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Awaaz consumer awards 2005 to be held on 7 July
MUMBAI: Awaaz, the consumer channel will hold the Awaaz Consumer Awards 2005 ceremony in New Delhi on 7 July. The awards ceremony will felicitate top brands, which Indian consumers have voted for as their most preferred brands.
According to a media release, Awaaz Consumer Awards is a result of a comprehensive survey with 7000 consumers across 21 cities, spanning 21 product and service categories across the country. The brand preferences of the Indian consumers and the criteria for brand loyalty were analysed through the Awaaz Consumer Vote.
The study for India’s most preferred brands was conducted by AC Nielsen ORG-MARG.
Awaaz, channel has continuously strived to reinforce its commitment with a plethora of far-reaching initiatives, the latest of which is the Awaaz Consumer Awards ’05, informs the media release.
The brands considered for the Awards are broadly classified into service and product categories. banks, telecom, investment advisories, home loans, mutual funds, telecom were some of the service categories, while FMCG, consumer durables, automobiles were some of the product categories that were covered in the poll.
The Awaaz Consumer Awards 2005 will felicitate the brands that made an impact on the minds of the Indian consumers. The awards function in New Delhi will be presided over by minister of civil aviation Praful Patel and noted film actress and social activist Shabana Azmi will also speak on the occasion.
ICICI Bank is the presenting sponsor of this initiative.
The evening will be hosted by well-known film and television personality, Jaaved Jaffrey, while renowned Indian rock band Euphoria will give a special performance, informs the media release.
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Emami names Dhruv Aggarwal as chief growth officer
Former Bain partner steps in as FMCG firm sharpens growth playbook
MUMBAI: Emami Limited has appointed Dhruv Aggarwal as its chief growth officer, effective 25 March 2026, following the resignation of Giriraj Bagri.
Aggarwal joins the FMCG major from Bain & Company, where he most recently served as partner. With over two decades of experience across consulting and strategy, he brings a global perspective shaped by work across India, the US, the UK and Germany.
During his tenure at Bain, Aggarwal advised consumer, retail and media companies on large-scale transformations, business turnarounds and growth strategies. He was also closely involved with India’s startup ecosystem, guiding early-stage ventures on scaling and digital expansion, while supporting private equity and venture capital firms on investment decisions.
His earlier stints include a brief role at Barclays Capital and operational experience at Jindal Power, giving him a mix of financial and industry exposure.
Academically, Aggarwal holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and has also been associated with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a PhD candidate and teaching assistant.
The appointment comes at a time when Emami Limited is looking to sharpen its growth strategy in a competitive consumer market. With a seasoned strategist now at the helm of growth, the company appears set to double down on transformation and expansion in the months ahead.
