Ankit Gupta joins Zydus Wellness as Category Lead (P&L)

Prior to this appointment, Gupta served at Marico Limited for nearly four years

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Published: Jun 22, 2026 3:01 PM  | 1 min read
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  • Ankit Gupta has been appointed as Category Lead (P&L) at Zydus Wellness, where he will manage the sweeteners business, including brands like Sugar Free and SugarLite.
  • Gupta announced his new role via LinkedIn, expressing enthusiasm for leading Zydus Wellness's sweeteners portfolio.
  • He previously worked at Marico Limited for nearly four years, most recently as Group Product Marketing Head for Foods, and expressed gratitude to his former team.
  • With over 14 years of experience in the FMCG sector, Gupta has held various roles in leading categories and managing business performance at companies including Tata Consumer Products and MTR Foods.

Ankit Gupta has joined Zydus Wellness as Category Lead (P&L). He will oversee the company’s sweeteners business, including brands such as Sugar Free, SugarLite and Sugar Free D’lite.

Gupta announced the move in a LinkedIn post, stating, “I’m thrilled to be joining Zydus Wellness to lead their sweeteners portfolio - one of India’s most iconic health brands with a legacy worth protecting and a future worth building.”

Gupta joins Zydus Wellness after nearly four years at Marico Limited, where he most recently served as Group Product Marketing Head for Foods. “A note of gratitude to Marico - particularly the Saffola team. What we built together shaped how I think about brands, consumers, and what marketing can really do. Thank you for the years,” he said.

With over 14 years in the FMCG industry, Gupta has worked across the foods and beverages sector, leading categories, managing business performance and overseeing sales operations. His career includes stints at Tata Consumer Products and MTR Foods Private Limited.

Published On: Jun 22, 2026 3:01 PM