Brands
Almonds Ai launches ChannelCARE program
Mumbai: Almonds Ai, a partner engagement, loyalty, and rewards technology company, announced the launch of a comprehensive ChannelCARE (Complete Assistance and Retention Empowerment) program for brands’ retailers and channel partners. ChannelCARE aims to elevate any brand’s success with retailers through financial support, training, sustainability initiatives, and an array of business services.
Key features of the Almonds Ai ChannelCARE program include:
1 Financial assistance such as working capital loans
2 Tax guidance and financial planning assistance
3 Healthcare /wellness service and insurance
4 Business skills training and mentorship
5 Support for marketing, promotion, and recruitment
6 Sustainability education and implementation of eco-friendly practices
7 Dedicated assistance teams
ChannelCARE program will also provide tailored services based on each retailer’s specific needs across technology adoption, inventory analysis, expansion support, and more.
“At Almonds Ai, we understand the pivotal role that channel partners play in the success of businesses. With ChannelCARE, we aim to provide comprehensive support and empowerment to channel partners, equipping them with the tools and resources they need to optimize operations, boost sales, and future-proof their businesses.” Abhinav Jain & Apurv Modi, co-founders of Almonds Ai jointly said.
These services address an extensive array of retailer needs, encompassing technological advancements, localized marketing, compliance, and energy efficiency. Depending on the challenges and opportunities within the retail industry, these services prove invaluable in driving retailers toward their utmost potential.
Brands
IndiGo names William Walsh CEO
Former IATA chief to take charge in August after Elbers exit, Bhatia steers interim
India’s biggest airline has moved fast and gone global. InterGlobe Aviation, which operates IndiGo, has tapped aviation heavyweight William Walsh as chief executive officer, subject to regulatory approvals, marking a sharp pivot as the carrier eyes its next burst of expansion.
Walsh, currently director general at the International Air Transport Association, will step down on July 31, 2026, and is expected to take charge by August 3. The appointment comes barely three weeks after Pieter Elbers exited the corner office, with Rahul Bhatia holding the fort in the interim.
The choice signals intent. Walsh brings decades of cockpit-to-boardroom experience, having led British Airways and later International Airlines Group, the parent of Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vueling. His tenure across carriers has been defined by hard resets, restructurings and cross-border consolidation—skills IndiGo may need as competition intensifies and scale becomes decisive.
Vikram Singh Mehta, chairman and non-executive independent director of IndiGo, said Walsh’s experience in managing large-scale airline operations and navigating complex market dynamics makes him well-suited to lead IndiGo in an increasingly competitive global aviation environment, adding that the appointment marks a new chapter as the airline scales in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
Rahul Bhatia said Walsh’s global perspective, operational expertise and customer-focused approach would be critical as IndiGo enters its next phase of expansion.
Walsh, widely regarded as one of the industry’s most influential figures, will oversee overall management and strategic direction, with a mandate spanning operational performance, network expansion, commercial strategy and customer experience. He is expected to work closely with the board and leadership team to sharpen IndiGo’s growth trajectory.
Walsh said IndiGo has a strong foundation and is well-positioned to capitalise on the evolving aviation landscape, adding that he looks forward to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and sustainable value creation across the organisation.
A new captain, a bigger runway—and a market that rewards scale. IndiGo is lining up for its next take-off.
