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TradeSmart – arm of VNS Finance appoints Rohit Onkar as Chief Growth Officer
MUMBAI: TradeSmart discount broking space announced the appointment of Rohit Onkar as its Chief Growth Officer. With over a decade of trailblasing experience in digital business landscapes, Rohit brings a drive for transformative growth strategies.
Rohit is a luminary in the realm of digital marketing, boasting more than 12 years dedicated to architecting and nurturing digital enterprises. His illustrious career showcases crafting growth engines that propel customer acquisition and pioneering retention strategies that optimise customer lifetime value.
“As a seasoned Digital First marketing leader, I’ve always seen growth as more than numbers; it’s about sustainable innovation,” Rohit emphasises. He is renowned for driving businesses from steady ground to exponential growth, having orchestrated impressive transitions from 1X to 10X in his previous endeavours. At TradeSmart, his visionary goal is to elevate the company from its current thriving 10X status to an extraordinary 100X growth trajectory.
Prior to TradeSmart, Rohit wielded his strategic acumen to businesses, transforming small enterprises into profitable powerhouses. “My philosophy is clear: Growth should be profitable and sustainable,” Rohit affirms. His leadership ethos revolves around crafting innovative solutions to acquire and retain customers, anchored in a profound understanding of the dynamic digital marketing landscape.
Prior to taking up this role, Rohit set up the digital marketing centre of excellence at Loylty Rewardz, India’s loyalty management company which is now a part of the BillDesk Group. He also led the brand launch of Rupay Cards and UPI during his association with NPCI.
Rohit’s passion for steering business growth through digital channels. He is not just a leader; also an active investor and advisor, channelling his expertise to catalyse revenue multiplication across various companies.
“I’m honoured to spearhead TradeSmart’s monumental growth journey,” Rohit expresses. “Together, we’ll transcend boundaries, driving innovation, and setting new benchmarks in the digital marketplace.”
Rohit Onkar, an alumnus of IIM Calcutta, brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record to TradeSmart. His strategic vision and commitment to sustainable growth make him an invaluable asset. TradeSmart is a venture of the larger organisation, VNS finance and embodies the same principles of trust and transparency within itself.
Established in 1994, VNS is one of the stock, commodities and currency broking companies in India.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
