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McDonald’s India brings the ‘Flavours of India’ to its iconic burgers
Mumbai: McDonald’s India (West & South), owned and operated by Westlife Foodworld has added a bold new twist to its classic burgers with the launch of the ‘Flavours of India’ theme. The company has reimagined its iconic McAloo Tikki, McChicken, and McVeggie burgers with a new flavour inspired by seven different chilies sourced from various geographies of the country. These limited time range of burgers, are now themed as flavours of India McAloo Tikki burger, flavours of India McVeggie burger and flavours of India McChicken burger – making them the truly Indian burgers.
The new flavour features a fiery blend of Bhavnagri chilli (Gujarat), Jwala chilli (Chhattisgarh & Madhya Pradesh), Kolhapuri chilli (Maharashtra), Guntur chilli (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana), Byadgi chilli (Karnataka & Goa), Kanthari Chilli (Kerala), and Laungi chilli (Tamil Nadu).
McDonald’s India (W&S) CMO Arvind R.P. said, “At McDonald’s India, we are constantly looking for ways to delight our customers and celebrate the rich flavours of India. The new ‘Flavours of India’ McAloo Tikki, McVeggie, and McChicken burgers showcase McDonald’s India’s commitment to democratizing our menu and creating value for its fans. This is our way of giving consumers more reasons to enjoy their favourite McDonald’s burgers. We are excited to introduce this new limited-time offering and bring the rich, diverse flavours of India to McDonald’s fans across the country.”
The flavours of India platform delivers a vibrant experience for customers who relish fiery flavours. By incorporating these seven chillies sourced from distinct regions across India, McDonald’s India is offering a truly inclusive, locally-relevant menu. Customers would recognise the fact that the chillies elevating the taste of their favourite burgers, hail from their own home states, creating a sense of regional connection and authenticity. Through this innovative spice blend, McDonald’s India is not only satisfying the Indian consumer’s appetite for fiery flavours, but also strengthening its bond with diverse communities by celebrating the versatile chillies of India.
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Tech Mahindra names Jeetu Anandani VP & country head – enterprise & strategic accounts
Veteran tech leader to drive enterprise growth across Australia and New Zealand
MELBOURNE: Jeetu Anandani has stepped into a larger leadership role at Tech Mahindra, taking charge as vice president and country head for enterprise and strategic growth across Australia and New Zealand.
Based in Melbourne, Anandani will steer the company’s enterprise portfolio in the ANZ region, focusing on expanding business across high-growth sectors such as retail, energy and utilities, health insurance and logistics. The move signals Tech Mahindra’s intent to deepen its presence in one of the world’s most competitive enterprise technology markets.
In his new role, Anandani will lead growth initiatives, build strategic partnerships and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders across industries. His mandate also includes accelerating business development efforts in sectors such as manufacturing, travel and logistics while helping clients navigate digital transformation and AI-led change.
The promotion caps a steady rise within Tech Mahindra. Anandani most recently served as communications, media and entertainment head for BPS across the Asia Pacific and Japan region, where he worked on expanding enterprise deals and strategic partnerships. Before that, he held the role of account director, managing key client relationships and delivery programmes.
Prior to joining Tech Mahindra in 2020, Anandani spent nearly eight years at Telstra as country manager in Mumbai, overseeing operational growth and partnerships. His earlier career includes leadership stints at Tata Consultancy Services, Vodafone and JPMorgan Chase.
With more than two decades of experience across telecom, banking and IT services, Anandani now takes the helm of Tech Mahindra’s enterprise push in ANZ, a region where demand for AI, digital transformation and large-scale technology partnerships continues to gather pace.
