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Pine Labs CEO Amrish Rau elevated to Chairman and MD ahead of IPO

Under his leadership, Pine Labs recently secured final approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to shift its headquarters from Singapore back to India. (Photo: Moneycontrol)

Rau, who continues as Chief Executive Officer, was appointed Chairman and Managing Director for a five-year term effective March 24, 2025, according to filings with the Registrar of Companies.

Maruti Suzuki to set up Osamu Suzuki Centre of Excellence in India

Osamu Suzuki’s legacy is deeply rooted in making car ownership accessible to millions of Indians, while also nurturing a robust auto components industry.

The proposed OSCOE aims to celebrate and perpetuate Suzuki’s pioneering contributions to India’s automotive sector and broader manufacturing ecosystem.

Wow! Momo plans to open 250 stores as it plans to launch IPO by 2029: CEO Sagar Daryani

Wow! Momo is aiming for an IPO between 2028 and 2029 with a target revenue of Rs 1,100-Rs 1,200 crore

Sagar Daryani, Co-Founder & CEO of Wow! Momo said the expansion plans will fuel the revenue to Rs 900 crore from the current Rs 640 crore, a growth of approximately 45% in the coming years.

Livguard appoints Sameer Nagpal as MD & CEO

As MD & CEO, Nagpal will help accelerate the company’s position in the energy storage and solar solutions industry.

Before joining Livguard, he held key leadership roles at renowned organisations such as Dalmia Bharat Ltd., Shalimar Paints, Trane Technologies, ZICOM Electronic Security Systems, and Carrier Corporation.

Elon Musk steps back from Trump role as Tesla posts worst quarter in three years

Musk acknowledged the storm, admitting his government commitments have distracted from Tesla operations.

Tesla’s most challenging quarters in recent years as automotive revenue down 20% and profits plunging over 70% year-on-year. The company’s revenue for Q1 2025 hit $19.3 billion.

Uday Kotak hails Indian housewives as ‘smartest fund managers’; Sridhar Vembu joins chorus

Among those echoing Kotak’s view was Sridhar Vembu, Zoho's co-founder and chief scientist.

Among those echoing Kotak’s view was Sridhar Vembu, Zoho’s co-founder and chief scientist. Vembu highlighted the cultural and economic foresight behind India’s affinity for gold.

Bharat Puri appointed as Senior Advisor and Director at Pidilite

Prior to Pidilite, Puri held global leadership roles at Mondelēz International, where he served as President – Global Chocolate, Gum, and Candy, and earlier, as SVP – Global Chocolate, based in Zurich. (Image: Pidilite)

Puri’s appointment comes after a 10-year tenure as Managing Director at Pidilite, during which he was instrumental in steering the company’s evolution with a focus on innovation, global expansion and people-centric work culture.

Ex-Hero MotoCorp CHRO Rachna Kumar joins TVS Motor as VP-HR

Kumar’s experience spans organisations like Whirlpool Corporation (8 years), Coca-Cola, Tata Trent, Castrol, Philips, and Amul.

Kumar took charge last week and will report directly to Anandakrishnan R, Group Head – HR at TVS Motor.

Aastha Bhasin on how PepsiCo’s cracking the snacks market with fusion flavours

From kirana stores to quick commerce platforms, the new flavours are reaching consumers wherever they snack. “It’s not just a metro or digital phenomenon. We’re seeing a widespread response from geographies and channels alike,” Aastha Bhasin said.

Sujata Appliances appoints Akshaya Vasishth as CMO

His previous leadership roles include Sun Pharma, AbbVie APAC and Himalaya Wellness, Hamdard Foods, Mahindra & Mahindra and founding the digital health platform GCC+.

Vasishth will oversee marketing for not only mixer-grinder range, but also the newly launched premium small domestic appliances including hand blenders, breakfast appliances and irons.