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Coca Cola claims clean chit from MP government
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MUMBAI: There’s some good news for Coca Cola vis-?-vis the ongoing pesticide controversy. A press release issued by the cola company claims that the Madhya Pradesh Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared all the soft drinks samples of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited. The FDA, says the release, collected the samples at random, all of which conformed to the requirements under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act rules.  |
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The release says that the FDA collected more than three dozen samples of brands like Coke, Fanta, Limca, Sprite, Thums Up and Kinley Soda from different parts of the state, for various tests. The public analysts at the State Food Laboratory, FDA, Bhopal, who conducted these tests, declared them to be in conformity with the PFA rules. The beverage conglomerate also issued a statement saying that Madhya Pradesh has joined other states which had already confirmed the safety and quality of its products. “Coca-Cola is committed to standards that are in the best interests of our customers in India. We will work closely with government in both, the development of appropriate standards as well as the national sampling and testing protocols, to ensure they are being followed,” the statement says. |
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Magellanic Cloud names Syed Ameeruddin CEO of e-surveillance arm
Keeping a sharper eye on the future, Magellanic Cloud is putting a seasoned watcher in charge.
MUMBAI – Magellanic Cloud Ltd. has elevated Syed Ameeruddin as Chief Executive Officer of its e-surveillance business, bringing its iVIS and Provigil operations under a unified leadership to accelerate growth in intelligent monitoring and infrastructure solutions.
Ameeruddin, a nearly two-decade veteran of the company, steps into the role after leading the e-surveillance vertical. His career trajectory—from Business Development Manager to the top of the vertical—reflects a steady climb built on operational depth, client engagement, and strategic execution across multiple subsidiaries.
Over the years, he has played a central role in expanding the company’s footprint, strengthening client relationships, and streamlining operations. He has also been instrumental in integrating acquisitions, helping align new businesses with Magellanic Cloud’s long-term strategy while stabilising performance across diverse domains.
More recently, Ameeruddin has contributed to securing key mandates spanning railways, the National Highways Authority of India, and the BFSI sector—wins that have bolstered the company’s order book and deepened its presence in critical infrastructure.
Commenting on the move, Joseph Sudheer Thumma said Ameeruddin’s leadership has been “pivotal in shaping the e-surveillance business,” citing his ability to drive growth, build teams, and deliver strategic wins as key to the company’s journey. His elevation, Thumma added, is expected to further accelerate expansion in AI-driven surveillance and infrastructure solutions.
The transition comes as demand surges for AI-enabled monitoring, centralised command systems, and large-scale deployments across mission-critical environments. Magellanic Cloud’s e-surveillance segment—anchored by iVIS and Provigil—has emerged as a significant growth engine, delivering projects across banking, transport, highways, and public infrastructure.
In his new role, Ameeruddin will focus on scaling platform capabilities, expanding deployments in complex environments, and developing integrated solutions that enhance real-time intelligence and operational resilience. He will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the company alongside his new responsibilities.
With this leadership shift, Magellanic Cloud is doubling down on its ambition to stay ahead in India’s rapidly evolving surveillance ecosystem—where seeing, increasingly, is not just believing, but predicting.
