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Blossom Kochhar appoints Carat Media as media AoR
MUMBAI: Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies, dealing with aromatherapy-based cosmetics and oils, has appointed Carat Media to handle its media planning and buying duties.
The Aegis Media agency will provide media communication management exercise to the company and will manage the media responsibilities that include planning, buying and execution.
The agency plans to deploy mediums like print, digital, OOH and activation.
Carat Media EVP Vidhu Sagar said, “Carat is extremely proud to be chosen by Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies as their media partner.”
Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies MD Samantha Kochhar added, “Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic is increasingly becoming synonymous with natural cosmetics and our track record remains unmatched. We ensure that with our new communication approach, combined with greater market spread, our consumers will get to see the real difference.”
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FSS names Anand Krishnamurthi head of global digital delivery
Tech veteran to drive AI-first, cloud-led transformation in payments globally
CHENNAI: Financial Software and Systems (FSS), an AI-first payment infrastructure company, has appointed Anand Krishnamurthi as head of global digital delivery.
In his new role, Anand Krishnamurthi will lead FSS’s global digital delivery capabilities, focusing on AI-first and cloud-led transformation while ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes for customers worldwide. He will be based in Chennai and report to V. Balasubramanian, CEO of FSS.
Bringing 28 years of experience in technology and digital transformation across banking, capital markets, financial services, and insurance, Anand has held senior leadership positions at Cognizant and NuSummit. He is recognised for scaling multi-geography delivery teams, leading mission-critical platforms, and embedding AI-driven automation in complex, regulated environments.
“What drew me to FSS is its deep payments expertise, strong product DNA, and the scale at which its platforms power real-world financial ecosystems,” said Anand Krishnamurthi. “I aim to strengthen delivery predictability, execution rigor, and engineering quality, building empowered teams that deliver measurable customer outcomes. FSS has a unique opportunity to create real-time, AI-infused payments infrastructure that is resilient, secure, and globally scalable.”
V. Balasubramanian added, “Anand’s track record in leading multi-geography delivery programs and AI-first operating models makes him the ideal leader for FSS as we accelerate our AI-driven digital payments business. His leadership will help us raise the bar for outcomes globally.”
This appointment is part of FSS’s broader push to build an AI-powered, cloud-native delivery organisation capable of meeting the evolving needs of banks, fintechs, and financial institutions worldwide.
