Brands
P.V. Sindhu Panasonic Batteries’ face for 3 yrs
MUMBAI: PV Sindhu, the 2016 Olympic silver medalist, currently ranked World No.6, dawns a new role starting today as the brand ambassador of Panasonic Energy India Co. Ltd – one of India’s largest manufacturer & supplier of dry cell batteries and lighting products.
The 21 year old, ace-badminton player has been signed on for Panasonic’s Battery division for the next three years as a part of strategic decision to enrich the brand image and challenge the ‘numero uno’ position.
“Panasonic batteries have always been known for its performance and reliability. I am looking forward to carry forth this communication and be a part of the growth journey,” stated Sindhu at the event.
“PV Sindhu exudes power and performance through her sport. These are precisely the traits that Panasonic Batteries are known for,” stated Panasonic India and South-Asia president and CEO Manish Sharma.
Panasonic Energy CMD M. Morikawa added, “PV Sindhu seemed a natural extension to Panasonic Batteries. Both are best known for their consistency and are aggressively growing to clinch the numero uno position.”
Born in Hyderabad, Ms. Sindhu is the youngest recipient of India’s fourth highest civilian honor, the Padma Shri. She is the youngest and the very first Indian shuttler to have reached the finals of a women’s singles event in an Olympics badminton event. She’s also a recipient of other prestigious awards such as Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award and CNN-IBN Indian of the Year in Sports among others.
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.
