Philip Morris International's India Affiliate Reiterates its Commitment to 'Grow Talent, Grow Business'

Fostering a growth-oriented culture- global & regional career pathways, cross-market diverse experiences, and upskilling opportunities, empowering employees' to innovate and grow

NEW DELHI, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Philip Morris International Inc.'s (PMI) India affiliate IPM India, reiterates its commitment to 'Grow Talent, Grow Business'- fostering a growth-oriented culture, enabling people to lead and contribute to their highest potential. With talent at the centre, IPM India supports employees' journey through structured career conversations, cross-functional, cross market mobility- and a wealth of learning resources, from on-the-job experiences to specialized programs designed to expand knowledge, skills, and business understanding. 

IPM India strives to be a catalyst of change – by onboarding the most talented industry professionals and mentoring them through varied experiences, across competitive roles, comprehensive learning programs & career coaching. With mobility as the corner stone of growth, the organization provides cross function-cross markets, global & regional exposure, to help employees' gain diverse experience and multi-cultural perspectives, along with insights into the organisation's long-term thinking, thereby aligning personal growth with organizational goal.

IPM India remains committed to the impact, growth, and wellbeing of employees by providing them with the right environment, support, and resources for their careers and professional development. These principles are codified in the cultural values, referred to as the PMI DNA - We Care - Self-aware, Inclusive, Empathetic; We are Better Together - Trust, Collaborate, Celebrate; We are Game Changers - Embrace challenge, Agile, Drive for impact.

Navaneel Kar, Managing Director, IPM India said, "At IPM India, a growth mindset is woven into the fabric of our culture enabling an environment where continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation drives business acceleration. Our employees are encouraged to take ownership of their growth by reflecting on where they are, where they want to be, and how to get there, thereby inducing a sense of shared ownership and responsibility. This working model underpins our commitment to nurturing an employee centric workplace that focuses on culture centered around purpose, ensuring we are well-equipped to drive both employee and business success."

Kingshuk Das, Director - People & Culture, IPM India added, "We strongly believe that talent growth should outpace business growth by a considerable margin. Building talent is fundamental to business success and we are committed to providing the right tools and opportunities that empowers employees to cocreate their own path. By investing in people, we are able to build a workforce that is engaged, adaptable, and ready to meet the demands of an evolving business landscape. We are strengthening both our people and our business by fostering a culture that values curiosity, resilience, and continuous learning, The more we grow—individually and collectively—the more we can drive impact and shape the future."

PMI was recently featured among top ten companies in the WSJ Management Top 250 Annual Company Ranking. In addition, IPM India has earned the Great Place to Work certification for four consecutive years and the Top Employer certification for five years in a row. 

About IPM India

IPM India Wholesale Trading Private Limited is a joint venture between Philip Morris Brands SARL of Switzerland and two Indian entities, Godfrey Phillips India Limited and K.K. Modi Investment & Financial Services Private Limited.