MAM
Zee Network appoints StarHub as ad sales agent
MUMBAI: As Hindi programming seems to be gaining momentum in Singapore, the Subhash Chandra-promoted Zee Network has appointed StarHub as its ad sales agent.
Zee had launched a dedicated beam for Singapore, last year to target Indian community in the South East Asian region.
Starting May, StarHub will co-ordinate all of Zee TV’s local airtime sales and programme sponsorships.
Confirming the development, the Zee Telefilms spokesperson said “The objective is to make the media-buying process effortless and smoother for our advertisers by having a dedicated media representative like StarHub to handle the advertising sales of Zee TV in Singapore.”.
The partnership between the two will also empower advertisers to tailor its advertising to reach the Singapore market segment effectively
The Zee TV feed is on the StarHub network that services cable homes in Singapore .
Zee TV is carried on StarHub Digital Cable Channel 90, and offers a variety of programmes that include primetime comedy and drama series, television movies, mini-series, theatrical films, children’s programmes, and game shows.
StarHub’s existing channels Sun TV, Star Plus and Sony Entertainment Television cater to the Indian community .
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.
