MAM
Rashmi Bansal pens India’s givers’ guide
MUMBAI: Give and let live. That’s the mantra driving Live to Give, author and entrepreneur Rashmi Bansal’s latest book that celebrates India’s new-age philanthropists turning prosperity into purpose.
Launched in Delhi in partnership with Accelerate Indian Philanthropy (AIP), the book captures the journeys of 16 visionaries who are redefining giving, from business magnates to healthcare pioneers and family foundations. Among those featured are Ajit Issac, Binny Bansal, Harsh Mariwala, Dr Sunita Maheshwari, Kumari and SD Shibulal, and Rekha Jhunjhunwala, each embodying a unique philosophy of generosity.
Divided into three thoughtful sections: Prana (heart-led giving), Gyaan (strategic philanthropy), and Daan (trust-based giving), the book reveals not just how these leaders give, but why they do. Together, their stories form a powerful narrative of how India’s wealth creators are moving from success to significance.
“Live to Give is not about wealth itself, but what wealth can achieve when guided by purpose,” said Rashmi Bansal at the launch. “True legacy begins when success is shared.”
The book arrives at a time when India’s giving culture is evolving rapidly. With over 350 billionaires and a fast-growing pool of ultra-wealthy individuals, philanthropy is stepping out of the shadows of charity to become a catalyst for change.
The Convergence Foundation founder-CEO and AIP core founder Ashish Dhawan said, “Giving has always been part of India’s DNA. What’s new is the opportunity to make it transformative.”
Backed by Bushfair Publications, Live to Give will see follow-up launches in Mumbai and Bangalore this month, inviting readers to see wealth not as an end, but as a beginning.
Brands
Radico Khaitan appoints Kunal Madan as chief marketing officer
Promotions signal focus on premium spirits, global expansion and homegrown leadership
UTTAR PRADESH: Radico Khaitan has elevated two long-serving insiders to its top leadership team, signalling a bold push into premium spirits and global markets. Kunal Madan steps in as chief marketing officer, while Sudhir Upadhyay takes charge as chief sales officer, both part of what managing director Abhishek Khaitan calls a consciously built next-generation leadership bench.
“At Radico Khaitan, our growth has always been powered by people,” Khaitan said. “True leadership is not imported, it is cultivated.” He added that empowering internal talent ensures continuity while keeping the company globally competitive and future-ready.
Madan, with over 20 years of experience across global sales and marketing, will drive brand architecture, marketing strategy, and the premiumisation agenda, including travel retail. Upadhyay, who has 25 years in the industry and was most recently national sales head, will oversee distribution expansion and execution across markets.
The leadership reshuffle comes amid Radico’s intensified focus on premium spirits, a segment driving higher margins and international growth. Last year, Ajay Kakkar was brought on to head the Premium On-Trade vertical, targeting modern and institutional channels to boost presence in high-growth segments.
Meanwhile, Amar Sinha stepped down as chief operating officer after contributing across multiple growth phases. Khaitan acknowledged Sinha’s role in supporting the company’s trajectory, while Sinha described his tenure as “an absolute privilege,” crediting Khaitan’s leadership for shaping the company’s strategic direction.
With a homegrown leadership bench and a clear premium agenda, Radico Khaitan is set to accelerate its global expansion while doubling down on brand elevation and market impact.
