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Amit Agarwal has been appointed as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Croma, marking his return to a full-time leadership role after an impactful stint as a fractional CBO and marketing consultant for several high-growth digital-first and D2C brands. Over the past year, he partnered with multiple startups across consumer tech, health tech, food, baby care, and ad-tech, driving scale journeys from 1-10 and 10-100, including a health-tech startup that secured an “all-shark deal” on Shark Tank India. He also contributed as a Senior Mentor (Apostle) at T-Hub and a Mentor with IIM Raipur’s STEM program, enabling early-stage ventures to accelerate growth. With over two decades of experience, Amit Agarwal has held senior leadership roles at Viacom18 Media Private Limited, Google, Unilever, Jet Airways, and GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P. (GSK). At Google, he scaled the Mid-Market & SMBs Ads business to over $6B+ per quarter, while at Unilever he led global marketing for brands such as Surf Excel, Pureit, and Blueair, driving category-defining innovations and acquisitions in India, China, and beyond. His diverse experience across Croma, Viacom18, Unilever, Jet Airways, and GSK reflects his expertise in brand building, P&L leadership, global marketing, and digital transformation—making him a strong catalyst for Croma’s next phase of consumer-led growth. #AmitAgarwal #Croma #Google #Unilever #Viacom18 #JetAirways #GSK #LeadershipAppointment #MarketingLeadership #DigitalTransformation #D2Cgrowth #cxolanes #AppointmentNews

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Bengaluru-based Asaya, a research-driven skincare brand, has raised ₹28 crore in pre-Series A funding led by RPSG Capital, with participation from Dot & Key Skincare founders Suyash Saraf and Anisha Agarwal Saraf, along with existing investors OTP Ventures and Huddle Ventures. Founded by Neeraj Biyani, along with two FMCG and consumer industry veterans with over 23 years of experience each, Asaya focuses on solving hyperpigmentation through its patented molecule MelaMe™, clinically proven to deliver results in 14 days. The brand has achieved 400% YoY growth and 5x revenue growth in the last year. The funds will support a new innovation center and the launch of six skincare products over the next 12 months, strengthening Asaya’s position in India’s science-backed beauty market. Read Full Article: https://lnkd.in/gNmMhUdA #RPSGCapital #OTPVentures #HuddleVentures #Skincare #Funding #Innovation #asaya

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With an investment of INR 350 crore (~USD 40 million), Arvind Limited launches the Aspire Footwear Project, a non-leather footwear factory, in Tamil Nadu’s Vellore district. The project was officially inaugurated on September 11, 2025, during the Hosur Conclave, with the foundation stone laid by Hon’ble Chief Minister MK Stalin. Aspire Footwear is expected to create 6,000 jobs, providing a significant employment boost for the local community. #footwear #footwearindustry #shoes #investment #manufacturing #jobcreation

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Lenskart Gets SEBI Approval for ₹2,150 Crore IPO After Turning Profitable. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given its clearance for the highly anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Lenskart, the leading Indian omnichannel eyewear company. The public issue is expected to help the company raise a substantial ₹2,150 Crore. The IPO clearance follows Lenskart’s impressive financial turnaround. Reports indicate that the company has transitioned from losses to profitability, achieving a net profit of ₹297 Crore in the Financial Year 2025 (FY25). This crucial profitability milestone is expected to significantly boost investor confidence in the offering. Lenskart's IPO will be a major test for the Indian startup ecosystem, demonstrating the market's appetite for successful, growth oriented consumer technology brands. The funds raised will likely be used for business expansion, both domestically and internationally. #LenskartIPO #SEBI #Eyewear #StartupIndia #marketing #rajapillai #branding

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📈 #Update | Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. Prioritizes Profitability Post-Demerger, Announces Aggressive Store Expansion Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL) is strategically focused on driving double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth over the next five years, following its recent demerger from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. (ABFRL). Central to this growth trajectory is the planned launch of 250 new stores in FY26, incorporating a balanced mix of company-owned and franchise models to optimize market reach and operational efficiency. 🔑 Takeaways & Strategic Insights: ➡️ Profitability-Centric Growth: Post-demerger, ABLBL is prioritizing sustainable profitability by enhancing brand focus, cost management, and operating leverage. ➡️ Store Network Expansion: Opening 250 stores across diverse geographies exemplifies a robust omnichannel retail strategy engineered for market penetration and consumer engagement. ➡️ Brand Portfolio Strength: Leveraging iconic brands including Pantaloons, Van Heusen, Louis Philippe, Allen Solly, Peter England, and collaborations with designers like Sabyasachi Online private limited , House of Masaba, Shantnu & Nikhil, Tarun Tahiliani. ABLBL is well-positioned to cater to evolving fashion consumer segments. ➡️ Leadership & Governance: Under the stewardship of Chairman #KumarMangalamBirla, alongside Ashish Dikshit (MD) and Sangeeta Pendurkar (CEO, Pantaloons), the company demonstrates disciplined execution and visionary leadership. ➡️ Franchise-Company Owned Hybrid Model: The mix allows scalability with efficient capital deployment and localized market responsiveness. 💡Learning: A clear focus on profitability combined with strategic brand expansion and a hybrid retail model enables fashion retailers to navigate competitive pressures and emerging consumer trends effectively. Aditya Birla Fashion’s approach underscores the importance of agile business restructuring aligned with market dynamics and operational excellence. This evolution reflects a maturing Indian retail sector where innovation, discipline, and consumer-centricity drive sustainable growth. #AdityaBirlaFashion #RetailExpansion #StoreLaunch #BusinessGrowth #ProfitabilityFocus #IndianRetail #FashionIndustry #MarketStrategy

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Women-focused fashion brand FS Life (FableStreet | Pink Fort | March), has raised INR 50 crore ($5.6 million) in funding led by Colossa Ventures and Rahul Garg, founder of IGNITE Growth LLP. The round also saw participation from existing investors Fireside Ventures and Mirabilis Investment Trust. The new funding will help FS Life expand its offline presence. The company plans to double its retail stores—currently five across Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi NCR—within the next six months, and aims to open over 100 stores in the next three years. 🔗 Read full article link in comment Ayushi Gudwani | Adarsh Sharma | Komal Khanduja | Prachi Sharma #fslife #fashionbrand #funding #startupnews #growth #innovation

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Asaya raises ₹28-Cr to build state-of-the-art skincare innovation center “We’re addressing one of India’s most prevalent unsolved skincare concerns through breakthrough research and formulations created specifically for Indian skin. It is our patented MelaMe complex and clinical results that set us apart,” said Neeraj Biyani, co-founder of Asaya. Read more :- https://lnkd.in/gvPk7jfY #BeautyTech #ConsumerBrands #IndianSkinCare #SkincareInnovation #SkinScience

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