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Indo Nissin Foods to sponsor Indian contingent for Olympics
MUMBAI: The performance of Indian athletes on the field is finally beginning to show results off the field as well with the Indian Olympic Association closing its third sponsorship deal for the upcoming London Olympics.
Indo Nissin Foods Ltd, the makers of Top Ramen noodles, is the latest to join the Olympics bandwagon by signing on as principal sponsor of the Indian contingent for the Games.
IOA acting president Vijay Kumar Malhotra, while welcoming the sponsorship deal, expressed confidence that more industrial houses and entrepreneurs will come forward to be part of the Olympic Movement in the country.
“This is part of our commitment we had made to the sports persons qualified for the Olympics that they will get their due share. I hope they will bring laurels to the nation. We in IOA have kept our promise and we hope the athletes will keep give their best at the Games,” Malhotra added.
Also on board as sponsors are South Korean electronics major Samsung and Indian dairy products company Amul.
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Ameya Velankar steps down as Uber’s head of marketing for India & South Asia
Veteran marketer exits after more than seven years with the ride-hailing giant.
MUMBAI: After more than seven years of steering Uber through the bumpy roads of India’s mobility market, Ameya Velankar has decided to change lanes. Ameya Velankar has stepped down as Head of Marketing for India and South Asia, marking the end of a significant chapter at the ride-hailing company. He had been with Uber since 2019, taking on multiple roles in product and category marketing before rising to lead the marketing function for the region in 2021.
During his tenure, Velankar played a key role in strengthening Uber’s positioning in one of its most competitive and dynamic markets. He helped drive localised marketing strategies and scale adoption across key offerings such as Auto, Moto, Rentals and Intercity, tailoring global platforms to Indian consumer needs.
Prior to joining Uber, Velankar built his marketing expertise at leading consumer companies including SC Johnson and Marico, where he handled category and product leadership roles. His career began at RPG Enterprises.
Details of his next professional move have not been disclosed.
In a fast-evolving mobility landscape where brands constantly battle for attention, Ameya Velankar helped Uber stay relevant and resonant with millions of Indian users. As he moves on from the driver’s seat of marketing, the company will now look for fresh ideas to keep its wheels turning smoothly.
