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Adani Ports names Sreedhar Menon as new chief financial officer
MUMBAI: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited is steering into new waters at the top of its finance team. The Board announced that Sreedhar Krishna Menon, currently CFO of group company AdaniConnex, will take the reins as chief financial officer from March 1, 2026.
He succeeds D. Muthukumaran, who is charting a new course within the wider Adani portfolio, stepping down as CFO on February 28. The handover marks a smooth transition in leadership for one of India’s largest port operators.
Menon brings a wealth of experience spanning India, Africa and beyond. He has spent over nine years at Airtel Nigeria, including a stint as acting CEO, and held senior finance roles across Bharti Airtel’s global operations. Most recently, he has been at the helm of AdaniConneX’s finances, sharpening his expertise in infrastructure and corporate strategy.
A qualified cost accountant and an alumnus of Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program, Menon is no stranger to navigating complex business landscapes. His appointment is expected to bring fresh perspectives to Adani Ports’ financial strategy as the company continues its global expansion.
With Menon at the helm, Adani Ports aims to keep its finances as well-charted as its shipping routes.
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ITC Sunfeast Farmlite launches Sugar Free Cookies range
New variants offer guilt-free indulgence for health-conscious snackers.
MUMBAI: ITC Sunfeast Farmlite is sweetening the deal for biscuit lovers who want to have their cookie and eat it too without the sugar. The better-for-you biscuits range from ITC Foods has expanded its portfolio with the launch of an all-new Sugar Free Cookies line, aligning with the company’s vision of ‘Help India Eat Better’. The range is designed for consumers who are rethinking sugar in their daily snacking but refuse to compromise on taste and indulgence.
The collection debuts with two tempting variants: Choco Nut Cookies and Hazelnut & Oats Cookies. Both are a source of protein and contain no trans-fat, while the Hazelnut & Oats variant is also lactose-free.
ITC Ltd. vice president (marketing), biscuits, foods division, Suraj Kathuria said, “At Sunfeast Farmlite, we believe mindful snacking should never come at the cost of indulgence. With this launch, we are catering to the growing need for guilt-free snacking while delivering a rich, satisfying cookie experience.”
ITC Ltd. vice president & head of food sciences for foods division Dr Shantanu Das added, “We have applied robust food science to develop cookies that are sugar-free while preserving the taste and texture consumers love.”
Each cookie comes in convenient single-serve packs to maintain texture and freshness. Both variants are available in 100g packs priced at ₹100 and can be found on quick-commerce platforms including Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto.
In a market increasingly leaning towards healthier choices, ITC Sunfeast Farmlite’s new Sugar Free Cookies prove that cutting sugar doesn’t mean cutting joy. For the health-conscious yet indulgent snacker, this could be the perfect bite-sized solution.
