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Hit, Lego team up to create Thomas And Friends play sets
MUMBAI: Kids programme brand Hit Entertainment and Lego Duplo have partnered up to offer new Thomas And Friends play construction sets in the UK and Europe.Lego Duplo plans to launch the sets for the 2006 market.
Thomas and Friends is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The partnership will include four new toy sets: James at Knapford Station, Percy at the Water Tower, Thomas Load and Carry Train Set, and Toby at Wellsworth Station.
Thomas And Friends brand business director Katie Rollings says, “I am delighted to be extending Hit’s relationship with Lego through the introduction of a Thomas & Friends Lego Duplo range.”
Lego’s Fiona Wright says, “We are delighted to be extending our relationship with HIT and are looking forward to introducing Thomas & Friends to our already popular pre-school range. The Lego Thomas And Friends products have been designed to be compatible with our Duplo range offering truly versatile play for that younger audience.”
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Emami names Dhruv Aggarwal as chief growth officer
Former Bain partner steps in as FMCG firm sharpens growth playbook
MUMBAI: Emami Limited has appointed Dhruv Aggarwal as its chief growth officer, effective 25 March 2026, following the resignation of Giriraj Bagri.
Aggarwal joins the FMCG major from Bain & Company, where he most recently served as partner. With over two decades of experience across consulting and strategy, he brings a global perspective shaped by work across India, the US, the UK and Germany.
During his tenure at Bain, Aggarwal advised consumer, retail and media companies on large-scale transformations, business turnarounds and growth strategies. He was also closely involved with India’s startup ecosystem, guiding early-stage ventures on scaling and digital expansion, while supporting private equity and venture capital firms on investment decisions.
His earlier stints include a brief role at Barclays Capital and operational experience at Jindal Power, giving him a mix of financial and industry exposure.
Academically, Aggarwal holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and has also been associated with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a PhD candidate and teaching assistant.
The appointment comes at a time when Emami Limited is looking to sharpen its growth strategy in a competitive consumer market. With a seasoned strategist now at the helm of growth, the company appears set to double down on transformation and expansion in the months ahead.
