MAM
TAM Media offers possible solution to broadcasters’ ratings woes
MUMBAI: Even as the broadcast community gets ready to put the lights out on India‘s TV ratings, TAM Media CEO LV Krishnan has suggested that he is open to another conversation with the industry. He says that he is open to pulling out the people meters from LC1 markets and deploying them elsewhere where they are needed.
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TAM Media CEO LV Krishnan would like to sort out any confusion about the ratings. |
Krishnan agrees that reportage of the LC1 markets is pulling down the average TV ratings for broadcasters, but the broadcasters should have seen that coming before the data started emerging. He, however, says TAM is open to stepping back even if it is a retrograde step.
“Let us all come to the table and sort out any confusion that has arisen,” says Krishnan. “If everyone wants TAM to pull out of LC1 markets – that is the IBF, the ISA and the AAAI – we will do whatsoever is in the interests of the industry and ratings. But someone has to answer the government which has been insisting that we expand our footprint.”
Will the IBF, ISA and AAAI take up his offer?
Brands
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.
