UNLOCKING BRAND WISDOM
Conversations with Marketing Visionaries
Join us as we explore the minds behind India’s most
impactful marketing campaigns and discover the
future of marketing.
Apurva Jani
Marketing Director, Intel
Maneesh Krishnamurthy
Head of Marketing (Eyecare), Titan
Akash Jain
Head of Media, Flipkart
Archana Balaraman
Category Manager, Britannia
Megha Talwar
Consultant - Field Marketing, Small Business Solutions, Dell Technologies
Chandan Khaitan
Chief Executive Officer, Muthoot Fincorp ONE
Achanta Sriram
Asia Pacific Paid Media Leader, IBM
Namita Adavi
Partner & Head - GCCs (India), Zinnov
Abhinav Sharma
Vice President - Marketing, Ultraviolette
Devam Sardana
Business Head, Lemonn
Saurabh Shekhar
Chief Marketing Officer, Tata AIG
Sujay Rachh
Chief Marketing Officer, Nuvama
MVS Murthy
Chief Marketing Officer, Federal Bank
Prahlad Salian
Head of Corporate Communications, BSE
Arti Saxena
Director & Head of Marketing - India, World Gold Council
Abraham Alapatt
President & Group Head - Marketing, Thomas Cook India
Naved Chaudhary
Head of Marketing & Public Relations, Ingram Micro
Suneet Singh
Senior VP - Marketing, Whiteland Corporation
Maneesh Mishra
Chief Product & Marketing Officer, Bandhan Life
Kedarswamy Ravangave
Head of Marketing, Consumer & Commercial Banking, Kotak Mahindra Bank
Dr. Vishesh Rawat
Vice President & Head of Marketing, M2K Group
Nikhil Aggarwal
Director, Signature Global
Subhankar Sengupta
CMO & Head Alternate Channels, IndiaFirst Life Insurance
Manoj Dobhal
CEO, Dish TV India Ltd.
Shalini Rao
CMO, BIAL
Anil Gurnani
Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, TTK Prestige
Tuhina Pandey
CMO India & South Asia, IBM
Vishak Raman
VP - Sales, India & SAARC, SEA & ANZ, Fortinet
Anaida Parvaneh
Chief Creative Officer, 25 Residences (Hubtown)
Amir Husain
President - Sales & Marketing, 4S Developers
Akshay Gupta
Executive Director, Tivoli Hospitality Group
Sandeep Walunj
Executive Director & Group CMO, Motilal Oswal Financial Services
Darshana Shah
CMO, Aditya Birla Capital
Dr. Ritu Mittal Garg
Chief Growth & Innovation Officer, Fortis Healthcare
Siddhartha Sood
Head - Marketing & Corporate Communications, Gaurs Group
Anju Munjal
SVP, Usha International
Shubhranshu Singh
Ex-CMO, TATA Motors CV
Yukti Nagpal
Director, Gulshan Group
Dr. Upasana Arora
MD & CEO, Yashoda Super Speciality Hospitals
FEATURED EPISODE
Namita Adavi
Partner & Head - GCCs (India), Zinnov
In HT Brand Leadership Series Episode 8, Namita Adavi, Partner & Head – GCCs (India) at Zinnov, explores how Global Capability Centers are transforming from backend support units to strategic brand builders. She shares how Indian GCCs are shaping global narratives, leveraging AI and automation, and marketing their invisible impact with clarity and consistency.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
IN ACTION
From crafting omnichannel experiences to driving customer centric
innovation, hear directly from the experts steering brands through the
complexities of modern marketing.
Episode 1
Apurva Jani
Marketing Director, Intel
This episode covers Apurva’s journey across automotive, healthcare & technology sectors, where he emphasizes simplicity in marketing and the human connection behind it.
Episode 2
Maneesh Krishnamurthy
Head of Marketing (Eyecare), Titan
This episode features Maneesh as he reflects on his 14-year long journey with Titan and product innovations in the eyecare segment in detail. He also shares his insights on emerging marketing trends.
Episode 3
Akash Jain
Head of Media, Flipkart
This episode features Akash Jain as he unpacks Flipkart’s Big Billion Days, discussing quick commerce, AI-driven strategies, and the enduring relevance of print media.
Episode 4
Archana Balaraman
Category Manager, Britannia
This episode uncovers insights from Archana Balaraman as she shares how Britannia crafts coffee-pairing cookies, uses AI for magical product innovation, and blends nostalgia with data for iconic campaigns.
Episode 5
Megha Talwar
Consultant- Field Marketing, Small Business Solutions, Dell Technologies
This episode uncovers insights from Megha Talwar on small business marketing, ROI-driven strategies, and Dell’s support for India’s startup ecosystem.
Episode 6
Chandan Khaitan
Chief Executive Officer, Muthoot Fincorp ONE
This episode explores Chandan Khaitan’s vision for a fintech super app, AI in financial services, and the power of simplified user journeys.
Episode 7
Achanta Sriram
Asia Pacific Paid Media Leader, IBM
This episode features Achanta Sriram as he shares IBM’s approach to AI-led paid media, long-term brand building, and tech storytelling at scale.
Episode 8
Namita Adavi
Partner & Head - GCCs (India), Zinnov
Namita Adavi explains how Indian GCCs are stepping into the spotlight—marketing their global impact and brand value from behind the scenes.
Episode 9
Abhinav Sharma
Vice President - Marketing, Ultraviolette
Abhinav Sharma talks about building Ultraviolette into a lifestyle-driven EV brand and the storytelling behind India’s electric superbike.
Episode 10
Devam Sardana
Business Head, Lemonn
Devam Sardana on how Lemonn is simplifying wealth creation - through trust, gamification, and financial tools that work for the next generation.
Episode 11
Saurabh Shekhar
Chief Marketing Officer, Tata AIG
This episode uncovers insights from Saurabh Shekhar on reinventing insurance for new-age India, with digital transformation, data-led storytelling, and customer-first strategies at the core of Tata AIG’s evolution.
Episode 12
Sujay Rachh
Chief Marketing Officer, Nuvama
This episode uncovers insights from Sujay Rachh on transforming Edelweiss Wealth into Nuvama; balancing legacy and aspiration, rebranding in a regulated space, and redefining wealth management through storytelling.
Episode 13
MVS Murthy
Chief Marketing Officer, Federal Bank
MVS Murthy reveals how Federal Bank balances tech and trust, builds emotion-rich campaigns, and reimagines marketing for India’s evolving financial landscape.
Episode 14
Prahlad Salian
Head of Corporate Communications, BSE
This episode uncovers insights from Prahlad Salian on how smart storytelling, clear communication, and cultural relevance are helping BSE connect with the next generation of investors across India.
Episode 15
Arti Saxena
Director & Head of Marketing - India, World Gold Council
This episode uncovers insights from Arti Saxena on redefining gold for India’s purpose-driven youth: through storytelling, cultural relevance, and campaigns like “You Are Gold” that turn tradition into self-expression.
Episode 16
Abraham Alapatt
President & Group Head - Marketing, Thomas Cook India
This episode uncovers insights from Abraham Alapatt on how Thomas Cook India blends legacy with agility: navigating crises, evolving with the modern traveller, and leading with trust in a fast-changing travel landscape.
Episode 17
Naved Chaudhary
Head of Marketing & Public Relations, Ingram Micro
Naved Chaudhary reveals how Ingram Micro’s marketing team drives ROI through CRM, retargeting, and content, while scaling a platform-led future with human empathy.
Episode 18
Suneet Singh
Senior VP - Marketing, Whiteland Corporation
Suneet Singh shares how Whiteland is creating hospitality-led branded homes, blending global best practices with Indian values to deliver emotional and premium experiences.
Episode 19
Maneesh Mishra
Chief Product & Marketing Officer, Bandhan Life
Maneesh Mishra shares how Bandhan Life is reimagining insurance as a life companion built on empathy, simplicity, and trust.
Episode 20
Kedarswamy Ravangave
Head of Marketing, Consumer & Commercial Banking, Kotak Mahindra Bank
Kedarswamy Ravangave reveals how Kotak is making banking more personal, agile, and emotionally resonant in a digital-first India.
Episode 21
Dr. Vishesh Rawat
Vice President & Head of Marketing, M2K Group
Dr. Vishesh Rawat highlights how customer-centricity and digital innovation are transforming real estate into a trust-driven experience.
Episode 22
Nikhil Aggarwal
Director, Signature Global
Nikhil Aggarwal reveals how Signature Global is building sustainable and customer-centric homes with a focus on transparency, trust, and purpose-driven community design.
Episode 23
Subhankar Sengupta
CMO & Head Alternate Channels, IndiaFirst Life Insurance
Subhankar Sengupta showcases how IndiaFirst Life is making insurance simpler, inclusive, and accessible across India’s diverse markets.
Episode 24
Manoj Dobhal
CEO, Dish TV India Ltd.
Manoj Dobhal shares how Dish TV is evolving from a DTH provider to a multi-screen content destination with platforms like WATCHO and FLIQS.
Episode 25
Shalini Rao
CMO, BIAL
Shalini Rao reveals how Kempegowda International Airport is redefining travel by transforming airports into 24/7 destinations of experiences.
Episode 26
Anil Gurnani
Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, TTK Prestige
Anil Gurnani unpacks how TTK Prestige is innovating beyond products to create modern kitchens shaped by consumer culture and aspiration.
Episode 27
Tuhina Pandey
CMO India & South Asia, IBM
Tuhina Pandey explains why responsible AI is responsible business, and how humanized storytelling makes technology meaningful.
Episode 28
Vishak Raman
VP - Sales, India & SAARC, SEA & ANZ, Fortinet
Vishak Raman shares how Fortinet is reshaping cybersecurity with AI-powered platforms and a unified approach to global trust.
Episode 29
Anaida Parvaneh
Chief Creative Officer, 25 Residences (Hubtown)
Anaida Parvaneh explores buyer psychology and how purpose-led storytelling builds deeper connections in real estate branding.
Episode 30
Amir Husain
President - Sales & Marketing, 4S Developers
Amir Husain reflects on three decades of real estate, stressing how trust, timely delivery, and customer-first strategies build lasting value.
Episode 31
Akshay Gupta
Executive Director, Tivoli Hospitality Group
Akshay Gupta shares how Tivoli is reinventing hospitality with Instagram-worthy venues, Wedcation, and hyperlocal expansions.
Episode 32
Sandeep Walunj
Executive Director & Group CMO, Motilal Oswal Financial Services
Sandeep Walunj highlights how personalization, AI, and experience-driven storytelling are reshaping BFSI marketing.
Episode 33
Darshana Shah
CMO, Aditya Birla Capital
Darshana Shah shares how BFSI marketing is shifting from product-first to people-first, powered by GenAI and digital innovation.
Episode 34
Dr. Ritu Mittal Garg
Chief Growth & Innovation Officer, Fortis Healthcare
Dr. Ritu Mittal Garg explains how innovation and empathy are driving the future of healthcare at Fortis.
Episode 35
Siddhartha Sood
Head - Marketing & Corporate Communications, Gaurs Group
Siddhartha Sood reveals how Gaurs Group is building aspirational townships powered by trust, innovation, and sustainability.
Episode 36
Anju Munjal
SVP, Usha International
Anju Munjal shares how Usha is balancing its 90-year-old legacy with fresh relevance for new generations of consumers.
Episode 37
Shubhranshu Singh
Ex-CMO, TATA Motors CV
Shubhranshu Singh explains how storytelling, data, and digital shifts are reshaping marketing in commercial vehicles.
Episode 38
Yukti Nagpal
Director, Gulshan Group
Yukti Nagpal explores how bold vision, data-driven insights, and wellness-focused design are redefining luxury in real estate.
Episode 39
Dr. Upasana Arora
MD & CEO, Yashoda Super Speciality Hospitals
Dr. Upasana Arora shares how Yashoda Hospitals scaled with empathy, innovation, and a deep commitment to patient safety.
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KNOWLEDGE BYTES
BY MARKETING LEADERS
I prefer the phrase ‘Harmonised
Retail’ which is coined by
Forbes as more appropriate for
the retail industries because
Omnichannel is not today what
it was put out to be.
Maneesh Krishnamurthy
Head of Marketing (Eyecare),
Titan
Marketing is not about B2C or B2B, it’s more of B2H, we market to human beings at the end of the day.
Apurva Jani
Marketing Director, Intel
Think Disruptive, Think Unique, Think Scale
Akash Jain
Head of Media, Flipkart
Develop a love for the brand that you work on. It keeps you invested in the job and helps you think of new and interesting ways to engage consumers.
Archana Balaraman
Category Manager, Britannia
“ROI is extremely important, you have to deliver the bang for the buck and that’s imperative. There’s no two ways around it.”
Megha Talwar
Consultant- Field Marketing, Small Business Solutions, Dell Technologies
“Have the tenacity of failing but getting back up and creating once more, as long as you are clear what your customers are looking for.”
Chandan Khaitan
Chief Executive Officer, Muthoot Fincorp ONE
“If you are in the field of marketing, your days of studies are never finished, you have to keep on studying and understanding new trends, keep yourself abreast of the technology changes. If you can keep on doing that, you will keep on innovating and creating extraordinary customer journeys and experiences.”
Achanta Sriram
Asia Pacific Paid Media Leader, IBM
"You need to move from talent based narrative to business and outcome based narratives which will go a long way in pushing the GCC ecosystem forward."
Namita Adavi
Partner & Head - GCCs (India), Zinnov
"Storytelling is at the heart of building consideration."
Abhinav Sharma
Vice President - Marketing, Ultraviolette
"Financial inclusion has been done very well over the last decade. Now maybe it's the time for wealth inclusion."
Devam Sardana
Business Head, Lemonn
“In today’s market, impact isn’t optional. Every rupee spent must justify its return, because efficiency isn’t a luxury, it’s a mandate.”
Saurabh Shekhar
Chief Marketing Officer, Tata AIG
“Repositioning isn’t just a new logo, it’s a new lens. It’s about aligning culture, clarity, and customer truth to build a brand that’s ready for what’s next.”
Sujay Rachh
Chief Marketing Officer, Nuvama
"A brand has to always keep building for the customer who's not in the room or for the next generation of customers."
MVS Murthy
Chief Marketing Officer, Federal Bank
“Financial literacy isn’t about flooding people with data. It’s about speaking their language, with clarity that converts curiosity into confidence.”
Prahlad Salian
Head of Corporate Communications, BSE
“In a world chasing trends, timelessness needs a voice. Gold isn’t just bought, it’s believed in.”
Arti Saxena
Director & Head of Marketing - India, World Gold Council
“In travel marketing, consistency builds trust, but reinvention drives relevance. The brands that last aren’t just seen, they’re felt, across every touchpoint.”
Abraham Alapatt
President & Group Head - Marketing, Thomas Cook India
"If you empower your team like owners, they’ll drive results like leaders."
Naved Chaudhary
Head of Marketing & Public Relations, Ingram Micro
"It is only the experience which matter in the real estate - how you make your customer feel."
Suneet Singh
Senior VP - Marketing, Whiteland Corporation
“A young marketeer should focus on the digital side because that is going to be the future.”
Maneesh Mishra
Chief Product & Marketing Officer, Bandhan Life
“There is no tussle between performance and brand marketing anymore. They are all seen as one and the magic is when you see them connected and as one funnel.”
Kedarswamy Ravangave
Head of Marketing, Consumer & Commercial Banking, Kotak Mahindra Bank
“Hand holding of the customer is paramount nowadays, especially in such a high value transaction sector like real estate.”
Dr. Vishesh Rawat
Vice President & Head of Marketing, M2K Group
“If anyone does not right now converge into tech-driven formats like tech-driven sales, tech-driven marketing, or tech-driven community living applications, I think they'll be left behind.”
Nikhil Aggarwal
Director, Signature Global
“BFSI is a fabulous space for young marketers, particularly because the buying patterns are changing very fast. It will be exciting for new entrants to figure out how to influence…customers they have never met.”
Subhankar Sengupta
CMO & Head Alternate Channels, IndiaFirst Life Insurance
“I really do encourage people to make mistakes..but what is critical is to immediately learn from those mistakes, otherwise you cease to grow.”
Manoj Dobhal
CEO, Dish TV India Ltd.
“Understand your value proposition and always keep the consumer at the center of everything that you do.”
Shalini Rao
CMO, BIAL
“I believe that your brand should be such into its category that people should aspire to have that brand..profit will automatically come.”
Anil Gurnani
Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, TTK Prestige
“Humanizing technology, making it to the doorstep of people, I think that’s where the cookie crumbles.”
Tuhina Pandey
CMO India & South Asia, IBM
“We all should be aware of the cyber issues around us and make ourselves prepared…Cybersecurity is not a specialist technology problem, it’s everybody’s common problem.”
Vishak Raman
VP - Sales, India & SAARC, SEA & ANZ, Fortinet
“When you look at marketing anything, the first thing you need to look at is the country, the people, the culture, the strengths, the weaknesses, the essence of the place…and I think Indians are strongly emotional.”
Anaida Parvaneh
Chief Creative Officer, 25 Residences (Hubtown)
“If a customer is talking to you and he believes you know your products, he will believe you.”
Amir Husain
President - Sales & Marketing, 4S Developers
“Social media’s relevance now has increased so much that personal and brand pages are being used as catalogues…and everything has to be picture perfect.”
Akshay Gupta
Executive Director, Tivoli Hospitality Group
“Marketing is always about the other person, it is about the trust and faith that a customer puts in your brand.”
Sandeep Walunj
Executive Director & Group CMO, Motilal Oswal Financial Services
“The world is moving towards personalisation, today it is not just about knowing your customers, but also putting them into different personas and cohorts, and creating products/solutions which really help them.”
Darshana Shah
CMO, Aditya Birla Capital
“Whenever people see the communication from a healthcare brand, it should not be about selling, it should be about empowering them with something.”
Dr. Ritu Mittal Garg
Chief Growth & Innovation Officer, Fortis Healthcare
“In real estate, it is only about trust. It is only about deliveries, about your past track records if you have delivered…because it’s a very high ticket value product.”
Siddhartha Sood
Head - Marketing & Corporate Communications, Gaurs Group
“Marketing and communication is a lot more data driven today…but one thing that is constant and hasn’t changed at all is the core of marketing, which is knowing your consumer and delivering value.”
Anju Munjal
SVP, Usha International
“Evolution in digital terms is allowing people to celebrate their differences but at the same time have easy access to what everybody else is all about.”
Shubhranshu Singh
Ex-CMO, TATA Motors CV
“I think luxury is the only word with no definition because it is different for you and different for me. It’s different for me 5 years ago, it’s different for me today. Luxury is the only thing that evolves with us.”
Yukti Nagpal
Director, Gulshan Group
“The most important thing in a hospital is the patient. If the patient is safe, you need not do anything, no marketing is required…our patients are sending in more patients.”
Dr. Upasana Arora
MD & CEO, Yashoda Super Speciality Hospitals
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