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Raghavendra Rathore Jodhpur (RRJ) announces the launch of its Spring Summer 2024 collection
Mumbai: Embracing the ethos of recycling and reinventing classic styling, the new collection offers an exquisite blend of heritage and contemporary designs, tailored for the discerning modern client.
At RRJ, we believe that personal style should transcend fleeting trends. The Spring Summer 2024 collection is a testament to this belief, featuring a sophisticated mix of colours, textures, and silhouettes that harmonize classic indo-western elements with a fresh, modern twist. Each piece from the collection, including the Jodhpuri Bandhgalas, Waistcoats, Kurtas, and Achkans, are designed to provide timeless elegance while ensuring ease and adaptability to suit various destinations, events, and occasions. Handcrafted accessories such as personalized buttons, cufflinks, pocket squares, and more, designed to enhance the look of any ensemble will also be a part of the bespoke offerings from the brand.
The showcase with Studio Rudraksh at the Ritz Carlton promises a curated selection that caters to the wardrobe requirements of our discerning clients and patrons, delivering a captivating fusion of traditional and contemporary styles.
True to our brand’s DNA, the textures and surface treatments in the Spring Summer 2024 collection reflect a meticulous consideration for balance, with sharp cuts in silhouette that emulate an effortless grace. This approach not only preserves but also elevates the traditional essence of our classical overtures, making each garment not just a piece of clothing, but a personal statement.
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IndiGo names William Walsh CEO
Former IATA chief to take charge in August after Elbers exit, Bhatia steers interim
India’s biggest airline has moved fast and gone global. InterGlobe Aviation, which operates IndiGo, has tapped aviation heavyweight William Walsh as chief executive officer, subject to regulatory approvals, marking a sharp pivot as the carrier eyes its next burst of expansion.
Walsh, currently director general at the International Air Transport Association, will step down on July 31, 2026, and is expected to take charge by August 3. The appointment comes barely three weeks after Pieter Elbers exited the corner office, with Rahul Bhatia holding the fort in the interim.
The choice signals intent. Walsh brings decades of cockpit-to-boardroom experience, having led British Airways and later International Airlines Group, the parent of Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vueling. His tenure across carriers has been defined by hard resets, restructurings and cross-border consolidation—skills IndiGo may need as competition intensifies and scale becomes decisive.
Vikram Singh Mehta, chairman and non-executive independent director of IndiGo, said Walsh’s experience in managing large-scale airline operations and navigating complex market dynamics makes him well-suited to lead IndiGo in an increasingly competitive global aviation environment, adding that the appointment marks a new chapter as the airline scales in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
Rahul Bhatia said Walsh’s global perspective, operational expertise and customer-focused approach would be critical as IndiGo enters its next phase of expansion.
Walsh, widely regarded as one of the industry’s most influential figures, will oversee overall management and strategic direction, with a mandate spanning operational performance, network expansion, commercial strategy and customer experience. He is expected to work closely with the board and leadership team to sharpen IndiGo’s growth trajectory.
Walsh said IndiGo has a strong foundation and is well-positioned to capitalise on the evolving aviation landscape, adding that he looks forward to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and sustainable value creation across the organisation.
A new captain, a bigger runway—and a market that rewards scale. IndiGo is lining up for its next take-off.
