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Fujifilm India ropes in Kunal Girotra as national business manager for Instax range of cameras
MUMBAI: Fujifilm India Private Ltd, a pioneer in imaging technologies, announced Kunal Girotra as national business manager for Instax range of cameras as he takes on the mantle for heading the category’s business division in India. Kunal has over 14 years of professional experience and is entrusted with the responsibility of driving sales and formulating business growth strategies for the Instax range in India. Instax range of cameras have gained popularity amongst millennial with its great design and competitive pricing. He will be playing an instrumental role towards further strengthening the market presence of the Instax camera business and strategise to take Fujifilm India to new heights.
Fujifilm’s Instax has certainly come a long way ever since its launch back in 1998. Today, it is a global hit with presence in more than 100 countries and regions with approximately 40 million units sold worldwide. Its quirky design and retro look have helped the brand carve a winning niche for itself. With Girotra’s onboarding, Fujifilm will be reinforcing its plan to bank on millennials with the instax range which are compact, easy-to-use and captures memories instantly.
Fujifilm India MD Haruto Iwata said “I am delighted to welcome Kunal Girotra as national business manager of Instax cameras in India. His marketing expertise coupled with a strong industry knowledge will help us drive continuous growth for Instax division in the coming years. I am confident that with his focus towards growth and profitability, he will take the business to new heights and significantly enhance market presence for Instax cameras. His appointment marks the beginning of the new chapter for Instax range.”
Girotra said, “Being one of the most recognised consumer electronics and imaging brand, it is an exciting time to lead Fujifilm’s pioneering Instax business in India. In this time of transition, I look forward for an insight from our stakeholders and help guide in further strengthening Fujifilm’s presence in India. I am confident, that we will continue to harness our energies to expand our footprint and offer the best in class technology to our consumers. I am extremely motivated to taking the business to newer heights in terms of service, growth, market share, and profitability.”
In his past work experience, Girotra has been a part of the leadership team at Sony India where he was leading marketing and software sales. With his vast experience, he brings with him a deep insight into consumer and enterprise sales, channel management and operations, sales planning and execution. His key organisational strengths include sales, enterprise knowledge, team management, marketing and advertising, budgeting, business leadership and strategic planning.
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Indigo appoints Aloke Singh as Chief Strategy Officer
Air India Express MD joins to steer global growth and operational efficiency.
MUMBAI: Indigo just recruited its next big strategist from the rival camp because when you’re chasing the skies, sometimes the best way to fly higher is to borrow the pilot who already knows the route. InterGlobe Aviation, parent company of IndiGo, announced on 23 March 2026 that its board has approved the appointment of Aloke Singh as Chief Strategy Officer. Singh, who most recently served as managing director and CEO of Air India Express, will lead enterprise-wide strategic planning, operational efficiency initiatives and the airline’s aggressive push into international routes.
Reporting initially to managing director Rahul Bhatia and later to Indigo’s incoming CEO Singh brings over three decades of experience across strategy, operations and commercial functions in aviation. At Air India Express he drove network expansion and performance turnaround, earlier roles at Air India and Oman Air sharpened his focus on long-term planning.
“Aloke brings an exceptional blend of strategic vision and operational depth,” Bhatia said. “His experience will be critical as Indigo seeks to build a more agile, resilient and future-ready organisation.”
The appointment arrives at a pivotal moment. Indigo, India’s dominant domestic carrier, has faced intense scrutiny after operational disruptions in December 2025 thousands of cancelled and delayed flights due to crew scheduling misalignments with new pilot fatigue norms triggering fines, passenger chaos and regulatory heat. Former CEO Pieter Elbers resigned in March 2026 citing personal reasons, though his exit followed sustained pressure from those setbacks and rising costs.
Singh described joining Indigo as “a pivotal moment” for both the airline and Indian aviation, as the carrier accelerates beyond its domestic stronghold into a more competitive global arena.
In an industry where turbulence is measured in both altitude and headlines, Indigo isn’t just hiring a strategist, it’s recruiting a steady hand to navigate from domestic dominance to international takeoff, one calculated flight plan at a time.
