Brands
Alfa Hockey signs the next gen hockey players
Mumbai: Alfa Hockey an industry-leading manufacturer of field hockey sticks and accessories announced that it has signed the India’s next gen hockey players.
The brand has roped in Mumtaz Khan, Mahima Tete and Neelam Nagpal from the junior women’s players and Uttam Singh and Tahir Ali from the junior men’s team. With a keen eye in the future, the brand believes in working and supporting the youth hockey players. The focus is also to promote the game at the grassroot level. Alfa Hockey also has more that 60 per cent of senior team members both in men’s and women’s using their products.
Talking about the same Alfa Hockey CEO Jitin Mahajan said, “Being a make in India company, we want to grow the sport of Hockey in India and take it back to its glorious year and for that we will leave no stone unturned. The youngsters are the future of the sport and we want to start supporting them from their junior’s journey rather than waiting them to debut in the senior team, this will not only boost their morale and help them perform better but also reach out to a wider audiences who are looking to take up hockey as a profession.”
Mumtaz Khan who was named FIH Women’s Rising Star of the Year last year said, “Alfa Hockey in a way represents the history of India hockey. They have been part of many players who have become legends today and I feel honoured to be a part of their journey.”
Uttam Singh of the junior men’s team said, “This will surely boost my morale to work hard and not only make India proud but also the brand. I hope this association goes a long way and I am proud to be part of the Alfa Hockey team.”
Brands
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.
