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IMRB gets ‘MR Agency of the Year’ award
MUMBAI: IMRB International (formerly Indian Market Research Bureau) has been bestowed the title of “Mr Agency of the Year” at the recently concluded 22nd Annual Seminar of the Market Research Society of India (MRSI).
The market research, survey and business consultancy firm has bagged this honour for the sixth time since the inception of the award in 2005.
The annual MRSI seminar is a competitive showcase of the best work carried out by research professionals during the year. It highlights the latest technological and statistical developments in the market research industry.
The seminar this year was focused on the theme Research in the Age of Pragmatism‘. The research industry showcased how the industry is reinventing itself by reinterpreting and redesigning its offers, approaches and solutions.
11 of the 21 competitive papers presented at the Seminar were from IMRB and six of these were awarded for their excellence.
A panel of senior marketing and research professional shortlisted the best papers from the entries submitted by researchers and marketing professionals. These were showcased at the two day conference held in Delhi on 17 and 18 December.
IMRB International president Thomas Puliyel said “This is indeed a very proud moment for us. This peer recognition of IMRB‘s quality, coming on the back of the award of the ISO 20252 Certification for our Field and Analytics units is a great way to end 2012.”
Established in 1971, IMRB International is a part of Kantar. IMRB‘s footprint extends across South Asia, Middle East & North Africa and Europe through its 26 offices. IMRB International‘s specialised areas includes consumer market research both quantitative and qualitative, industrial market research, business to business research, social and rural market research, media research, retail and shopper research and consumer panels.
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FSS names Anand Krishnamurthi head of global digital delivery
Tech veteran to drive AI-first, cloud-led transformation in payments globally
CHENNAI: Financial Software and Systems (FSS), an AI-first payment infrastructure company, has appointed Anand Krishnamurthi as head of global digital delivery.
In his new role, Anand Krishnamurthi will lead FSS’s global digital delivery capabilities, focusing on AI-first and cloud-led transformation while ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes for customers worldwide. He will be based in Chennai and report to V. Balasubramanian, CEO of FSS.
Bringing 28 years of experience in technology and digital transformation across banking, capital markets, financial services, and insurance, Anand has held senior leadership positions at Cognizant and NuSummit. He is recognised for scaling multi-geography delivery teams, leading mission-critical platforms, and embedding AI-driven automation in complex, regulated environments.
“What drew me to FSS is its deep payments expertise, strong product DNA, and the scale at which its platforms power real-world financial ecosystems,” said Anand Krishnamurthi. “I aim to strengthen delivery predictability, execution rigor, and engineering quality, building empowered teams that deliver measurable customer outcomes. FSS has a unique opportunity to create real-time, AI-infused payments infrastructure that is resilient, secure, and globally scalable.”
V. Balasubramanian added, “Anand’s track record in leading multi-geography delivery programs and AI-first operating models makes him the ideal leader for FSS as we accelerate our AI-driven digital payments business. His leadership will help us raise the bar for outcomes globally.”
This appointment is part of FSS’s broader push to build an AI-powered, cloud-native delivery organisation capable of meeting the evolving needs of banks, fintechs, and financial institutions worldwide.
