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Bank of India taps Concept Public Relations for corporate communications
MUMBAI: Bank of India has moved to tighten its messaging muscle. The state-owned lender has appointed Concept Public Relations as its corporate communications partner, effective immediately, signalling a sharper focus on narrative control, stakeholder engagement and public outreach.
Under the mandate, Concept Public Relations will drive Bank of India’s communications strategy, handling media relations, press announcements, authored articles and live or virtual interactions linked to the banking sector and the bank’s initiatives. The brief is clear: deliver a consistent, credible and high-impact voice across platforms as the bank steps up engagement with customers, policymakers and the wider public.
The partnership is also positioned as part of a broader push to promote financial awareness, with the agency supporting the bank’s efforts to share timely, relevant information with a wider audience.
Founded in 1906 and nationalised in 1969, Bank of India is among the country’s oldest public sector banks. It runs more than 5,300 branches across India, backed by 69 zonal offices and 13 field general manager offices. Overseas, the bank operates 47 branches and offices, including an international banking unit at GIFT City, subsidiaries and a joint venture.
For Concept Public Relations, the win adds a heavyweight public-sector financial institution to its roster. For Bank of India, it is a bid to speak with more clarity, confidence and cut-through—at home and abroad.
Brands
Devyani International names Sandeep Anand, Robinder Singh in key roles
Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee businesses see leadership refresh from April
MUMBAI: Devyani International has strengthened its senior leadership bench with a fresh set of appointments across its key brands, Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee, signalling a sharper focus on growth and brand momentum.
The company has appointed Sandeep Anand as chief marketing officer and business head for Pizza Hut. His appointment, approved by the board via a circular resolution on April 3, follows a recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, as reported by CNBC-TV18. Anand will officially step into the role on April 6, 2026.
He takes over from Vijay Gogate, who currently serves as chief executive officer for Pizza Hut within the company’s operations. The move marks a strategic transition as the brand looks to sharpen its marketing and business playbook in a competitive quick service restaurant market.
Anand brings over two decades of experience across the food and FMCG sectors, with a strong track record in brand building and innovation. His career spans roles at major consumer-facing companies including Domino’s, Zydus Wellness, Zomato, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Reckitt and Ranbaxy, giving him a well-rounded perspective on both scale and agility.
Alongside this, Robinder Singh has been appointed business head for Costa Coffee and the company’s airport operations. He too will assume his new role on April 6, bringing more than 18 years of experience in operations, business expansion and customer experience transformation.
The twin appointments come at a time when Devyani International is doubling down on leadership depth to steer its portfolio through evolving consumer preferences and heightened competition. With fresh faces at the helm of two key verticals, the company appears set to brew up its next phase of growth with renewed energy.
