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Clensta onboards Mamaearth senior leader Ashish Mishra as Co-founder and CBO
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
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Gurugram-based personal care brand Clensta has appointed Ashish Mishra as its Co-founder and Chief Business Officer (CBO) to help scale the brand's growth. Ashish, who previously headed business units at Mamaearth and worked with companies like Reliance and Tata Group, will oversee retail and online sales channels while driving growth in international, institutional, and alternate channels. Clensta, which offers sustainable personal care solutions, is backed by investors like Parineeti Chopra and the Royal Family of UAE. The brand is available on various online platforms and plans to expand its offline presence across 50+ cities.
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Honasa appoints Flipkartโs Yatish Bhargava as CBO
Entrackr
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29d ago
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Honasa appoints Flipkartโs Yatish Bhargava as CBO Honasa Consumer Limited, the parent company of Mamaearth, has appointed Yatish Bhargava as Chief Business Officer with immediate effect. The post had been vacant since February 28, following the resignation of Zairus Master, who left the Gurugram-based firm citing personal reasons. Bhargava will also be designated as a Senior Management Personnel, the company informed in a stock exchange filing. Bhargava brings over 17 years of experience in P&L management and leading large-scale teams across general trade, modern trade, and e-commerce. Prior to joining Honasa, he held senior leadership roles at Flipkart and Hindustan Unilever Limited. Recently, Honasa elevated Karan Bajwa, who had been serving as Senior Vice President of Human Resources, to Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), and Avinash Dhagat, formerly Senior Vice President of Supply Chain, to Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO).
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Solar Exports Are Booming, But Domestic Supply May Feel the Pinch: SolarSquare Co-Founder
OutlookIndia
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2m ago
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In an interview, SolarSquare Co-Founder Shreya Mishra discusses the impact of tariffs on Chinese solar panels, leading to increased exports from Indian manufacturers. While this provides new opportunities, it can also strain domestic supply. Mishra highlights that residential solar in India is rapidly growing, with expanded adoption across states. SolarSquare, a leader in residential solar, leverages a full-stack model and benefits from policy support. Challenges remain in component availability, but domestic manufacturing is expected to improve.
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Alvarez & Marsal onboards BCG veteran as managing director
VCCircle
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11m ago
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Management consultancy firm Alvarez & Marsal has hired Akhilesh Sahu, a former Boston Consulting Group (BCG) veteran, as a managing director for its industrial and consumer goods practices. Sahu brings over 16 years of experience in strategic consulting, with expertise in areas such as business transformation, product innovation, and digital transformation. His appointment aims to enhance Alvarez & Marsal's sectoral expertise and drive growth. This comes after the firm's recent expansion plans for Asia, including new senior leader hires in Australia and China.
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Mamaearth-parent elevates Karan Bajwa and Avinash Dhagat to CXO roles
Entrackr
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2m ago
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Honasa Consumer Limited, the parent company of personal care brand Mamaearth, has announced the elevation of two of its senior executives to top leadership positions, effective April 24. Karan Bajwa, who has been serving as Senior Vice President โ Human Resources, has been promoted to Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Meanwhile, Avinash Dhagat, formerly Senior Vice President โ Supply Chain, has been elevated to Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO). With these promotions, both Bajwa and Dhagat are now designated as senior management personnel of the company. Bajwa joined Honasa in April 2021 and brings experience from leading companies such as Airtel and Reckitt. Dhagat, also with Honasa since April 2021, has previously held key roles at LโOrรฉal, Supermax, and Ashok Leyland. The development comes soon after the resignation of Anuja Mishra as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Honasa. According to the circular filed by Honasa earlier this month, Varun Alagh, CEO and whole time director of the company, will be the interim charge of CMO. In Q3 FY25, Mamaearth returned to profitability with Rs 26 crore profit after tax and 5.9% YoY increase in its revenue to Rs 517 crore from Rs 488 crore in Q3 FY24.
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Investment in Mamaearth happened by chance: Titan Capitalโs Kunal Bahl
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Kunal Bahl, co-founder of Titan Capital and former Snapdeal founder, revealed that he decided to invest in Mamaearth after a bathroom encounter with the brand's shampoo bottle. His wife's recommendation from a moms' group on Facebook and a phone call to Mamaearth's founder, Varun Alagh, led to the investment. Bahl praised Mamaearth for its inspiring journey and profitability, noting that they built the company without the typical startup backgrounds and are beloved by consumers. Bahl and his Snapdeal co-founder are set to make a remarkable 100x return on their 2017 investment in Mamaearth through its IPO. The IPO received strong subscription from institutional buyers and retail investors.
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Invest4Edu onboards Hemika Tanwar and Chintan Kotak as cofounders
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Education fintech firm Invest4Edu has appointed Hemika Tanwar as co-founder and chief people officer, along with Chintan Kotak as co-founder and global business head. The company aims to expand its team and compete in India's growing ed-fintech market. Tanwar will focus on building the right human capital and maintaining the company's culture, while Kotak will help accelerate growth in India and establish a global presence. Invest4Edu addresses the issue of ineffective education planning, with 5000 users and assets under management of Rs20 crore. The company generates revenue through commissions on financial products and subscription fees for educational services.
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Pepperfry CEO Ambareesh Murty passes away due to cardiac arrest in Leh
Twitter
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1y ago
Medial
Ambareesh Murty, the Co-founder and CEO of Pepperfry, has sadly passed away due to a heart attack while in Leh. Ashish Shah, the company's Co-founder, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of his friend and mentor, urging prayers for strength for Murty's family and loved ones during this difficult time.
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GenAI startup Consint.AI raises Rs 5 Cr in seed round
Entrackr
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6m ago
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GenAI-driven healthcare insurance fraud and risk management firm Consint.AI has raised Rs 5 crore in its seed round led by Equanimity Ventures and Seafund. The proceeds will be deployed to scale operations through expanded sales outreach and ramp up the development of Generative AI Feature Suite for the Health AI platform. It will also support team expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and R&D efforts to strengthen its position as a leader in the health tech solutions market. Founded in 2020 by Ashish Chaturvedi and later joined by Swadeep Singh as co-founder, Consint.AI is a generative AI-driven healthcare fraud and risk management firm that aims to optimize healthcare claims transactions.
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Dineout Co-founder Vivek Kapoor quits to join AyushPay as CBO
YourStory
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2y ago
Medial
Vivek Kapoor, the Co-founder of Dineout, has revealed his departure from the company to take on the role of Co-founder and Chief Business Officer at AyushPay, a healthcare startup. Kapoor mentioned in a LinkedIn post that he had been an angel investor in AyushPay for a few years and had been providing guidance to the team. Now, he feels it is the right time for him to take a more active role in the company.
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Third Wave Coffee onboards former Devyani CEO after co-founder steps down
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
Third Wave Coffee has announced the appointment of Rajat Luthra, former CEO of Devyani International, as its new CEO after the co-founder stepped down. Luthra's appointment will be effective from the first quarter of FY25, and the co-founder will transition to become a member of the board. Third Wave Coffee operates around 100 stores in major Indian cities and posted net sales of Rs 31.7 crore in FY22. The company raised $35 million in a Series C funding round in September 2023.
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