India, Sept. 4 -- Audit Bureau of Circulations has elected ITC Ltd.'s Karunesh Bajaj as its chairman and Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd.'s Mohit Jain as deputy chairman for 2025-26.

"Mr. Karunesh Bajaj brings with him a wealth of expertise to guide the council in its next phase of growth and governance," the non-profit organisation that certifies and audits the circulations of major publications, said in a statement. Separately, Jain was elected unanimously as deputy chairman, the statement said.

The members of ABC's Council of Management for 2025-26 are:

Bajaj, who is currently executive vice president (marketing and exports), ITD at ITC Ltd., has steered some of India's most iconic brands, thereby strengthening ITC's market standing.

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