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Grey India appoints Samir Datar as branch head
MUMBAI: Grey India has appointed Samir Datar as branch head for its Delhi office. In his new role, Datar will report to Grey India CEO and president Jishnu Sen.
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Grey India branch head (Delhi) Samir Datar is confident of tackling the tough Delhi market
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Confirming the development, Sen said, “Samir is an excellent advertising professional and a great leader too. I am thrilled that he has agreed to come on board. I am sure that he will lead our Delhi operation to great heights.”
Datar added, “Delhi is a very challenging market when it comes to advertising. I am absolutely excited about joining Grey Worldwide and take on the challenge to grow the operations in Delhi.”
In his earlier stint, Datar has worked with JWT, Cheil, GIIR and Law & Kenneth. He has worked across diverse categories and has an experience in automobiles, durables, mobile phones, FMCG and infrastructure. He has handled brands such as Maggi, Sunrise, Nature Fresh, ESPN Star Sports, Samsung, LG and ITC.
Datar who has spent more than 20 years in the industry has also worked in planning and account management.
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
