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Sansui claims CTV sales in October
MUMBAI: Sansui India has achieved for the first time, record sales of over 80,000 colour television (CTV) sets in the last one month.
This fiscal, Sansui is targeting a market share of 10 per cent, a 2.5 per cent increase over current figure of 7.5 per cent, an official release states.
For the Diwali season, Sansui India added six new models to its existing basket of products. ‘Smart Eye’ – is available in three new models – 14, 20 and 21 inches and ‘Studio Series’ with features like 11- program memory, self demonstration, selectable picture and sound in several modes. DVD / VCD / LD compatibility etc., is available in 20, 21 and 29 inches.
Meanwhile, Sansui India has also strengthened its dealership network and the total number of dealers, including direct and indirect dealers, stands at about 6,000. Last year, the company sold 450,000 CTV units.
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.
