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Time of India
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Shubhranshu Singh steps down from Tata Motors after four-year tenure
Shubhranshu Singh has exited Tata Motors after four years as Global Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for the company's Commercial Vehicles (CV) division. His resignation comes at a pivotal time for the company, which is currently undergoing structural reorganisation. The Tata Group is in the process of separating its passenger and commercial vehicle businesses into independent entities. The commercial vehicles division is being transitioned into a new company, TML Commercial Vehicles Ltd (TMLCVL). Though Singh's departure coincides with this shift, no official link has been confirmed between the two developments. Singh joined Tata Motors at a time when the CV business lacked a formalised marketing structure. He set up the division's first dedicated brand and marketing framework, appointing brand managers with clear mandates. His tenure saw the repositioning of the corporate identity through the 'Better Always' campaign, intended to align the CV business with a renewed strategic direction ahead of its demerger and listing. He also led the launch of multiple sub-brands, covering both product (EV, lubricants, spares) and non-product offerings (telematics platforms), aiming to broaden the CV business's identity beyond just vehicles. Digital overhaul and shift to data-driven marketing One of Singh's most significant contributions was a complete overhaul of the marketing ecosystem. He transitioned Tata Motors CV from traditional, campaign-based activity to an always-on, digital-first model. This included the deployment of a customer data platform, programmatic advertising, multilingual creator networks, and AI-based personalisation through Salesforce CRM. Over 25% of the company's commercial vehicle sales are now attributed to digital channels—an outcome of the integrated digital ecosystem Singh helped build. EV market entry and thought leadership Under Singh's leadership, Tata Motors CV launched the Ace EV and Ace Pro EV, becoming an early mover in India's four-wheeler electric cargo segment. These launches were supported by an accompanying brand narrative focused on reliability and future readiness, aimed at building trust among fleet operators and small businesses. Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Singh is known in the industry for his thought leadership. He has published extensively on branding , consumer behaviour, and digital transformation, and regularly speaks at industry conferences. He serves as the only Asia-Pacific representative on the Effie Lions Foundation board, which focuses on mentoring young marketing talent. In 2025, Singh was recognised by Forbes as one of the World's Most Influential CMOs, citing his data-driven creativity and business impact. He has previously held marketing leadership roles at Royal Enfield (as Global Head of Marketing), Star TV Sports, Visa, Diageo, and Hindustan Unilever. Tata Motors has not yet announced a replacement for Singh. His next role is expected to be revealed soon.
Indian Express
17-07-2025
- Indian Express
Surat robbery-cum-murder: 2 more accused held in Bihar, hunt on for fourth
Two gang members of Bihar's Paswan gang, involved in a recent robbery-cum-murder of a jeweller from Surat, were arrested in Bihar by the Surat Crime Branch. One of the gang members, who was caught and thrashed by the public on the day of the incident, is currently in remand of the Surat police. The arrested individuals have been identified as Sanjay Chandradev Paswan (45) and Avinash alias Rakesh Paswan (21), both residents of Bihar's Vaishali. As per the Surat police, a gang of four entered Shrinathji Jewellers at C V market in Sachin on July 7 and held its owner Vishal Rajpara, his friend Rajesh Soni, and two saleswomen at gunpoint. The accused carried looted gold jewellery worth around Rs 10 lakh. Vishal's brother Ashish rushed to his help and tried to stop the robbers from fleeing. One of the robbers shot three rounds from his pistol and Ashish sustained injuries. The robbers also shot at Rajesh and vegetable vendor Azim Shaikh. However, people caught hold of one of the robbers, later identified as Dipak Paswan, and thrashed him before handing him over to the police. Ashish was rushed to a hospital where he was declared dead, while Rajesh and Azim survived. A complaint of robbery and murder was lodged against the gang at Sachin police station. Dipak was admitted to a hospital and was discharged after recovery. The police, who were looking for the absconding accused, sent three teams to Bihar after receiving information about them. The teams, led by Surat Crime Branch officer J N Gosami and V A Jograna, caught two robbers from different villages in Vaishali district. They were produced in a district in Vaishali court, which granted the Surat police a four-day transit remand of the accused. On Thursday, Surat Crime Branch teams returned to Surat. Talking to the Indian Express, Police Inspector Goswami said, 'Three accused have been arrested so far. The fourth accused, identified as Pinto alias Ravindra Paswan, is still at large. All of them have criminal history. All had been lodged in jails in Bihar. While three of them were released on bail in 2024, Pintoo was released this year.' 'The gang was operated by Dipak and Sanjay. It was Dipak who came down to Surat and started working first at a factory in Kadodara, and later in Sachin. Dipak had his eyes on Shrinathji Jewellers. He talked to his friends in Bihar and asked them to come to Surat . They conducted a recee for three days before committing the crime. Dipak made arrangements for their (other accused's) stay at a rented house in Sachin. We are trying to dig out more information from these accused.'
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
I was so intimidated by my glamorous fellow dinner guest. Then she did something so repulsive I lost all respect for her. This vile habit is irritatingly common. So, are you guilty of it?: ANGELA EPSTEIN
There are some women who possess the kind of effortless elegance and air of accomplishment that makes the rest of us feel undone, untidy and, well, inadequate. I met one such creature recently after being seated beside her at a ritzy business event. Here was a woman whose dazzling CV was matched only by her appearance: expertly highlighted hair, immaculate make-up and a razor-sharp designer suit. All accessorised with self-assured tales of her own professional triumph.
Business Standard
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
India's auto retails rise 4.85% in Q1 FY26 and jumps 4.84% in June
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) today released Vehicle Retail Data for June'25. In Q1 FY26, the overall retail sales rose 4.85% Y-o-Y whereas the month of June recorded a healthy 4.84% Y-o-Y. The passenger vehicles (PVs) segment was up 2.59% in Q1 FY26 and 2.45% in June. The two-wheelers (2Ws) grew 5.02% in Q1 FY26. In June, 2Ws registered a growth of 4.73% on year. In Q1 FY26, three wheelers (3Ws) surged 11.79% in sales and jumped 6.68% on year in June 2025. The commercial vehicles (CVs) segment was up 1% in Q1 FY26 and rose 6.6% in June 2025. The Tractor segment rose 6.29% in Q1 FY26 and 8.68% in June 2025. The FADA also mentioned that dealer sentiment appears tilted towards slowdownflat and de-growth expectations (42.8% and 26.1%) exceed growth forecasts (31.1%). Similarly, booking-pipeline traction remains unevenonly 21% of 2W, 38% of PV and 32% of CV dealers report healthy enquiry flows. In the 2W arena, early monsoon showers and renewed rural activity have spurred interest, yet heavy rainfall, variant shortages and price increases effective July are moderating conversions. PV faces high-base effects, limited new-model launches and tight financing, offset in part by festival planning and fresh incentive schemes. CV continues to grapple with muted infrastructure demand, higher ownership costs from new taxation and mandatory AC-cabin norms, even as extended order pipelines provide some relief. Overall, July is likely to witness mixed fortunesdriven by agrarian tailwinds and school reopenings, yet tempered by seasonal headwinds, elevated price points and liquidity constraints. Against this mixed backdrop, FADA adopts a stance of cautious optimismleveraging rural demand drivers and government capex while remaining agile to navigate monsoon-related disruptions, supply constraints and liquidity pressures.
Telegraph
07-07-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
How to stop your CV getting screened out by bots
As many frustrated job-hunters will testify, searching for a new role can, at times, be pretty soul-destroying. Filling out countless applications is often time-consuming, and rejection is hard to handle – especially if you know you've got the requisite skills and qualifications. The problem is, you may be going up against a horde of applicants, and there's a risk the person who picks up your CV gives it just a few seconds of their attention before relegating it to the 'reject' pile. Worse still, there is evidence to suggest companies are increasingly using AI bots as an initial phase to screen out applicants when hiring. As a result, some people are finding it impossible to make it through to interviews, despite being qualified for the job. Suzie Berry, director of talent acquisition at training business, Flourish said: 'We are hearing from so many of our candidates that applying for jobs in 2025 can feel like shouting into the void. This isn't new but what has changed is who is making the initial decisions.' While this may make for worrying reading, there are steps you can take to ensure your CV and cover letter satisfy what the bots are looking for. Here Telegraph Money takes a closer look at how these tools work – and how to ensure you make it through the initial 'sift': So how do these bots work? The aim of a CV is to give employers a quick way to sort through applicants. But to speed things up, many firms now use what are known as ' applicant tracking systems' (ATS). According to LinkedIn's 2025 Work Change report, a huge 88pc of businesses are now using AI in one way or another to manage the volume of applications they receive – and to improve efficiency within their recruitment processes. Peter Wood, chief technology officer at recruitment agency, Spectrum Search, said: 'Most CVs today are filtered by software before a person ever sees them. If you're applying to a large company or a tech-focused startup, your application is likely scanned by an automated system that checks for keywords and matches against the job description.' Crucially, these tools aren't reading for style or personality. Mr Wood added: 'They focus on things like skills, job titles, qualifications and dates.' These AI bots typically use large language models and are commonly integrated into ATS. James Neave, head of data science at job matching platform Adzuna, said: 'They are able to assess CVs in the context of specific job requirements – typically assigning each candidate a score, where the higher scores are shortlisted for hiring managers to review.' Worryingly, this can mean that if your CV doesn't contain the right keywords – or enough of them – your application could be cast aside before a human being even sets eyes on it. Ms Berry said: 'AI bots will often parse candidates' CVs breaking down the information from this into structured data.' While this approach isn't new, it has evolved significantly in recent years. Ms Berry added: 'What used to involve simply pulling out job titles and dates is now about interpreting tone, inferred skills, and even cultural fit.' Equally, with the rise of AI, some ATS tools are not only screening candidates, but also taking on tasks such as scheduling interviews, and predicting which applicants will be the best fit. Mr Neave said 'Recruiters typically spend seven seconds on average eyeballing a CV to determine whether it's a good fit, while AI bots can review hundreds to thousands of CVs in the same timeframe. With thousands of applications landing in a recruiter's inbox every day, AI bots are able to do the heavy lifting.' So what's the problem? For the genuine candidate trying to prove their suitability, the application process has changed dramatically. Dr Clare Walsh, Director of Education at the Institute of Analytics (IoA), said: 'They may find their value is judged by random criteria that have nothing to do with their suitability. AI parsing tools may also struggle with things such as PDF formats, or with use of column text and other formatting choices.' This could mean that, for example, as a result of you using graphics, or non-standard formatting, some details included on your CV may get skipped altogether. At the same time, many systems find it hard to understand context, which means they may miss transferable skills, career changes – or anything that doesn't fit a strict pattern. And then there's the issue of bias. Ms Gall said: 'These systems aren't perfect. They can disadvantage and overlook talented candidates, especially those who don't speak English as a first language, are neurodiverse, or simply present their experience in a non-traditional way.' Alongside this, there are also real ethical concerns, even if some argue that it reduces human prejudice. University of Washington research found that racial and gender biases in the way AI tools screened applicants. How can you get past the bots? So what can you do to make sure your CV and cover letter navigate these automated gatekeepers? Be sure to mirror keywords from the job ad To improve your chances, you need to tailor your application with the AI algorithm in mind. Ms Gall said: 'Mirror keywords from the job description in your CV and use AI 'CV checkers' or tools such as LinkedIn Premium to see how well you match the role before hitting send.' This is a view shared by Peter Duris, co-founder of Kickresume, a platform for building CVs and covering letters. He said: 'Make sure you include keywords that you have seen in the job description. But take care to do so in a natural-sounding way so that it still makes sense to human readers.' Understanding how 'Applicant Tracking Systems' work Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and do the research to see what will please the bots. Ms Walsh said: 'Practising key word optimisation may well determine your success in, say, applying for a role. It's a new world.' Keep the language clear As these tools often favour familiar phrases and predictable patterns, make sure your skills are clearly spelt out. Mr Wood said: 'It helps to be as direct as possible. Use the same wording you see in the job description where it applies, avoid unexplained acronyms, and make sure key information stands out.' Write out your qualifications in full to help the CV scanner understand exactly which you have, and the level you achieved. Keep job titles and dates simple and consistent. Avoid 'fluff' Don't use AI, as recruiters will see straight through this. Ms Gall said: 'You can't rely on AI to do the work for you. Always make sure your CV truly reflects your skills. If not, any AI-generated 'fluff' that you include will quickly fall apart in an interview or once you're in the role.' Anything that lacks specifics may also be flagged up quickly as suspicious. Remember this: AI excels at creating persuasive but generic content. Always double check for accuracy With technology evolving in this way, it's imperative that every detail of your CV is spot on. Ms Walsh said: 'Overemphasising and embellishing may well be a more dangerous game to play in 2025. Bots are often trained to spot unrealistic achievements and inconsistencies in your story better than a human.' Keep your CV clean If there's one thing to focus on, it's making your CV easy to process. Do this by using simple layouts and standard headings. Ms Berry said: 'It is vital that CVs are easy to read. Clear formatting can mean candidates have more success.' If your CV is a PDF, make sure the text is 'searchable' by a computer using 'optical character recognition' (OCR). There are plenty of online tools available to help with this. Ms Walsh goes a stage further, suggesting that simple word text format may actually be the best option. She said: 'Your CV needs to be machine readable above all else. The visually-creative CVs that would get a human's attention only a few years ago may never get past the robot.' Take care with graphics While your CV can contain visual elements, all the text must be readable so that the ATS or AI tool can scan it. Mr Duris said: 'If your CV contains a visual element, like a chart listing some of your skills, be sure to mention those skills in writing in the body of the PDF.' Make yourself memorable Take steps such as asking for referrals, connecting with the hiring manager, and reaching out on LinkedIn to people who work there. Ms Berry said: 'Outreach has never been more vital. Think about sending something personal. It is this human connection that can overcome the challenges faced by AI screening.' Thinking and acting differently is key to cutting through the noise.
