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Food processing ministry on the hunt for ad agencies
MUMBAI: The ministry of food processing industries, government of India, is on the look out for ad agencies to launch a comprehensive media campaign. The initiative is being taken with the objective of doing away with myths about processed food by highlighting its many advantages like convenience, time and energy saved, easy availability and long shelf life. The ministry also hopes to attract domestic and overseas investment in food processing industries.
Ads placed by the ministry in leading national dailies call out to leading ad agencies to submit tenders for video spots, audio jingles and print ads, design of hoardings and bus panels, catchy slogans and logo for processed food to be used by the ministry. Interestingly, it also invites tenders for documentary films on techno commercial aspects of how to set up various food processing industries and on various plan schemes of this ministry.
According to specifications mentioned in the ad, the video spot/audio jingles need to be of 30 seconds to one-minute duration, while documentary films need to be of 20 to 30 minutes duration. Approval of the ministry would be needed on the concept, script and final production in each case, states the ad.
The last date to submit the tenders is 7 May 2003.
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PwC India announces leadership change in Deals practice
Shashank Jain steps down as co-leader after nearly three decades with the firm.
MUMBAI: When one dealmaker steps off the pitch, another is ready to take the baton because in the fast-moving world of transactions, the game never really stops. PwC India has announced a leadership transition in its Deals practice, with Shashank Jain stepping down from his role as co-leader to pursue an opportunity in the industry. The practice will continue to be led by Mohit Chopra, ensuring continuity and sustained growth momentum.
PwC India partner and leader for advisory dinesh Arora paid tribute to Jain’s contributions. “We deeply appreciate the significant contributions made by Shashank over close to three decades he has spent with PwC, particularly his defining role in shaping and strengthening our Transaction Services practice in India,” he said. Arora highlighted Jain’s support for clients through some of the most complex and significant transactions in the Indian market, noting his deep technical expertise, sound judgment and nuanced understanding of the evolving M&A landscape.
The Deals practice remains a key growth driver for PwC India, and the firm expects continued expansion under Mohit Chopra’s leadership. He will continue to guide clients through complex transactions and transformational business moments, building on the strong foundation established over the years.
Reflecting on his journey, Shashank Jain said, “I have had an exceptional journey at PwC. I owe my growth and learning to the nurturing environment and leadership development that PwC provided.” He added that he had been working closely with Mohit and the larger team to ensure a smooth transition and expressed confidence that Chopra would take the Deals practice to newer heights.
From intern to respected deals leader, Shashank Jain has clearly closed many successful transactions and now, it seems, he’s ready to strike a new deal of his own.
