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Pepperfry launches Bespoke Services
MUMBAI: Pepperfry has announced the launch of its Bespoke Services— its one-stop-shop to resolve all ‘interiors woes’ for the homes of its customers. The company has opened the Pepperfry Bespoke Studios in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Gurugram, where people can choose interior decors from various styles in every service including modular solutions, tiling, and flooring or design consultancy.
Pepperfry describes its Bespoke Studios as grandiose experiential stores with life-like displays of modular solutions and grants visitors access to a comprehensive material library which leads them into an immersive experience of viewing the vast varieties of materials and textures curated by Pepperfry experts while being consulted by renowned interior designers and architects. The company offers transparent pricing mechanism and flexible payment methods to its customers for availing the services.
For this specialised service, Pepperfry has partnered with many brands including Hettich, Bosch, Siemens, Kajaria, Gyproc, Kaff, Faber, Picostone, among others which will ensure that the offerings are not just wide spectrum but, also of luxurious quality at reasonable prices.
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IndiGo appoints captain Rohit Rikhye as head of operations control centre
Leadership change follows dgca penalties and december flight disruptions
MUMBAI: IndiGo has appointed Captain Rohit Rikhye as the new head of its operations control centre (OCC). The appointment, effective immediately following an internal announcement on Friday, sees Rikhye take over from Jason Herter. He will report directly to the chief operating officer (COO), Isidre Porqueras.
Captain Rikhye brings over 11 years of experience within IndiGo to the role. He previously served as chief pilot for standards, QA, and ops safety. In his new position, he is responsible for the airline’s central nerve centre, overseeing flight operations, including real-time coordination, planning, and dispatch; tracking and compliance, ensuring all flights adhere to air traffic control and safety regulations; and resource management, handling crew scheduling and rostering across the network.
The leadership transition comes after a period of significant operational challenges in December 2025. These lapses resulted in strict intervention from the directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) in January 2026.
According to statements made by additional solicitor general Chetan Sharma on behalf of the civil aviation ministry, the regulator imposed penalties totalling Rs 22 crore on the airline. The regulatory response also led to the dismissal of a senior vice-president to address the systemic issues identified during the disruptions.
The OCC is critical to the airline’s daily performance, managing everything from flight paths to crew availability. By appointing a veteran from the safety and standards division, IndiGo aims to strengthen its regulatory compliance and ensure operational stability moving forward.
