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Capri Global Capital extends partnership with Gujarat Titans for the 2024 Season
Mumbai: Capri Global Capital Ltd, a leading non-banking financial company, announced an extension of its partnership with Gujarat Titans for 2024, marking its third year of collaboration.
As part of this alliance, the Capri logo will prominently feature on the right chest of the Gujarat Titans’ official team jerseys, representing the strong bond between the two entities.
Capri Global Group CMO Basant Dhawan stated, ” At Capri Global, we recognise the transformative power of sports in bringing communities together. With its incredible reach of over 500 Mn in India, the league is the fastest-reach aggregator across media platforms. It helps us drive brand connections with varied audiences across income strata and geographies. This is our 3rd year of association with the Gujrat Titans & we firmly believe that it will further help us drive brand affinity & create meaningful engagement propositions with our existing and potential customers.”
Gujarat Titans COO Colonel Arvinder Singh said, “We are delighted to continue our partnership with Capri Global into the new IPL season. Capri Global made its IPL debut with the Gujarat Titans and the extension of the association is a testament to the tremendous value added to the brand with our winning performances. We look forward to a long mutually beneficial association with Capri Global.”
Gujarat Titans is a professional franchise cricket team based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The team will be captained by Shubman Gill and coached by Ashish Nehra. In 2023, Gujarat Titans achieved over 1 billion views across social media platforms, reaching over 553 million people. Match viewership increased by 20% compared to the previous season.
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Ameya Velankar steps down as Uber’s head of marketing for India & South Asia
Veteran marketer exits after more than seven years with the ride-hailing giant.
MUMBAI: After more than seven years of steering Uber through the bumpy roads of India’s mobility market, Ameya Velankar has decided to change lanes. Ameya Velankar has stepped down as Head of Marketing for India and South Asia, marking the end of a significant chapter at the ride-hailing company. He had been with Uber since 2019, taking on multiple roles in product and category marketing before rising to lead the marketing function for the region in 2021.
During his tenure, Velankar played a key role in strengthening Uber’s positioning in one of its most competitive and dynamic markets. He helped drive localised marketing strategies and scale adoption across key offerings such as Auto, Moto, Rentals and Intercity, tailoring global platforms to Indian consumer needs.
Prior to joining Uber, Velankar built his marketing expertise at leading consumer companies including SC Johnson and Marico, where he handled category and product leadership roles. His career began at RPG Enterprises.
Details of his next professional move have not been disclosed.
In a fast-evolving mobility landscape where brands constantly battle for attention, Ameya Velankar helped Uber stay relevant and resonant with millions of Indian users. As he moves on from the driver’s seat of marketing, the company will now look for fresh ideas to keep its wheels turning smoothly.
