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Yellow Tie Hospitality ropes in Chef Harpal Singh as brand ambassador for GBC
MUMBAI: Yellow Tie Hospitality Management, an India-based Food & Beverages (F&B) Franchise Management Company, officially announces Celebrity Chef Harpal Singh Sokhias the Brand Ambassador and Chef on board of Genuine Broaster Chicken (GBC) in the country. A sought after name in the Indian F&B sector, Chef Harpal’s trademark style, of making the act of cooking into a form of entertainment, resonates with the typical Indian foodie. With his association, the company hopes to bring about an innovative Indian twist to many dishes, especially by packaging the traditional Indian dishes in American style.
Some of the preparations from Harpal Singh’s exclusive menu include: – Happy Fried Chicken Served with Curry Mango Jalepeno Dip, Jong Lee Paneer Burger – with Thai Spice Paneer Sticks and Noodle, Mutton Rogan Josh Burger, Gulkand Muffin, Palak Paneer Burger and Gulkand Muffin.
Commenting on this announcement, Karan Tanna, Founder and CEO, Yellow Tie Hospitality Management said, ,“Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, popularly known as the Energy Chef of India is truly loved by the viewers for his hassle-free, lip-smacking recipes. We are proud to have him on board as the official Brand Ambassador of Genuine Broaster Chicken in India. We are confident that with his expertise and repertoire, the menu will truly represent our brand philosophy in the country – American Soul with an Indian Heart.”
Adding his bit, Chef Harpal SinghSokhisaid, “I am really excited to be associated with Broaster Chicken as the brand ambassador in India. With this association, it will give me an opportunity to introduce an “Indo-American” cuisine, where we will offer traditional Indian dishes in a modern day, youth oriented and fun format.”
Apart from being a chef, Harpal Singh Sokhi is a regular on popular culinary TV shows and is a household name. With a background in North Indian cooking and having a reputation for creating fusion cuisine with Indian and international flavors, Chef Harpal will give magic touch to Broaster Chicken that will definitely please the Indian palate while staying true to its American heritage.
Broaster Chicken is a heritage culture in USA for over 60 years now. Currently operational in 36 countries across the world, Broaster Chicken is served at leading chains like ‘Bob Evans Garden’ and ‘Al Bek’. Crispy, light, juicy and delicious taste, Broaster Chicken is known for:
• Use of fresh, never frozen chicken
• Marinated and coated with our proprietary Broaster products
• Chicken with over 50% lesser oil and zero trans fat
• Cooked in a Broaster Pressure Fryer
The proprietary marinades, seasonings, coatings and specially blended cooking oils bring out a taste that’s unforgettably delicious and authentically Genuine Broaster Chicken.
Yellow Tie Hospitality Management plans to launch 40 GBC outlets in India, starting with Mumbai very soon. The brand will be served exclusively in different franchise formats and lip-smacking authentic menu by the company. Besides the regular pressure fried chicken that utilizes lesser oil and retains meat moisture, the menu will also offer other interesting products in burger, indie meals, appetizers, beverages and other categories.
Along with its brand promotion, Yellow Tie Hospitality hopes to augment the food startup industry as well. It aims at giving fledgling entrepreneurs a chance to scale their business via operational efficiency, management, and collaborations in this sector.
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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.
