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Car owners in Delhi, Kolkata listening to more radio: IMRB survey
NEW DELHI: It is less than a month since several FM radio channels launched in the capital city but some of them have staked their claims to ruling the airwaves.
The Times of India group’s Entertainment Network (India) Limited’s Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM, which was launched in New Delhi on 28 April, claims radio seems to have caught the fancy of Dilliwallahs – according to a recent research conducted by IMRB. The IMRB Car Track survey shows that almost 70 per cent of the cars had their radio sets switched on. Surprisingly, the same results (70 per cent) hold good even for the city of Kolkata, where Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM launched two weeks ago.
According to the survey conducted earlier this week, Radio Mirchi commands a share of 43 per cent of in-car listenership in Delhi – one and a half times that of the nearest competitor – and 52 per cent in Kolkata – more than all the radio stations put together, says a medianet release.
The medianet release claims that field personnel from IMRB stationed themselves at 10 of Delhi (like Panchsheel Club and Bhogal) and Kolkata’s (like Gariahat and Park Street) busiest traffic junctions, during morning and evening rush hours, and randomly chose private cars. The team selected a car; and checked the radio dial to determine the radio station tuned to.
Reacting to the survey findings, Radio Mirchi sources said that it was encouraging to see that almost 70 per cent of the in-car population was tuning in after only three weeks of launch of the private FM radio channels in the cities.
IMRB International country manager Hemant Mehta was quoted as saying: “The car track survey is a fairly accurate indicator of radio listenership. We have done this survey for over one year in Mumbai. The important feature of the methodology is that the findings are based on actually verifying the ‘dial’in the car, rather than what is claimed by the car ‘occupant’.”
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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.
