Brands
Vipin Kapooria returns to Flipkart as vice president, business finance
Ex-Blinkit CFO rejoins e-commerce giant to steer strategy and profits
MUMBAI: Flipkart has brought back a familiar face to its finance ranks. Vipin Kapooria has been reappointed as vice president, business finance, returning to the e-commerce major’s senior leadership after a brief stint away.
In his new role, Kapooria will oversee business finance strategy and work closely with category heads and leadership teams to sharpen financial discipline, boost profitability and support growth across key businesses. His return signals Flipkart’s intent to tighten the numbers even as it scales operations.
Kapooria rejoins the company after serving as chief financial officer at quick commerce platform Blinkit from September 2024 to January 2026. Before that, he spent more than four years at Flipkart, most recently as vice president, business finance, where he handled finance for high-value categories such as mobiles, electronics and large appliances.
His earlier stint at the company also included roles as senior director and director of business finance, making this a homecoming rather than a fresh arrival.
Over a career spanning more than two decades, Kapooria has built a finance résumé that cuts across e-commerce, hospitality, food services, manufacturing and IT. He has held senior finance roles at OYO, where he served as vice president for new businesses, as well as at Yum! Restaurants International, Whirlpool and Birlasoft.
With experience ranging from treasury and financial planning to category-level profit management, Kapooria is expected to bring both discipline and deal-making instincts back to Flipkart’s finance corridors. His return adds another seasoned hand to the company’s leadership bench as it prepares for its next phase of growth.
Brands
Davidoff appoints Ahaan Panday as first Brand Ambassador for India
Actor to front new chapter as brand launches Cool Elixir fragrance.
MUMBAI: Davidoff has just found its perfect new splash in India and he comes with star power and a cool, confident vibe. The iconic Swiss fragrance house has announced actor Ahaan Panday as its first-ever Brand Ambassador for India, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s journey in one of its most dynamic markets. Ahaan Panday, known for his fresh energy and strong connect with younger audiences, embodies the modern Davidoff man self-assured yet carefree, ambitious yet grounded. His appointment aligns perfectly with the brand’s “gentleman adventurer” philosophy of adventure, refinement, and living life with intensity.
Sharing his excitement, Ahaan said: “Davidoff is one of those brands I’ve always associated with memories growing up. Cool Water was probably the first perfume I ever tried. To now be named Davidoff’s first Brand Ambassador for India feels incredibly special. I’ve always seen Davidoff as a symbol of confidence and staying true to who you are.”
The collaboration coincides with the launch of Davidoff’s latest global fragrance, Cool Elixir: The New Oud Treasure. This bold composition reinterprets freshness with depth and intensity, featuring a noble oud accord layered with lavandin absolute and rose oxide.
For decades, Davidoff has enjoyed cult status in urban India. With Ahaan Panday now leading the charge, the brand is set to strengthen its cultural presence and connect with a new generation of fragrance enthusiasts through a more contemporary and relatable voice.
In the competitive world of luxury fragrances, Davidoff has made a splash by choosing a young, authentic Indian talent to carry its legacy forward. Expect the scent of success — because when Ahaan Panday teams up with Davidoff, the fragrance game in India is about to get even cooler.
