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A new coat of paint: HIL rebrands as BirlaNu Ltd
MUMBAI: One of India’s heavyweight building materials suppliers is having a makeover. HIL Ltd, part of the $3 billion CK Birla Group, has swapped its workmanlike moniker for the snappier BirlaNu Ltd the company announced on Monday.
The rebranding isn’t just cosmetic—it’s meant to cement the firm’s position in the global construction materials market. With 32 manufacturing facilities across India and Europe, and customers in more than 80 countries, BirlaNu appears to be building quite the empire.
“Our new identity, BirlaNu reflects who we are at our core—a company who is always pushing forward,” declares president of the newly christened outfit Avanti Birla. “We’re in this business because we believe in quality, innovation and making things that last.”
Birla, laying it on with a trowel, added: “Whether it’s creating better materials, improving sustainability, or bringing fresh ideas to construction, we’re here crafting innovative buildings and structures that stand the test of time.”
The company has been busy mixing up its business portfolio. Managing director & chief executive Akshat Seth highlighted that BirlaNu has introduced organic based stabilisers in UPVC pipe manufacturing—”an industry first in India, eliminating heavy metals.”
Not content with mere pipes, the firm has also “doubled our AAC block capacity in Chennai to four lakh cubic meters per year, making it one of the country’s largest facilities,” Seth disclosed.
In a move that will floor competitors, BirlaNu is bringing its “global premium flooring brand Parador to India,” marking its thrust into the home and interiors space.
The rebrand appears to be more than just window dressing. With “integrity, collaboration and excellence at its core,” BirlaNu is clearly hoping its new identity will provide solid foundations for future growth.
Whether this fresh lick of paint will help the firm nail its ambitious expansion plans remains to be seen. But one thing’s for certain: the company formerly known as HIL is determined not to hit the wall.
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Origen Realty names Preeti Rai as president- sales & strategy
Veteran hire signals push into Gurugram market with growth ambitions
GURUGRAM: Origen Realty has appointed Preeti Rai as president for sales and strategy, as the company gears up to enter the competitive Gurugram property market.
The move brings in a seasoned industry hand with over two decades of experience across residential and commercial real estate. In her new role, she will lead the company’s sales operations and go-to-market strategy, with a focus on building a strong foothold in Gurugram and driving early momentum.
Origen Realty management said the appointment marks a key milestone in its expansion plans. Origen Realty management said the hire will help sharpen execution and strengthen the company’s sales-led growth strategy as it steps into a new market.
Preeti Rai said, “I look forward to being part of Origen Realty at a pivotal stage in its journey and contributing to building a strong presence in the Gurugram market.”
Before joining Origen Realty, she served as senior vice president for sales and marketing at Elan Group. Her career also includes stints at major developers such as DLF Universal Ltd, Today Homes and Infrastructure, Paras Buildtech Pvt Ltd and Ambience Infrastructure Ltd, where she built expertise across channel sales, leasing, and end-to-end deal execution.
Known for her focus on strategy and team leadership, Rai is expected to play a central role in shaping Origen Realty’s market positioning and sales ecosystem in the region.
As Gurugram’s real estate market continues to attract fresh investments and new entrants, Origen Realty’s latest leadership hire signals its intent to compete with a clear, sales-driven playbook.
