Brands
Mondelez India celebrates 75th anniversary, reaffirms long term growth in the country
Mumbai: Mondelez India, the makers and bakers of renowned snacking brands such as Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Bournvita, etc., today marked its 75th anniversary in the country. From introducing the first taste of chocolates in 1948 with Cadbury Dairy Milk to building a robust snacking portfolio over the last seven decades, the brand has stayed true to its promise to empower people to snack right.
India remains one of the most important growth engines for the company. The commitment to deliver exceptional quality products, fostering innovation, building a robust manufacturing and distribution ecosystem, and understanding the evolving tastes of the consumers have been key to the company’s success. As Team India celebrates this significant moment, Mondelez India will continue to pave the way for delightful snacking experiences for generations to come staying true to their values and purpose of creating the right snacks, for the right moment, made the right way, at the back of creating shared moments of joy.
As part of the 75th-anniversary celebration, Mondelez India has planned various initiatives to express gratitude to its consumers, trade partners, and employees who have played a crucial role in the company’s success. These initiatives include engaging activities like releasing a special collector’s edition box of Cadbury Dairy Milk bars with vintage packaging on e-commerce channels, Amazon Fresh changing their platform layout for the first time in its history to the iconic ‘Cadbury’ purple colour, and partnering with Flipkart to create a dedicated metaverse experience on the platform, amongst many more.
As the company embarks on its next chapter and accelerates its investments in the country, it will continue to innovate, adapt, and stay agile to meet the evolving needs and preferences of Indian consumers, remaining a trusted snacking companion for the nation.
Brands
Samsung India elevates Aditya Babbar to lead mobile business
Exec takes charge of MX sales and marketing after Raju Pullan’s exit
NEW DELHI: Samsung India has elevated Aditya Babbar to lead its mobile phone business, following the exit of Raju Antony Pullan.
Babbar, who previously served as vice president within the mobile division, has been appointed head of sales and marketing for the MX (mobile experience) business, effective May 1. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s sales and marketing operations for smartphones and related categories in India, reporting to the executive vice president of the MX business.
A long-time Samsung executive, Babbar brings over a decade of experience within the organisation, having held multiple leadership roles across product, marketing and category management. Most recently, he led product marketing and e-commerce for the mobile division, following earlier stints as head of product and marketing and senior director roles.
His career within Samsung Electronics and its India operations has also included responsibilities for flagship devices, tablets and wearables, giving him a broad view of the company’s premium and mass-market portfolio.
Babbar succeeds Pullan, who stepped down from the role, marking a leadership transition at a time when India remains a key battleground for global smartphone makers.
The appointment signals continuity within Samsung’s leadership bench, with an internal candidate stepping up to steer one of its most critical business units in a highly competitive market.
