Brands
Sushant Bhandari elevated to VP at Citi institutional banking
MUMBAI: Citi has welcomed Sushant Bhandari as vice president in its Institutional Client Group, signalling a fresh wave of leadership and ambition within the bank’s institutional banking division.
Bhandari, who has been with Citi for nearly seven years, will focus on strengthening relationships with institutional clients, driving solution-led growth, and delivering integrated banking, cash management, and trade finance solutions across markets.
He has steadily climbed the Citi ladder, starting as a sales management associate in 2019, moving up to solution sales manager, then assistant vice president, and now stepping into his VP role. Along the way, he has been recognised multiple times for top performance, including accolades at the Top Performers Summit 2020 and Winners Circle.
Before joining Citi, Bhandari honed his skills through internships and live projects at organisations including Khaitan Electronics, pladis Global, EduShedu.com, and Children International, as well as contributing to the Finance Club at IMI Delhi.
In his new role based in Mumbai, Bhandari is set to bring a mix of experience, energy, and innovative thinking to Citi’s institutional banking operations, making the complex world of corporate finance a little more approachable for clients.
Brands
Aurelia launches Spring Summer ’26 collection with Ananya Panday
#HameshaTrending campaign spotlights trendy Indian wear in fresh silhouettes and florals across 240 plus stores.
MUMBAI: Ananya Panday just proved that Indian wear can trend harder than your group chat because when fashion keeps up with your vibe, every outfit’s a plot twist. Aurelia, the women’s ethnic wear brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited TCNS Division, has rolled out its Spring Summer ’26 collection under the punchy #HameshaTrending campaign, fronted by hindi movie’s Gen Z favourite Ananya Panday. The move sharpens Aurelia’s spot as the brand for young women who crave the latest in Indian aesthetics without ditching comfort or confidence.
The campaign film bursts with girl-gang energy, makeover sessions, office hangs, road trips, and wedding chaos, each scene swapping moods and styles seamlessly. Ananya embodies the effortless switch kurta one minute, co-ord set the next showing how Aurelia keeps looks fresh, relevant, and ready for whatever the day throws.
Ananya Panday said, “I’ve always believed fashion should feel fun, easy, and totally you. I love experimenting with trends, but in a way that still feels comfortable and natural. That’s what I love about Aurelia… #HameshaTrending is such a vibe because it’s about staying updated and feeling confident every single day.”
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited TCNS Division CEO Anant Daga added, “Aurelia has consistently resonated with women who want to stay relevant in an ever-evolving fashion landscape… The Spring Summer ’26 collection and #HameshaTrending campaign are strategic steps toward strengthening our fashion-forward credentials while continuing to offer accessibility, comfort, and inclusivity at scale.”
The collection itself is a seasonal refresh: updated kurta shapes, fluid co-ord sets, playful sleeves, bold necklines, softer pastels, on-trend florals, and breezy fabrics built for India’s heat. It’s designed to glide from desk days to brunch, festive dos to summer evenings proving wearable trendiness doesn’t mean sacrificing ease.
A full 360-degree rollout follows, the film hits social media, OTT, and digital video, backed by influencer tie-ups and creator buzz, while the pieces land in over 240 Aurelia stores plus online nationwide.
For anyone who’s ever stared at their wardrobe wondering how to stay current without trying too hard, this drop whispers: trend-chasing can be as simple as slipping into something that feels like you only sharper, brighter, and very much on point.
