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Weekend Unwind with: Pulp Strategy’s Ambika Sharma
Mumbai: With another weekend upon us, it is time to unwind with the latest Q&A edition of Indiantelevision.com’s Weekend Unwind—a series of informal chats that peek into the minds of business executives through a fun lens in an attempt to get to know the person behind the title a little better.
In this week’s session, we have Pulp Strategy founder & MD Ambika Sharma.
With over 19 years in new marketing and product strategy, Ambika brings extensive experience in driving transformative growth through digital and technology with a focus on intelligent business solutions. Prior to founding Pulp Strategy, she held leadership roles in renowned international organisations. Pulp Strategy, under her leadership, is recognised as India’s youngest and most awarded independent agency, boasting 124 global and national accolades.
Without further ado here it goes…
Your mantra for life
Take life head on! Embrace change; it’s the only constant.
A book you are currently reading or plan to read
Currently into “The Art of War” by Sun Tzu
Your fitness mantra, especially during the pandemic
Swimming & Boxing.
Your comfort food
A warm bowl of homemade dal chawal (lentils and rice).
A quote or philosophy that keeps you going when the chips are down
“Tough times don’t last, tough people do.”
Your guilty pleasure
Indulging in a binge-worthy OTT series.
The last time you tried something new
Picked up shooting, after a long time.
A life lesson you learned the hard way
Trust your instincts; they rarely lead you wrong.
What gets you excited about life?
The thrill of exploring new cultures and places.
What’s on top of your bucket list?
To be a certified dive master.
If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be?
When people say, you cannot do something, empathize, they are coming from a place of self-doubt. Trust your gut. Go for it.
One thing you would most like to change about the world
Deeper awareness about our culture.
An activity that keeps you motivated and charged during tough times
Adventure sports are my therapy.
What lifts your spirits when life gets you down?
Motorcycles.
Your go-to stress buster
Motorcycles.
What lifts your spirits when life gets you down?
Time with family and motorcycle rides (preferably together).
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
