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Patanjali to partner e-tailers to boost sales
MUMBAI: In its most recent move to provide a fillip to sales, Baba Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved is likely to partner with eight leading e-tailers and aggregators to give a big push to online sales of its swadeshi range of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) products. Some of Patanjali’s products are already available on several online platforms through various other sellers but this would allow the Haridwar-based firm to systematically place its range of products, said a company official.
The Haridwar-based company is expected to enter into agreements this month with major online retailers such as Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm Mall, 1MG, Big Basket, Grofers, Shopclues and Snapdeal, a step through which its range of products will be available on various online platforms.
Patanjali will be organising a function on 16 January where representatives of all the online companies are expected to attend it along with Ramdev and the company’s MD Acharya Balkrishna.
Patanjali spokesperson S K Tijarawala said, “We are now going into it in a massive way. Now, we would have an organised and systematic agreement with the players to place our all product online, so that it could reach to customers to the end point.”
These partnerships with e-tailers will be in addition to its own portal patanjaliayurved.net, wherein the company is already selling its products online. “This would change the scenario of whole FMCG trade through online. Through this arrangement, Patanjali’s product could be served across the globe,” he added.
However, he refused to share further details and arrangements with the online retailers.
Recently, Patanjali had forayed into kids and adult diapers and affordable sanitary napkins segments. Last month, it had also announced venturing into solar equipment manufacturing. Besides the FMCG segment, Patanjali is present in other sectors such as education and healthcare. In 2016-17, it had crossed a turnover of Rs 10,500 crore and aims a two-fold growth this fiscal.
Brands
Pocket FM elevates Lalit Gangwar to COO to drive global growth
Founding member to lead operations, monetisation and expansion across markets
MUMBAI: Pocket FM has elevated Lalit Gangwar to chief operating officer, tasking the founding team member with leading global business operations as the company sharpens its international growth strategy.
In his new role, Gangwar will oversee end-to-end operations across markets, including growth, monetisation and execution for the company’s audio business. The appointment comes as Pocket FM looks to strengthen its operating foundation and build a more predictable, scalable global business.
Gangwar has been closely involved in shaping the company’s trajectory from its early days. He played a key role in building the growth and marketing playbook in India, helping the platform scale to over 150 million users within its first year and establish a strong foothold in the audio storytelling category.
He later led Pocket FM’s expansion into the United States, where he set up teams, defined market strategy and drove scale, contributing significantly to the company’s international ambitions.
Pocket FM co-founder and CEO Rohan Nayak said, “Lalit has been central to Pocket FM’s journey from the very beginning. He has built our growth engine and scaled our business across markets.” He added that the company’s focus on nurturing internal talent makes Gangwar a natural choice to lead the next phase.
Gangwar said, “Pocket FM has always been driven by a simple belief that powerful stories can travel across borders and create meaningful impact.” He noted that the company will continue to focus on scaling markets, investing in AI-led storytelling and strengthening monetisation.
As COO, Gangwar is expected to bring greater operating discipline while building systems, talent and processes to support long-term growth.
With leadership continuity and a clear global focus, Pocket FM appears to be turning the page to its next chapter, one that aims to take its storytelling playbook well beyond home turf.
