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Samsung, Reckitt pay up dues
NEW DELHI: A tough stance against errant companies has helped broadcasters get back outstanding dues in jiffy.
Only into the second day of an embargo put on three companies, has resulted in Samsung and Reckitt Benckiser clearing their dues.
The embargo, however, continues on Motorola, which means that no broadcaster-member of Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) would accept any advertisement from the telecom company.
Earlier in the month, a joint committee of the IBF and Association of Advertising Agencies in India (AAAI) had decided that no television channel would accept ads from 10 November from three chronic defaulters — Samsung, Reckitt Benckiser and Motorola — till they pay up their dues.
The IBF-AAAI joint committee has also warned that such delaying tactics would not be tolerated and embargoes would be placed more frequently on truant advertisers.
From the time IBF was set up, the total outstanding dues of all channels have been drastically reduced to the present figure of Rs 800 million. At one time this figure had crossed RS 2 billion.
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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.
