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HUL top advertiser; summer drinks dominate brands list in week 9: Barc
Mumbai: With ad volumes of 5022.9 (against last week’s 4557.7), FMCG giant Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) was the top advertiser in the ninth week of 2022 (From 26 February to 4 March), according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (Barc) data. It was followed by Reckitt Benckiser at 2360.97.
All set to ride the upcoming summer wave and the next IPL season, beverages company Coca-Cola India delivered ad volumes of 1359.02 to emerge as the third most prolific advertiser.
Procter & Gamble, Cadbury’s India, ITC, Pepsi Foods (G), GSK Group of Companies, Colgate Palmolive India, and Tata Group followed, in that order.
There were four summer beverage brands (all from The Coca-Cola Company) in the Brands list this week, as compared to three in the eighth week. The top slot, however, was taken by Harpic Power Plus 10X Max Clean with ad volumes of 432.48 (‘000s).
Delivering ad volumes of 362.9, Thums Up jumped from the sixth spot in the eighth week to the second place this time. Last week’s leader Maaza slipped to the third position at 338.63. Coca-Cola and Sprite were at number five and ten, respectively.
Sabse Pehle Life Insurance bagged the fourth slot, while Clinic Plus Shampoo, Surf Excel Easy Wash, and Meesho App clinched the sixth, seventh and eighth spots, respectively.
Isha Foundation’s ‘Mahashivaratri Sadhana’ was the new entrant in ninth place. Mahashivaratri was celebrated on 1 March this year.
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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.
