Brands
LS Digital reshuffles deck with three CXO elevations to power global growth and strategy
MUMBAI: LS Digital has pressed the accelerator on leadership transformation. The integrated digital business transformation (DBT) company has elevated three of its senior leaders—Anuraj Gupta as chief growth officer for India and MEA, Shantanu Bhattacharyya as chief client officer – media, and Sudhindra CN as chief strategy officer.
The move underscores LS Digital’s global ambitions, with the trio now steering growth, client success, and strategic direction across India, MEA, the UK, and the US.
“The elevation of Anuraj, Shantanu & Sudhindra marks a significant step forward in our mission to build a future-ready organisation”, said LS Digital group chief business officer & CEO – media Rupak Ved. “Their strategic foresight and commitment to client success will play a key role in accelerating our growth”.
Gupta will now lead strategic growth initiatives, with a sharp focus on revenue expansion and client acquisition across India and MEA. “I’m excited to take on this expanded responsibility at a time when brands are seeking integrated solutions that tie marketing performance to business outcomes”, Gupta said.
Bhattacharyya steps in to lead LS Digital’s media client portfolio, orchestrating seamless delivery across media, creative, data, tech, and CX. “Today, client success hinges on clarity, collaboration, and a deep understanding of evolving business needs”, Bhattacharyya noted.
As CSO, Sudhindra will focus on crafting centralised strategy frameworks that fuse AI, data, and human creativity for scalable business impact. “In a digital-first world, strategy must evolve to become both dynamic and deeply integrated across the customer lifecycle”, he said.
LS Digital continues to push the boundaries of digital transformation with a team that now reflects sharper intent and deeper global alignment.
Brands
ITC Sunfeast Farmlite launches Sugar Free Cookies range
New variants offer guilt-free indulgence for health-conscious snackers.
MUMBAI: ITC Sunfeast Farmlite is sweetening the deal for biscuit lovers who want to have their cookie and eat it too without the sugar. The better-for-you biscuits range from ITC Foods has expanded its portfolio with the launch of an all-new Sugar Free Cookies line, aligning with the company’s vision of ‘Help India Eat Better’. The range is designed for consumers who are rethinking sugar in their daily snacking but refuse to compromise on taste and indulgence.
The collection debuts with two tempting variants: Choco Nut Cookies and Hazelnut & Oats Cookies. Both are a source of protein and contain no trans-fat, while the Hazelnut & Oats variant is also lactose-free.
ITC Ltd. vice president (marketing), biscuits, foods division, Suraj Kathuria said, “At Sunfeast Farmlite, we believe mindful snacking should never come at the cost of indulgence. With this launch, we are catering to the growing need for guilt-free snacking while delivering a rich, satisfying cookie experience.”
ITC Ltd. vice president & head of food sciences for foods division Dr Shantanu Das added, “We have applied robust food science to develop cookies that are sugar-free while preserving the taste and texture consumers love.”
Each cookie comes in convenient single-serve packs to maintain texture and freshness. Both variants are available in 100g packs priced at ₹100 and can be found on quick-commerce platforms including Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto.
In a market increasingly leaning towards healthier choices, ITC Sunfeast Farmlite’s new Sugar Free Cookies prove that cutting sugar doesn’t mean cutting joy. For the health-conscious yet indulgent snacker, this could be the perfect bite-sized solution.
