Brands
Naveen Chandra appointed vice president at Morgan Stanley, Bangalore
BENGALURU: Naveen Chandra has landed at Morgan Stanley as vice president in Bengaluru, a sharp career turn that underlines the rising clout of India’s financial-services technology talent.
In his new role, Chandra will drive quality engineering across mission-critical platforms, with a mandate that spans robustness, scalability and relentless delivery standards in a high-performance, high-stakes environment.
He arrives from JPMorganChase & Co., where he climbed from associate QA engineer to vice president, helping hard-wire automation, tighten quality governance and strengthen collaboration between technology and business teams. Earlier roles at Flexera, OnMobile Global Limited and Accenture built his grounding in enterprise QA, large-scale systems and engineering discipline.
For Morgan Stanley, the appointment adds depth to its Bengaluru technology bench. For Chandra, it is a clear signal that quality engineering now sits at the heart of global banking tech.
Brands
Akoirah rolls out Diamond Draw campaign across cities for Akshaya Tritiya
Festive offer blends discounts with prize draws to boost jewellery shopping buzz
MUMBAI: Akoirah has launched a festive ‘Diamond Draw’ campaign across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Pune, aiming to add a dash of excitement to jewellery shopping ahead of Akshaya Tritiya.
Running from April 6 to 19, the limited-period initiative offers customers a chance to win diamond jewellery worth Rs 1.5 lakh with every eligible purchase. Winners will be announced in-store, with one winner selected per outlet, turning a traditional shopping ritual into a more interactive experience.
Alongside the draw, the brand is also offering a flat 20 per cent discount on diamond value during the campaign period, positioning the offer as both celebratory and value-driven.
The move reflects a broader shift in festive retail strategies, where brands are looking beyond straightforward discounts to create more engaging, experience-led campaigns. By linking each purchase to a unique entry in a store-specific draw, the campaign aims to keep participation simple while ensuring fairness across locations.
Speaking on the initiative, Akoirah founder Namita Kothari said the idea was to make festive buying more meaningful and rewarding. She noted that while Akshaya Tritiya remains deeply rooted in tradition, customers today are increasingly seeking memorable shopping experiences alongside value.
The campaign also taps into evolving consumer preferences, with buyers leaning towards lighter, design-led jewellery rather than purely weight-based purchases. This shift has encouraged brands to combine product appeal with experiential elements to drive footfall and engagement.
Backed by digital promotions and in-store activations, the Diamond Draw campaign is expected to build momentum during the festive window. As competition intensifies around key buying occasions, initiatives like these underline how jewellery brands are reimagining the retail experience to keep customers coming back for more than just the sparkle.
