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Kwality Wall’s appoints new board members after Magnum acquisition
Abhijit Bhattacharya named Chairperson as ice cream company enters next growth phase.
MUMBAI: When your ice cream business gets a fresh scoop of leadership, things are bound to get even cooler and Kwality Wall’s has just done exactly that. Kwality Wall’s (India) Limited (KWIL), now part of The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC), has announced the appointment of Abhijit Bhattacharya and Tahir Toloy Tanridagli to its Board of Directors. The appointments, effective 30 March, follow TMICC HoldCo’s acquisition of a controlling 61.90 per cent stake in KWIL.
Mr Abhijit Bhattacharya has been appointed as additional (non-executive and non-independent) director and chairperson of the board. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. and previously held the role of CFO for Unilever Ice Cream. With nearly four decades of experience, including 38 years at Koninklijke Philips N.V. in senior finance and operational roles across Europe, Asia and the United States, Bhattacharya brings deep expertise in strategic transformation and complex corporate restructurings.
Mr Tahir Toloy Tanridagli has been appointed as additional (non-executive and non-independent) director. A graduate of Bogazici University with a High Honours BA in Business Administration, he currently serves as President for METSA markets (Middle East, Turkey, Africa, Israel, and South Asia) at TMICC and is a member of the Global Ice Cream Executive Leadership Team. With over two decades in the snacking and FMCG sector, including leadership roles at Kraft Foods–Mondelez and Unilever, Toloy has extensive experience across ice cream, chocolate, snacks, beverages and desserts.
The appointments come as KWIL, which listed as an independent entity after its demerger from Hindustan Unilever Limited, enters a new phase of growth following the Share Purchase Agreement signed between Unilever and TMICC in June 2025.
In the fast-melting world of ice cream, adding two heavyweights to the board is a clear signal that Kwality Wall’s is ready to scoop up even bigger opportunities ahead.
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Barista launches “Main Hoon Mango” summer campaign
New mango-infused menu arrives at outlets from 1 April 2026.
MUMBAI: Summer is about to get a whole lot sweeter and Barista is making sure the king of fruits steals the show. Barista Coffee Company is kicking off the mango season with the launch of its colourful new campaign, “Main Hoon Mango”, starting 1 April 2026. The initiative celebrates mango India’s favourite summer fruit with a special menu that blends nostalgia, indulgence and refreshing flavours.
The campaign pays tribute to the cultural and emotional connection Indians have with mangoes, from childhood memories to the first signs of summer heat. Barista has crafted an exciting range of beverages and desserts that combine the richness of mango with its signature coffee expertise.
Highlights of the new menu include Dirty Mango Latte, Chilli Mango Tango, Mango Iced Espresso, Mango Matcha, Mango Affair, and a delectable Mango Cheesecake Slice.
Barista Coffee Company CEO Rajat Agrawal said the menu aims to capture the essence of Indian summers. “This campaign is our way of bringing together nostalgia and indulgence in a refreshing experience. We look forward to offering our customers a unique and memorable mango experience across all Barista outlets,” he noted.
The “Main Hoon Mango” range is available at an introductory price starting from Rs 275 onwards across Barista cafes and online platforms.
In a country where mango season is practically a national festival, Barista has found the perfect way to beat the heat by letting the king of fruits take centre stage, one delicious sip and slice at a time.
