Salary / Compensation

HUL MD Rohit Jawa gets 3.75% pay hike to Rs 23 crore in FY25

HUL Managing Director Rohit Jawa's remuneration increased by 3.75% to Rs 23.23 crore in FY25, 146.47 times the median employee remuneration. The company's annual report highlighted an 8.46% decrease in permanent employees, with 6,604 on the rolls. HUL divested its water business, Pureit, and decided to demerge its ice cream business amidst a challenging operating environment and evolving consumer landscape.

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Why every business leader now needs to speak the language of AI

What will distinguish leaders of tomorrow is not their awareness of Artificial Intelligence (AI) but a foundational knowledge to ask questions of AI systems, deploy them strategically, and weigh in on the ethical ramifications. An online Leadership with AI programme, which integrates GenAI and Agentic AI, could be a step forward in the AI-led leadership race.

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Spearhead the shift to data-led, AI-powered digital marketing

As Generative AI tools transform the marketing landscape, businesses must reimagine how they engage audiences across digital platforms. Here’s how ISB’s Online Professional Certificate Programme in Digital Marketing equips professionals to lead in this new paradigm.

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How GenAI Is rewriting the rules of product management

AI and GenAI are reshaping product management by accelerating data analysis, prototyping, personalisation and product optimisation. These changes are creating a sharp rise in demand for technical product management skills. Discover how these technologies are redefining the role and how ISB Online can help you build industry-ready AI product management capabilities.

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Strategic marketing for leaders: Equipping professionals to lead in the AI age.

For professionals aiming to advance into leadership roles, a strategic marketing programme is more than just upskilling—it is about staying relevant in a market where digital and data-driven approaches are reshaping traditional marketing boundaries. Here’s how IIM-C’s Strategic Marketing for Leaders: Leveraging AI for Growth goes beyond conventional marketing education, offering an integrated approach that enables professionals to lead in an AI-first business landscape.

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Working professionals flock to IIT, IIM upskilling courses for career growth

Online upskilling courses from IITs and IIMs are gaining popularity among early-career professionals seeking industry-relevant skills. These programmes, covering AI, big data, and more, blend academic knowledge with practical application. The trend is driven by rapid technological advancements and the need for professionals to continuously update their skills to remain competitive and employable.

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CXOs spending more time weighing risks and responsibilities of new roles, companies deal with uneasy wait

Senior leaders are now spending more time weighing risks and responsibilities of new roles amid a volatile business environment. Resilient demand for seasoned C-suite professionals is also working in their favour despite an overall soft job market. “For a CEO or CXO in their mid-40s, the next ten years are critical—reset years,” said D Shivakumar, former CEO at PepsiCo, and currently operating partner at Advent India.

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The next leadership leap: Navigating strategy and disruption in the AI age with IIM Kozhikode

For professionals ready to recalibrate their leadership trajectory, the IIMK Senior Management Programme (SMP) arrives at an opportune time. It’s an opportunity to level up in both relevance and resilience, blending digital fluency, especially AI literacy, with strategic decision-making skills to align leadership ambitions with the future of business. Here’s why it matters.