Kotak AMC signs PRI for sustainable investment practises

Team Udayavani, Apr 25, 2018, 10:25 AM IST

Mumbai: Kotak Asset Management Company today said it has signed the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, a leading global network for investors, committed to integrating environmental, social governance (ESG) practices into investment policies and practices.

“Kotak Mutual Fund”s investment philosophy has always been driven by the principle of delivering optimum returns on a sustainable basis for its investors,” the company said in a statement.

By signing the PRI, Kotak Mutual Fund aims to adhere and implement ESG standards in its investment decisions.

Formal adoption of the global benchmarks on responsible investing assures all stakeholders of Kotak Mutual Fund”s commitment to ESG practices,” it added.

Publicis”Media India gets Ankush Talwar as Head Data Science

Publicis Media India has appointed Ankush Talwar as Head Data Sciences.

Prior to joining Publicis Media India, he was the Vice President and Head of Analytics and Insights at Neo@Ogilvy.” 

“Ankush, with his strong and diverse background, has been hand-picked to further enhance our capability building on data strategy and insights that includes overseeing platforms, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning and data engineering. He joins us at an important time and will work closely with our global network, clients and brand teams,” Publicis Media India”Chief Executive Officer Anupriya Acharya said.

Whirlpool hires Kriti Sanon, Sushant Singh Rajput for brand

Home appliances maker Whirlpool of India today said it has roped in Bollywood actors Kriti Sanon and Sushant Singh Rajput as its brand ambassadors to connect with the youth.

“Both of them are youth icons and young achievers of India who understand and appreciate technology that can help enrich lives,” Whirlpool of India Managing Director Sunil D’Souza said.