Brands
Oswaal Books puts a smile before the scorecard
MUMBAI: This exam season, Oswaal Books is asking parents one simple question, “Aaj din mein kitna muskuraye?” The learning brand’s new heartwarming campaign shines a light on the emotional rollercoaster students experience behind every report card.
Narrated by actor, writer, and poet Piyush Mishra, the short film captures the silent struggles children face, from performance pressure and peer comparison to parental expectations and teenage anxieties. Beneath every late-night study session lies an untold emotional story, and Oswaal Books wants parents to notice it.
With its powerful message, “While we check our children’s marks, let’s also remember to check their smiles,” the film invites parents and teachers to rethink what success truly means.
Speaking about the campaign, Oswaal Books CEO Prashant Jain said, “Every exam season, we see children preparing, but behind their determination lie emotions they don’t always share. This film reminds us that marks are only one part of a child’s journey. A confident and happy child performs better not just in one exam, but in life.”
Launched ahead of Children’s Day, the campaign aims to spark conversations around emotional well-being and holistic learning. Staying true to its mission of making education simpler and more student-friendly, Oswaal Books encourages families to celebrate effort, resilience, and joy, not just academic results.
The film will run across digital and social media platforms, alongside community initiatives designed to help parents connect more empathetically with their children. Because sometimes, the brightest report card is the one with a genuine smile.
Brands
Emami names Dhruv Aggarwal as chief growth officer
Former Bain partner steps in as FMCG firm sharpens growth playbook
MUMBAI: Emami Limited has appointed Dhruv Aggarwal as its chief growth officer, effective 25 March 2026, following the resignation of Giriraj Bagri.
Aggarwal joins the FMCG major from Bain & Company, where he most recently served as partner. With over two decades of experience across consulting and strategy, he brings a global perspective shaped by work across India, the US, the UK and Germany.
During his tenure at Bain, Aggarwal advised consumer, retail and media companies on large-scale transformations, business turnarounds and growth strategies. He was also closely involved with India’s startup ecosystem, guiding early-stage ventures on scaling and digital expansion, while supporting private equity and venture capital firms on investment decisions.
His earlier stints include a brief role at Barclays Capital and operational experience at Jindal Power, giving him a mix of financial and industry exposure.
Academically, Aggarwal holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and has also been associated with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a PhD candidate and teaching assistant.
The appointment comes at a time when Emami Limited is looking to sharpen its growth strategy in a competitive consumer market. With a seasoned strategist now at the helm of growth, the company appears set to double down on transformation and expansion in the months ahead.
