenting the protein bar as the perfect sweet fix that does not derail a workout plan.
With her growing influence among young India, the collaboration strengthens Avvatar’s reach among fitness enthusiasts, sportspersons, working professionals and the ever-expanding tribe of health-conscious snackers.
Parag Milk Foods executive director Akshali Shah, said the partnership marks another step in the company’s journey toward becoming a holistic health and nutrition powerhouse. She said that combining taste, convenience and high-quality protein is central to Avvatar’s mission and that Janhvi’s involvement adds fresh energy to the brand’s push into the booming protein snacking segment.
The Avvatar chocolate protein bar offers indulgence paired with balanced nutrition, making it an appealing choice for those looking for guilt-free fuel. With gen z and millennials driving demand for clean, functional snacking, the campaign arrives at a perfect moment for the category.
The digital content will roll out across Avvatar’s social platforms as the brand continues to engage India’s younger, wellness-focused audience with stories that feel real, relatable and tasty.
Brands
Ambit appoints Skanda Jayaraman as co-head of investment banking business
Leadership rejig sharpens ECM focus and expands sector-led advisory push
MUMBAI: Ambit Private Limited has strengthened its investment banking leadership with the appointment of Skanda Jayaraman as co-head of the division, signalling a sharper push into sector-led advisory and capital markets.
Jayaraman will share leadership responsibilities with Rahul Mody, as the firm looks to scale its advisory franchise and deepen client engagement across industries. The move is part of a broader leadership rejig aimed at expanding Ambit’s reach and execution capabilities in a competitive dealmaking environment.
With more than two decades of experience across fintech, investment banking and credit risk, Jayaraman brings a varied background to the role. He most recently founded Altflow Advisors, where he built a data-driven platform for the BFSI sector and advised mid-market clients on capital raising. Earlier, he served as CEO of Qapita Marketplace in Singapore and held a senior role at Spark Capital Advisors.
Alongside this appointment, Ambit has also realigned internal roles. Vikas Khattar will now focus exclusively on scaling the firm’s equity capital markets business while continuing to deepen its financial sponsors group coverage. The firm sees ECM as a key growth engine, driven by strong scalability and increasing capital market activity.
Commenting on the leadership changes, Ambit Private Limited group CEO Ashok Wadhwa said, “Skanda’s appointment marks an important step in driving the next phase of Ambit’s growth journey. His entrepreneurial mindset and strong execution track record will be instrumental as we partner with emerging and established leaders.”
The new structure is expected to enable more focused, sector-driven engagement, supported by dedicated leadership across key verticals. For Ambit, it is a case of tightening the top deck to play a bigger hand in India’s evolving M&A and capital markets landscape.
