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Royal Enfield gears up for a gear assault at Motoverse
GOA: Royal Enfield is pushing hard into the riding-gear game. At Motoverse 2025, the century-old bikemaker rolled out a slew of new products that signal serious ambition: fresh helmets with graphic flair, upgraded Bluetooth gadgetry and limited-edition festival collectibles that blur the line between merchandise and cultural artefact.
The Comic Helmet leads the charge. A full-face model decked out in punchy graphics, it marries high-impact protection with personality. Multiple vents and improved airflow mean riders needn’t sacrifice comfort for style. It’s a direct shot at the growing tribe of enthusiasts who reject the grey compromise between safety and self-expression.
Close behind comes the Motowave X2, a refreshed Bluetooth communication unit that ditches gimmickry for utility. Longer battery life, cleaner audio and simplified controls make it a pragmatist’s choice for navigation, calls and music on the road. The engineering philosophy is pure Royal Enfield: solve real problems without the theatre.
Collectors and gear heads also got their moment. The 1:12 Classic Scale Models picked up new colourways, whilst bookings reopened for the 1:3 variant in three fresh shades. Precision-crafted and cult favourites, these miniatures have become totems of Royal Enfield’s identity as something more than a mere motorcycle manufacturer—a cultural phenomenon on two wheels.
Rounding out the haul: the Motoverse Collection, a limited-edition apparel and accessories capsule exclusive to the 2025 festival. Wearable memorabilia rooted in the event itself, it captures Motoverse’s visual language and lets attendees carry a piece of the mood home.
Chief commercial officer at Royal Enfield, Yadvinder Singh Guleria, said “Motoverse remains a crucible of ideas shaped by the riding community.” The products, he insisted, are practical and durable whilst “expressive enough to let riders signal who they are.”
The gear is available now at the Motoshop zone through the end of Motoverse 2025, with a wider rollout across Royal Enfield stores and online platforms in the weeks ahead. At over 100 years old, Royal Enfield shows no sign of losing pace.
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FSS names Anand Krishnamurthi head of global digital delivery
Tech veteran to drive AI-first, cloud-led transformation in payments globally
CHENNAI: Financial Software and Systems (FSS), an AI-first payment infrastructure company, has appointed Anand Krishnamurthi as head of global digital delivery.
In his new role, Anand Krishnamurthi will lead FSS’s global digital delivery capabilities, focusing on AI-first and cloud-led transformation while ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes for customers worldwide. He will be based in Chennai and report to V. Balasubramanian, CEO of FSS.
Bringing 28 years of experience in technology and digital transformation across banking, capital markets, financial services, and insurance, Anand has held senior leadership positions at Cognizant and NuSummit. He is recognised for scaling multi-geography delivery teams, leading mission-critical platforms, and embedding AI-driven automation in complex, regulated environments.
“What drew me to FSS is its deep payments expertise, strong product DNA, and the scale at which its platforms power real-world financial ecosystems,” said Anand Krishnamurthi. “I aim to strengthen delivery predictability, execution rigor, and engineering quality, building empowered teams that deliver measurable customer outcomes. FSS has a unique opportunity to create real-time, AI-infused payments infrastructure that is resilient, secure, and globally scalable.”
V. Balasubramanian added, “Anand’s track record in leading multi-geography delivery programs and AI-first operating models makes him the ideal leader for FSS as we accelerate our AI-driven digital payments business. His leadership will help us raise the bar for outcomes globally.”
This appointment is part of FSS’s broader push to build an AI-powered, cloud-native delivery organisation capable of meeting the evolving needs of banks, fintechs, and financial institutions worldwide.
