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Leverage Edu onboards Zee’s Ambesh Tiwari as CMO
Mumbai: Study abroad platform Leverage Edu has brought on board Ambesh Tiwari as chief marketing officer. In this new role, Tiwari will lead marketing, branding, growth, and institutional sales for the company.
The development comes when leverage Edu is rolling out aggressive expansion plans and strengthening its foothold in the global market, primarily the UK and Europe. “We are very confident that Tiwari will lead Leverage Edu and successfully establish our place both nationally and internationally in the growing ed-tech ecosystem,” said Leverage Edu founder and CEO Akshay Chaturvedi on the new appointment.
Prior to joining Leverage Edu, Tiwari was associated with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) where he was director-digital alliances and partnerships. At ZEEL, he was also part of the office of the president- content and international markets, and executive assistant to chief executive officer, domestic broadcast business.
Previously, Tiwari worked with Viacom18 Media where he led the consumer research for the corporate strategy team. His other stints include companies like Star India and Quizcraft Events.
“I am excited to join Leverage Edu and share my efforts to create widespread brand awareness while pushing for a very strong growth agenda,” Tiwari said. “Having followed the growth trajectory of Leverage Edu since its inception, I was familiar with the organisation and was impressed with its culture, diversity, people, and especially its entrepreneurial mindset.”
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Pernod Ricard, Chivas Regal parent, in talks for possible India IPO: Bloomberg
Deliberations in early stage, with no decision taken so far
PARIS: Pernod Ricard is evaluating a potential stock market listing of its Indian business, according to a Bloomberg News report citing people familiar with the matter.
The French drinks group has begun discussions with prospective advisers to assess the feasibility and merits of a separate public listing for Pernod Ricard India. The deliberations are at an early stage and no final decision has been made.
India is one of Pernod Ricard’s most important growth markets. The company is among the country’s largest alcoholic beverage players, selling premium global brands such as Chivas Regal and Absolut Vodka, and competing closely with Diageo across premium and mass-market segments.
The reported move comes as Pernod Ricard navigates heightened regulatory scrutiny in India. The group is facing antitrust proceedings and is also contesting allegations by authorities in New Delhi over potential violations of local liquor regulations. Pernod Ricard has denied any wrongdoing.
In the market, Pernod Ricard’s Paris-listed shares are up nearly 12 per cent so far this year, valuing the group at about $24.4 billion. That recovery follows a bruising 2025, when the stock lost close to a third of its value.
A separate India listing, if it materialises, could help unlock value from a fast-growing business, even as the group works through legal and regulatory challenges in one of its most strategically important markets.
