From legacy to leadership: KRBL’s Kunal Sharma to share key insights at IBC

Kunal Sharma, Vice President – Marketing & Organized Trade, KRBL (India Gate Basmati Rice), is set to share key insights and growth strategies at the upcoming e4m India Brand Conclave. The ninth edition of the conference will be held on February 11 in Mumbai in the presence of business leaders and experts. Exploring the topic ‘Rooted. Reignited. Reimagined’, Sharma will bring forth the brand-first perspective shaped by years of leadership in the FMCG space and will delve into how legacy brands can stay relevant in a rapidly evolving consumer landscape, while balancing tradition, trust and innovation.

His session is expected to spotlight KRBL’s journey of building scale in the highly competitive packaged foods category. Drawing from KRBL’s experience with flagship brand India Gate, Sharma will also discuss the role of consumer-centric storytelling, distribution strength and data-led decision-making in driving sustainable growth.

 The session aims to offer practical takeaways for marketers and brand leaders looking to unlock long-term value, navigate market disruptions and create meaningful connections with today’s discerning consumers.

Kunal Sharma was elevated to Vice President at KRBL Limited in August 2025. In this role, Sharma has been heading marketing and the modern trade and e-commerce functions of KRBL’s India Business. He is a seasoned sales and marketing professional with over 18 years of experience in the FMCG sector.

In his previous stints, he was with ITC Limited for 5 years, 3 years of enriching category development experience, and 10 years of brand marketing experience at Dabur India Limited, handling Dabur Honey, Glucose, and Tea as a category head.

The upcoming edition of the e4m India Brand Conclave will bring together industry leaders and thought leaders for a full day of insight-driven discussions. The power-packed agenda will shine light on the evolving brand strategies, leadership perspectives and the shifting dynamics shaping India’s marketing and business ecosystem.

During the conference, industry experts will share insights on their game-changing strategies, evolving market trends, challenges and opportunities and more. Driving the theme ‘Reimagining Brands in the Age of Acceleration’, the ninth edition of the conference will focus on how brands can stay relevant amid rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations and an increasingly competitive landscape.