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Infomedia India launches ‘Better Interiors’
| MUMBAI: : Infomedia India Ltd., the publisher of special Interest titles including Better Photography, Overdrive, Search and Chip, is now ready to launch their next title Better Interiors – a magazine targeting the interior designing industry. The 144-page monthly specialist will be available at stands for Rs. 50 from 5 May 2005. | |
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 Witnessing the change in attitude and mindsets of the Indian interiors the editorial team of Better Interiors has put a diverse stream of content together which includes Design Files which would profile established and upcoming architects and interior designers who have to their credit varied design work that covers homes, offices, retail spaces and more and 9 to 5 which highlights corporate spaces that reflect trends in modern styles, material and colors in today‘s ever evolving work environment. The other important and interesting sections include International Lines, Showplace, Greenspace, Snapshots, Swishlist, Artbeat, Around Town, Hot Property & Club Select and Design Matters, says an official release. | |
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| The focus is laid on soft and hard furnishing varieties, interiors in leisure destinations, art and entertainment complexes, layout planning in clubs, hotels and much more. The team also plans to undertake a series of community driven initiatives and programs. | |
| With a clear focus on the business and commerce of interiors, the magazine intends to be the facilitator, forum and network constructor for the business of Interiors. Better Interiors will add a powerful dimension to the business of Interior Design publishing. The content and production values of Better Interiors will be unmatched by the existing players, the release adds. |
Brands
Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail reshuffles top deck; Nikhil Modha to take over as CFO
Phased transition sees Marco Agnolin head OWND!, Nikhil Modha lined up as CFO as company readies next growth leg
MUMBAI: Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail is redrawing its leadership map, lining up a new generation of executives across key roles as it prepares for its next phase of growth.
The company has named Suraj Bahirwani as chief executive (designate) of Pantaloons, effective April 1, 2026, with a full transition to the top role slated for October 1, 2026. He will also be designated as senior managerial personnel.
A two-decade veteran of the Aditya Birla Group, Bahirwani joined as a group management trainee in 2002 and has since held a string of leadership roles across retail and manufacturing. His resume spans stints at Aditya Birla Retail, a tenure as chief operating officer of Pantaloons, and most recently, head of global sales at the group’s cellulosic fibres business, where he drove international expansion and strengthened value-added portfolios.
Academically, he holds a PhD from the University of Mumbai, a postgraduate management diploma from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, and is a chartered accountant. Over the years, he has picked up multiple chairman’s awards, including distinguished achiever, exceptional contributor and accomplished leader.
The transition at Pantaloons will be staged. Incumbent chief executive Sangeeta Tanwani will continue until September 30, 2026, steering the handover before moving into an advisory role to the managing director from October 1, 2026. She is set to retire on January 31, 2027, at which point she will step down as whole-time director and key managerial personnel.
Alongside, the company has brought in Marco Agnolin as chief executive of OWND! and senior managerial personnel, effective April 6, 2026. Agnolin arrives with over three decades of global experience, having held senior roles at Inditex, where he helped expand Zara in Italy, and later served as chief executive of Bershka and Diesel. His track record spans fast fashion, brand turnarounds and youth-focused retail.
On the finance side, Nikhil Modha has been appointed chief financial officer (designate) and senior managerial personnel from April 1, 2026. He will assume full charge as chief financial officer and key managerial personnel from January 1, 2027.
Current chief financial officer Jagdish Bajaj will oversee a phased transition until December 31, 2026, before retiring and stepping down from his roles.
The reshuffle signals a calibrated succession plan rather than a sudden overhaul, with the company staggering exits and appointments to ensure continuity even as it refreshes leadership across verticals.
As Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail juggles legacy brands and new-age formats, the message is clear: steady hands for the present, sharper ones for the future—and no pause in the push for scale.
