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RBL Bank appoints chess grandmaster D Gukesh as brand ambassador
Mumbai: RBL Bank, one of India’s leading private sector banks, proudly announces the appointment of Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh as its brand ambassador. At just 18 years old, Gukesh exemplifies boldness, innovation, and strategic brilliance—values that mirror RBL Bank’s commitment to helping customers achieve their financial goals.
Gukesh, the youngest-ever contender for the World Chess Championship and the third-youngest grandmaster to surpass a chess rating of 2700, is set to challenge reigning world champion Ding Liren this week in Singapore (23 November–13 December 2024). His journey from prodigy to global competitor embodies the spirit of thoughtful planning and excellence that RBL Bank brings to its customers.
RBL Bank, MD & CEO, R Subramaniakumar said, “In life, as in chess, every move counts – and at RBL Bank, we understand the importance of helping our customers make the right financial moves. Partnering with Gukesh is a perfect strategic alignment for us, as his exceptional ability to think several moves ahead mirrors our approach to thoughtful financial planning. His journey from a prodigy to a grandmaster reflects the kind of strategic excellence we aim to bring to our customers’ financial lives. RBL Bank family and RBL Bank customers extend our heartfelt wishes for Gukesh’s victory at the World Chess Championship 2024.”
Expressing his enthusiasm, Gukesh shared, “This partnership with RBL Bank represents a significant move in my journey. The Bank’s approach to helping customers align their financial goals with precision and foresight reminds me of a winning strategy. Their commitment to building customer wealth with stability through innovative solutions shows the same level of strategic thinking that chess demands. I am excited to partner with an institution that understands that success, whether in chess or in financial planning, comes from thinking ahead and making wise moves at the right time.”
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Time brings TIME100 Next franchise to India with Reliance
List to spotlight 100 emerging leaders, gala set for December 2026 in Mumbai.
MUMBAI: It’s about time India’s next wave got a global spotlight and now, it’s on the list. New York-headquartered Time is expanding its TIME100 Next franchise to India, partnering with Reliance Industries Limited to launch TIME100 Next India, its first international extension of the rising leaders platform. The announcement was made at the Time100 Gala in New York by Jessica Sibley and Nita Mukesh Ambani, signalling a strategic push to tap into India’s growing influence across sectors.
The India edition will recognise 100 emerging leaders from the country and the global Indian diaspora, spanning business, science, sports, arts and social impact. The list will be curated by Time’s editorial team and published online, continuing the franchise’s focus on identifying individuals shaping the future.
The initiative will culminate in a gala event scheduled for December 2026 at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, anchoring the platform within India’s cultural and business ecosystem.
TIME’s broader Time100 franchise has steadily expanded its global footprint since 2021 through events and impact-led initiatives. Executives noted that India’s growing pool of influential voices and innovators made it a natural next step for the platform’s international ambitions.
For Reliance, the partnership aligns with its broader push to support emerging talent and ideas on a global stage. For Time, it marks a timely bet on India not just as a market, but as a talent engine shaping the next chapter of global leadership.
