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Brand Equity Quiz 2003 finals on 22 March in Mumbai
MUMBAI: Computerji, hai kohi jawaab? ABBY awards fever is over but quiz mania (definitely not theKaun Banega Crorepati variety) will soon replace it! The national finals of The Economic Times Brand Equity Quiz 2003 will be held on 22 March 2003 at 6:00 pm at Mumbai’s SNDT University grounds.
The entire advertising and marketing fraternity looks forward to the one-of-its-kind quiz show billed as the biggest corporate quiz in the whole of Asia held immediately after the ABBIES. Tomorrow, executives at different hierarchical levels will get a chance to rub shoulders with the ‘achievers’ and the future ‘whizkids’ who will storm the corporate world.
The contestants for tomorrow’s mega-show represent various sectors – from software to banking to ad agencies to computer hardware. Eight teams will be battling for mega stakes after having trounced the best minds in the regional finals held in eight cities: Fascel (Ahmedabad), Remittag Software (Mumbai), Infosys (Pune), Ivy Computech (Hyderabad), Compaq (Bangalore), Bank of America (Chennai), Leo Burnett (Delhi) and HSBC (Kolkata).
The insurance sector will make its presence felt as the show is presented by ING Vysya Life Insurance. Mahindra Scorpio is the grand prize sponsor and others include Provogue, Raha Poly Products, Digjam, Woodland, Panasonic. The associate sponsors include Raj Travels and Tours, Sansui and Burberry fragrances courtesy Baccarose are co-sponsors.
If you are unable to make it, merely switch CNBC. The official television partner is CNBC India, which will broadcast a deferred live telecast at 9.30 pm on 22 March.
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HDFC ERGO names Parthanil Ghosh as MD and CEO from April 16, 2026
Executive Director to succeed Anuj Tyagi; appointment awaits IRDAI approval.
MUMBAI: In insurance, planning for tomorrow is the business. At HDFC ERGO, that future now has a new name. The Board of HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company has approved the elevation of Parthanil Ghosh as managing director and chief executive officer, effective April 16, 2026, subject to regulatory clearance from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). He will succeed Anuj Tyagi in the role.
Ghosh brings more than three decades of experience across financial services and insurance, including over 16 years in the general insurance sector spanning underwriting, claims, reinsurance strategy, crop insurance and digital transformation. He joined HDFC ERGO in 2016 following the merger with L&T General Insurance and has served as Executive Director since May 1, 2025.
During his tenure, Ghosh has been closely involved in shaping the company’s expansion strategy, particularly strengthening its retail franchise while building capabilities across commercial lines and technology driven operations. His responsibilities have spanned areas such as claims management, underwriting strategy and digital innovation.
He also played a key role in two major integrations that reshaped the company’s structure: the consolidation of L&T General Insurance and the merger with Apollo Munich Health Insurance. These integrations helped build a unified operating platform for the insurer and expanded its presence across health and general insurance segments.
Over the years, Ghosh has led initiatives focused on improving customer trust and transparency in insurance, including efforts to simplify products, strengthen claims experience and integrate technology into customer facing processes.
HDFC ERGO chairman of the board Keki M Mistry said the leadership transition reflects the board’s confidence in Ghosh’s strategic and operational experience.
“Parthanil brings extensive industry knowledge, deep operational insight and strong strategic leadership to the role. He has been a key contributor to the company’s progress and success in recent years, helping strengthen its market position and build a culture centred on customer trust and technical excellence,” Mistry said, while also thanking Tyagi for his contributions and wishing him success in his future entrepreneurial pursuits.
ERGO International AG chairman of the board of management and chief operating officer of the international business Theo Kokkalas highlighted India’s importance in the group’s global strategy.
“India is a strategic growth market for us. I am convinced that under the leadership of Ghosh, the company will continue to build on its success through technical excellence, customer centricity and digital innovation,” he said.
Once regulatory approvals are secured, Ghosh will formally take over leadership of HDFC ERGO in April 2026, steering the insurer into its next phase of growth in India’s competitive general insurance market.
