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Sep 12, 2014

Narendra Ambwani is the new ASCI chairman

Complaints to be lodged through Facebook; mobile app coming soon

May 23, 2014

The self-regulation debate: Is it necessary? And sufficient?

The outgoing Ministry of Consumer Affairs had companies on their toes, threatening action for misleading advertising. Though extremely proactive and efficient, there are still mixed views on ASCI’s role, discovers Raahil Chopra.

Sep 13, 2013

Partha Rakshit elected chairman of ASCI

Narendra Ambwani elected vice-chairman, Shashi Sinha is honorary treasurer

Sep 14, 2012

ASCI Board appoints Arvind Sharma as Chairman

Partha Rakshit will be vice-chairman, while Vikram Sakhuja has been re-appointed honorary treasurer

Feb 09, 2010

The Nielsen Company ropes in Piyush Mathur as MD, South Asia

The Nielsen Company has appointed Piyush Mathur (pictured) as managing director for its South Asia business. Mathur will be based out of Mumbai and will report to Christophe Cambournac, president of consumer research, Asia Pacific, India, Middle East and Africa, The Nielsen Company.The appointment follows the retirement of Partha Rakshit from the post, after 28 years. However, Rakshit will continue to be associated with the company as consultant on special projects.

Jul 17, 2009

Nielsen launches specialist biz consulting services group in India

Nielsen has announced the launch of a specialist business consulting services group in India. It will be led by Asitava Sen (pictured), director, Business Consulting Services, The Nielsen Company.