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Amit Badlani earns green glory from Gujarat CM
MUMBAI: Turning industrial progress into a green revolution, Amit Badlani has been honoured by Gujarat’s chief minister Bhupendra Patel for his remarkable contributions to sustainability.
Vihaan Clean & Green Tech and Go Green Mechanisms Pvt. Ltd. managing director Amit Badlani has spent 17 years championing eco-friendly industrial practices. Under his leadership, Vihaan Clean & Green Tech, a Hyfun Foods subsidiary, has set new standards with world-class Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems, combining efficiency with environmental responsibility.
The accolade also celebrates the company’s community initiatives, from afforestation drives to sustainable infrastructure projects. Earlier this year, Vihaan planted 400 trees in collaboration with the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) for World Environment Day, earning praise for its tangible impact on local ecosystems.
“This honour is a collective achievement, it belongs to every engineer, operator, and visionary who believes in building industries that coexist responsibly with nature,” said Badlani. “At Vihaan, sustainability isn’t a goal but a practice. Every project brings us closer to a cleaner tomorrow, where progress and preservation go hand in hand.”
The award ceremony, attended by senior officials including minister of state Harsh Sanghvi, highlighted Badlani’s leadership in sustainable industrialisation, aligning with India’s Vision 2070 for net-zero emissions.
Vihaan Clean & Green Tech continues to redefine industrial environmental management. Its CETP behind Fanidhar Mega Food Park in Mehsana, Gujarat, is among India’s largest and most advanced, treating 10 MLD of wastewater and recycling it to IS 10500 drinking water standards, a model of green innovation that proves eco-conscious growth is not just possible, but profitable.
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Toyota appoints Kenta Kon as President & CEO
New leader to steer EV push and global innovation amid industry shift.
MUMBAI: Toyota just handed the keys to a new driver because when the road to electric mobility gets twisty, you need someone who knows how to accelerate without skidding. Toyota Motor Corporation has named Kenta Kon as its new president and chief executive officer, a key leadership transition as the Japanese giant doubles down on its transformation in the fast-evolving global automotive landscape.
Kon brings deep expertise in automotive innovation, business strategy, and operational leadership to the top job. His appointment signals Toyota’s intent to sharpen focus on accelerating electric mobility, strengthening worldwide operations, and pushing customer-centric breakthroughs in next-generation technologies.
The company is betting on Kon to guide it through the industry’s pivotal shift toward sustainability, digital integration, and smarter mobility solutions. Key priorities under his watch include ramping up electric and hybrid lineups, expanding global market reach, driving cutting-edge automotive R&D, tightening supply-chain efficiency, and scaling connected and intelligent vehicle ecosystems.
This move comes at a time when legacy automakers face intense pressure to balance heritage strengths with aggressive electrification timelines and software-defined vehicle demands. Toyota aims to reinforce its position as a leader in sustainable, reliable, and future-ready mobility while navigating competitive challenges from both traditional rivals and new-age EV players.
For a brand that’s long defined durability and innovation, Kon’s elevation isn’t just a title change, it’s Toyota flooring it toward the next lap, ready to turn today’s tech talk into tomorrow’s showroom reality.
