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Amit Gupta assumes leadership at Milagrow
Mumbai: Milagrow Humantech, a leader in consumer robotics, has announced that Amit Gupta is formally heading the organisation. Milagrow is at the forefront of robotics product development in India, with an installation base of more than 1.5 lac products. Under Amit’s leadership, the company is set to enhance operations and offer consumers cost-effective yet high-quality products. To drive this mission forward, he is ensuring the implementation of innovative marketing strategies while developing India-specific products, software, processes, and services.
With nearly three decades of experience, Amit began his entrepreneurial journey in 2020 when he entered semi-entrepreneurship with Milagrow. As he takes the helm, Amit is pledging to carry forward the visionary legacy established by Rajeev Karwal.
Amit is working towards revolutionizing the daily interactions in Indian households by integrating advanced robotics. His skill set is playing a key role in strengthening the company’s position as a leader in the robotics industry. He believes in a customer-centric approach and personalization of services by prioritizing products’ easy usability. The seamless integration of a mobile-friendly app is enhancing the overall user experience.
Expressing his enthusiasm, Milagrow HumanTech VP Amit Gupta said, “Leading Milagrow Humantech is an honor. Inspired by Mr. Rajeev Karwal’s legacy of excellence and innovation, I am committed to furthering his vision. We are spearheading the robotic revolution in India, empowering automation, and freeing humans from mundane tasks so that they can focus on other more important and productive things. At Milagrow, we are dedicated to making the company synonymous with robotics and innovation. We are actively going above and beyond our capabilities and forging strategic collaborations to bring the best technologies to India for redefining the future of the sector.
Besides scaling in international markets, Milagrow Humantech also plans to set up a manufacturing base in India and cooperate with International companies mainly from Europe and USA. Furthermore, the company’s focus on advancing technology in the LIDAR space underscores its commitment to excellence. In an industry-first initiative towards making ownership of robotics products affordable, the company is offering a three-year warranty on suction motors and a three-year warranty on batteries. With a dedication to product, indigenous softwares and component developments, Milagrow is positioned to lead the future of robotics in India.
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IndiGo taps IATA director general Willie Walsh as CEO for next phase
IATA chief to take over in August as airline sharpens international play
MUMBAI: IndiGo has tapped Willie Walsh as its next chief executive officer, signalling a decisive push to expand its global footprint and steady operations after a turbulent start to the year.
Walsh, currently director general of the International Air Transport Association, will take over the top job subject to regulatory approvals. His tenure at IATA is set to conclude on July 31, 2026, with his joining at IndiGo expected by August 3, 2026.
The appointment follows the exit of Pieter Elbers, who stepped down on March 10, 2026, just months after the airline grappled with network-wide disruptions that put its operational resilience under scrutiny.
Welcoming the move, IndiGo chairman Vikram Singh said, “I am thrilled that Willie will be at helm of IndiGo. He is an exceptional global aviation leader with a stellar track record of outstanding leadership across several airlines. His experience in managing large scale airline operations and navigating complex market dynamics make him ideally suited to strengthen and lead IndiGo for continued growth in an ever evolving and competitive international aviation environment.”
For his part, Walsh struck an optimistic note on the road ahead, “The aviation landscape is evolving rapidly, and IndiGo is extremely well-positioned to be at the forefront of this change. I look forward to partnering with colleagues across the organisation to build a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration and sustainable value for all stakeholders” he said.
The leadership change comes at a time when IndiGo is sharpening its long-haul ambitions and looking to cement its position beyond the domestic market. With Walsh at the controls, the airline appears set to double down on scale, stability and a stronger international presence in the years ahead.
