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Hirameki: Why Big Ideas Don't Arrive on Time
Hirameki: Why Big Ideas Don't Arrive on Time

Guest Column: Dr. Sandeep Goyal explores 4 rules of how to maximize Hirameki in marketing

Nojoud Radwan takes on Senior Marketing Lead – GCC role at WHOOP
Nojoud Radwan takes on Senior Marketing Lead – GCC role at WHOOP

Radwan was earlier with adidas as Senior Marketing Manager in Saudi Arabia

Early FY27 results point to higher ad spends amid cost pressures
Early FY27 results point to higher ad spends amid cost pressures

Nestlé India, Marico, Colgate-Palmolive, Dabur and Polycab have reported higher advertising outlays; this comes at a time when consumer goods companie...

The idea of an invincible leader is a grave mistake: Suresh Narayanan
The idea of an invincible leader is a grave mistake: Suresh Narayanan

The former Nestlé India chief spoke to e4m about his book ‘Courage Under Fire’, lessons from the Maggi crisis, leadership and why empathy, trust and p...

Nestlé India hikes ad spends 46% in Q2 FY27
Nestlé India hikes ad spends 46% in Q2 FY27

The company’s profit after tax increased 36.3% to ₹1,026.8 crore

Ankitha Acharya appointed Global Strategy Director for Nestlé at WPP Media
Ankitha Acharya appointed Global Strategy Director for Nestlé at WPP Media

She previously served as Brand Strategy Director, Emerging Markets - adidas at EssenceMediacom

Nestlé’s Manish Tiwary to chair jury for e4m Indian Marketing Awards 2026
Nestlé’s Manish Tiwary to chair jury for e4m Indian Marketing Awards 2026

Manish Tiwary is the Chairman & Managing Director of Nestle India Limited

Kanika Juneja steps down as Category Marketing Head - Maggi
Kanika Juneja steps down as Category Marketing Head - Maggi

Kanika Juneja has been working with Nestle for six years and has been in this role for the last three years

Bernie Stefan named CEO of Nestlé Türkiye
Bernie Stefan named CEO of Nestlé Türkiye

Bernie Stefan has been associated with Nestle for over 18 years

Sugar Squeeze & Regulatory Heat: FMCG marketers brace for double whammy
Sugar Squeeze & Regulatory Heat: FMCG marketers brace for double whammy

While sugar prices have surged 30%, rising cost of edible oil, wheat, cocoa adds to margin pressure; packaged food advertisers left to choose between...

FSSAI crackdown pushes packaged-food brands to rethink claims, campaigns
FSSAI crackdown pushes packaged-food brands to rethink claims, campaigns

FMCG players reassess product claims and review media mixes amid regulatory scrutiny; industry expects an impact on ad spends in the near term

Nestlé India’s Manish Tiwary meets PM Modi alongside global CEO Philipp Navratil
Nestlé India’s Manish Tiwary meets PM Modi alongside global CEO Philipp Navratil

Manish Tiwary, Nestlé India Chairman and Managing Director, wrote in a social media post that Nestlé remains committed to being part of India's journe...

9 Great Khali ad campaigns worth revisiting on his birthday
9 Great Khali ad campaigns worth revisiting on his birthday

Khali’s larger-than-life persona also made him an interesting proposition for advertisers

Culture is becoming business lens: ShareChat & Moj on what that changes for marketers
Culture is becoming business lens: ShareChat & Moj on what that changes for marketers

That shift was a central theme at the Gurugram edition of ShareChat and Moj’s Culture Intelligence Summit 2026

Festive ad spends rise as consumer brands bet on resilient demand
Festive ad spends rise as consumer brands bet on resilient demand

Brands are gearing up for the festive rush with sharper offers, hyper-local campaigns and regional activations, as mass media and digital spends are e...

FMCG's corner office turns into a revolving door for CEOs
FMCG's corner office turns into a revolving door for CEOs

In 13 months, nearly every marquee FMCG name has changed its chief executive; experts attribute this to a slowing consumption engine, impatient shareh...

The changing face of FMCG leadership: Inside India’s latest CEO reshuffle
The changing face of FMCG leadership: Inside India’s latest CEO reshuffle

The latest CEO transitions indicate a sector increasingly looking for leaders who can navigate growth, premiumisation and changing consumer behaviour

TV ad volumes decline 7% in Jan-Jul: TAM AdEx
TV ad volumes decline 7% in Jan-Jul: TAM AdEx

Food and beverages emerged as the largest advertising sector on television during the seven-month period, accounting for 23% of total ad volumes

There is no such thing as Bad PR. There is only bad business that PR has to explain
There is no such thing as Bad PR. There is only bad business that PR has to explain

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, shares why many believe PR can erase a crisis, but it cannot

Leadership Timeline
11 Updates
Oct 2026 Latest

Bernie Stefan — Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (appointment)

Bernie Stefan has been appointed CEO of Nestlé Türkiye, taking charge from October 1, 2026.

Oct 2026

Bernie Stefan — CEO (appointment)

Bernie Stefan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nestlé Türkiye.

Jan 2026

Manish Tiwary — Jury Chair (appointment)

Manish Tiwary has been announced as the Jury Chair of e4m Indian Marketing Awards 2026.

Aug 2025

Manish Tiwary — Chairman & Managing Director (appointment)

Manish Tiwary succeeded Suresh Narayanan as Chairman & Managing Director.

Aug 2025

Manish Tiwary — Chairman & Managing Director (appointment)

Manish Tiwary succeeded Suresh Narayanan as Chairman & Managing Director.

Oct 2024

Manish Tiwary — Chairman & MD (appointment)

Manish Tiwary, then Amazon India's country head, will succeed long-serving Chairman & MD Suresh Narayanan.

Oct 2023

Manish Tiwary — Chairman and Managing Director (appointment)

Manish Tiwary meets PM Modi alongside Philipp Navratil, reaffirming Nestlé's commitment to India.

Oct 2023

Manish Tiwary — Chairman and Managing Director (appointment)

Manish Tiwary met Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongside Philipp Navratil, Global CEO of Nestlé.

Oct 2023

Kanika Juneja — Category Marketing Head - Maggi (resignation)

Kanika Juneja has stepped down as Category Marketing Head - Maggi after nearly 3 years in the role.

Oct 2023

Kanika Juneja — Category Marketing Head (resignation)

Kanika Juneja steps down as Category Marketing Head - Maggi after nearly 3 years in the role.

Campaigns, Awards & Events
Festive Campaign
Oct 2023
Nestle India raised advertising spends by more than 40% YoY in the June quarter.
Crunch
Jan 2018
Khali appeared as a comic obstacle in the campaign, cleverly departing from the usual endorsement formula.
Crunch
Jan 2018
In 2018, Khali appeared alongside Ishaan Khatter in a MUNCH Nuts campaign, using Khali as the comic obstacle b...
AI Insights
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  • Increased Advertising Spend. Nestlé India has raised its advertising budget by 46% in Q2 FY27, indicating a strong commitment to maintaining market visibility despite economic pressures.
  • Profit Growth. The company's profit after tax rose by 36.3% to ₹1,026.8 crore, showcasing financial resilience in a challenging market environment.
  • Leadership Insights. Former Nestlé India chief Suresh Narayanan emphasizes the importance of empathy and trust in leadership, drawing lessons from past crises.
  • Market Challenges. Nestlé, along with other FMCG companies, faces significant margin pressures due to rising costs of key ingredients like sugar and edible oils.
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Nestlé India reported a 36.3% increase in profit after tax, amounting to ₹1,026.8 crore for Q2 FY27.
Nestlé India increased its advertising spend by 46% in Q2 FY27.
FMCG companies, including Nestlé, are facing margin pressures due to rising costs of sugar, edible oils, and other key ingredients.
Manish Tiwary is the current Chairman & Managing Director of Nestlé India Limited.
Suresh Narayanan highlighted the importance of empathy, trust, and people-centricity in leadership, especially in times of crisis.
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Nestlé India has significantly increased its advertising expenditures by 46% in Q2 FY27, resulting in a 36.3% rise in profit after tax. This move comes amid rising cost pressures in the consumer goods sector, prompting companies to adapt their marketing strategies.

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Manish Tiwary
Chairman & Managing Director
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Suresh Narayanan
Former Chief of Nestlé India
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Ankitha Acharya
Global Strategy Director
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Bernie Stefan
CEO of Nestlé Türkiye
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