Raymond Lifestyle CEO: Indian CMO role morphing into growth-and-P&L owner

Satyaki Ghosh argues marketing leaders now juggle brand-building with quarterly profit delivery. 63% of Indian CMOs are accountable for profitability, while only 49% still carry the CMO title versus 55% a year ago, as roles shift to chief growth or revenue officer.

— Source publishedWed, 17 Jun, 2026, 09:38 IST·First seen Thu, 18 Jun, 2026, 10:03 IST·Source ET BrandEquity

What happened

Raymond Lifestyle CEO Satyaki Ghosh discusses how Indian marketing leaders face dual pressure of long-term brand-building and quarterly P&L delivery, with CMO

Key facts

  • 63% Indian CMOs accountable for profitability
  • 49% still carry CMO title vs 55% prior year

Why this matters

Target consumer brands where the marketing function has already evolved into a revenue/growth office, as integration post-deal will be cleaner and synergy capture faster.

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