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Finolex Cables enters digital space with Focus
MUMBAI: Integrated communication agency Focus has been roped as Finolex Cables‘ digital media partner.
Focus has been handling Finolex‘s creative, strategy and media planning services for the past seven years.
Trinetra Focus Communication (the digital arm of focus) vice president Harsh Wardhan Dave said, “We are glad to be extending our digital offerings for Finolex Cables. Having realised that electrical cable as a category is a difficult one to communicate, our team has put in great efforts towards effective messaging and strategy to create a strong base for a non-core brand like this. A research insight on the target audience affirmed our belief that it was the right time for Finolex to get into the digital marketing space. Through this mandate, we wish to bridge the gap and build sustainable engagements with the core audience.”
Over the years, Focus has created numerous TVCs, print ads and a large support of in-store activities. This is the first time that Finolex is venturing into the digital media space. The key mandate for its agency would be to concentrate on building the brand awareness along with regular engagement with the target communities.
Focus, established in 1997, develops integrated strategies aimed at providing business solutions to its clients. Together with Focus Media 360 degrees (Media), Trinetra Focus Communications (Digital) and Focus Circle (Creative and Advertising) forms an integrated media agency that truly believes in building brands holistically from inside out.
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IndiGo appoints captain Rohit Rikhye as head of operations control centre
Leadership change follows dgca penalties and december flight disruptions
MUMBAI: IndiGo has appointed Captain Rohit Rikhye as the new head of its operations control centre (OCC). The appointment, effective immediately following an internal announcement on Friday, sees Rikhye take over from Jason Herter. He will report directly to the chief operating officer (COO), Isidre Porqueras.
Captain Rikhye brings over 11 years of experience within IndiGo to the role. He previously served as chief pilot for standards, QA, and ops safety. In his new position, he is responsible for the airline’s central nerve centre, overseeing flight operations, including real-time coordination, planning, and dispatch; tracking and compliance, ensuring all flights adhere to air traffic control and safety regulations; and resource management, handling crew scheduling and rostering across the network.
The leadership transition comes after a period of significant operational challenges in December 2025. These lapses resulted in strict intervention from the directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) in January 2026.
According to statements made by additional solicitor general Chetan Sharma on behalf of the civil aviation ministry, the regulator imposed penalties totalling Rs 22 crore on the airline. The regulatory response also led to the dismissal of a senior vice-president to address the systemic issues identified during the disruptions.
The OCC is critical to the airline’s daily performance, managing everything from flight paths to crew availability. By appointing a veteran from the safety and standards division, IndiGo aims to strengthen its regulatory compliance and ensure operational stability moving forward.
