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TCS welcomes finance veteran Sanjay Bhandarkar as independent director
MUMBAI: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has made a bullish move, roping in finance industry veteran Sanjay V. Bhandarkar as an additional director and independent non-executive director for a five-year term, effective from 4 March 2025, until 3 March 2030. The appointment, recommended by the nomination and remuneration committee, awaits shareholder approval.
When it comes to finance, investment banking, and corporate strategy, Bhandarkar is no newbie. He’s the man who played a pivotal role in shaping India’s financial advisory landscape. Having held leadership positions at Rothschild India and ICICI, he boasts an impressive track record in M&A, restructuring, and equity capital markets. If there’s a corporate puzzle to solve, chances are, Bhandarkar has already cracked a tougher one.
Bhandarkar’s expertise isn’t just limited to boardrooms. He has advised the Government of India on landmark projects, including the first-ever e-auctions for 3G and BWA spectrum, and played a critical role in restructuring the infamous Enron and GE-backed Dabhol power project. Simply put, he knows how to navigate the high-stakes financial chessboard.
Currently, Bhandarkar serves on the boards of Tata Power, HDFC Asset Management, Chemplast Sanmar, and Tata Projects. He also holds key roles in investment committees and advisory boards, lending his strategic mind to South Asia Growth Fund II and III and 1crowd, a seed capital stage investing platform.
With TCS being a global tech giant, what does an investment banking whiz bring to the table? Strategic foresight, financial acumen, and the ability to navigate complex business environments. The appointment of a seasoned finance professional is no coincidence. It’s a calculated move to ensure the company’s growth trajectory stays as ambitious as ever. Bhandarkar’s addition to the TCS board signals a sharper focus on financial strategy and governance.
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Ganesh Chana Sattu ropes in Ravindra Jadeja for new campaign
Cricketing all-rounder fronts ‘unnatural energy’ push for high-protein roasted gram flour drink.
MUMBAI: Ganesh Chana Sattu has just bowled a natural Yorker that feels positively superhuman and Ravindra Jadeja is the man delivering it. The nutrient-rich, high-protein roasted gram flour brand has launched a fresh campaign featuring the Indian cricketing legend. Conceptualised by TBWA\ Lintas, the campaign playfully explores how something truly natural can unlock extraordinary energy, using extreme visual exaggeration and Jadeja’s larger-than-life athleticism to show the power of sattu in action.
Rather than relying on dramatic storytelling, the film celebrates sattu as an age-old, completely natural ingredient that delivers performance so effective it borders on the unbelievable. It positions the drink as a refreshing, cool fuel for the body perfect for a generation seeking honest, high-protein nutrition without the hype.
Ganesh Consumer Products Limited director Devansh Mimani said, “Sattu has always been valued for its nutritional goodness. With this campaign, we wanted to showcase that energy in an engaging way. Ravindra Jadeja’s personality and athleticism helped us bring alive the idea that a natural drink can power seemingly unbelievable energy.”
TBWA\ Lintas unit creative director Tritirtha Chatterjee added, “The thought was to position Ganesh Sattu as a refreshing, cool drink that naturally powers the body. Ravindra Jadeja was the perfect fit to bring this idea alive. As an all-rounder, his game demands constant energy across batting, bowling and fielding.”
The campaign is now live across TV, digital platforms and social media channels, aiming to boost both brand awareness and product consideration among consumers looking for natural, high-protein alternatives.
In a category full of flashy promises, Ganesh Chana Sattu is quietly reminding everyone that sometimes the most powerful fuel comes from the simplest, most honest ingredients. With Jadeja on board, the brand has found the perfect all-rounder to prove that real energy doesn’t need artificial boosts, it just needs the right sattu.
