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HUL leads top advertiser tally in week 48: Barc
Mumbai: Hindustan Lever Ltd (HUL) was the most prolific advertiser once again in week 48 (27 November to 3 December) according to the data released Broadcast Audience Research Council (Barc). The FMCG major delivered ad volumes of 4347.97 (‘000s). Reckitt Benckiser (India) Ltd was at number two with 2537.84. At 1125.73, Ponds India stood in the third position.
Brooke Bond Lipton India Ltd, Cadbury’s India Ltd, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd, Procter & Gamble, and Colgate Palmolive India Ltd were in the fourth to eighth positions respectively. Facebook Inc was the new entrant at the ninth spot. Life Insurance Corp of India stood last.
Harpic Power Plus 10X Max Clean continued to lead the brands’ list with ad volumes of 461.72. Horlicks, Clinic Plus Shampoo, and Dettol Antiseptic Liquid were at number two to four, respectively. Amazon Prime Video at the fifth spot was the only exception in the FMCG-dominated list.
They were followed by CloseUp Ever Fresh, Brooke Bond Bru Instant, Lizol, Surf Excel Easy Wash, and Pepsodent Germi Check.
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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.
