Brands
Bata India & Geisha Designs become a shoe fit for luxe wedding collection
MUMBAI: Who says you can’t dance all night in heels? Bata India and Geisha Designs are proving otherwise with a dazzling new collaboration, just in time for wedding season. Bringing together Bata’s signature comfort and contemporary style with Geisha’s exquisite craftsmanship, the partnership delivers a seamless fusion of fashion and function. The result? A collection that lets you sparkle at the cocktail party while keeping you effortlessly on your feet through the last wedding toast.
With Bata’s celebration collection and Geisha’s ‘Marquise – Evening Occasion Wear 2025’, this collaboration redefines wedding fashion by offering sophisticated silhouettes and metallic heels designed for maximum glamour with zero discomfort. Whether you’re twirling at the Sangeet, marching with the Baraat, or juggling bridesmaid duties with finesse, this collection is crafted for every high-energy wedding moment.
Bata India head of marketing Deepika Deepti shared, “Our collaboration with Designer label Geisha for ‘Marquise – Evening Occasion Wear 2025’ is a natural synergy—bringing together their expertise in couture craftsmanship with our legacy of stylish comfort. Weddings today are about celebrating in style while staying on your feet from the first dance to the last toast. The Bata celebration collection is designed precisely for maximalist dressing for those cocktail parties during the wedding saga, where you want to shine brighter while having high-quality comfort.”
Geisha Designs by Paras & Shalini, director & co-founder Shalini Jaikaria added, “This collection is a celebration of our commitment to detail and craftsmanship. We are excited to collaborate with Bata to present ‘Marquise,’ an evening occasion wear line, for the modern woman who seeks not just to make a statement but to tell her story—her every gesture a reminder of the beauty in authenticity and the magic of being unapologetically herself.”
With prices starting at Rs 999, the footwear range is now available across 1,900+ Bata stores, Bata.com, and leading e-commerce platforms. Designed to elevate wedding wardrobes without compromising on comfort, the collection cements Bata’s reputation as a brand that seamlessly blends heritage with modern innovation.
So, whether you’re planning to dance till dawn or own the room with effortless poise, this collaboration ensures that you do it in style—and without any foot pain regrets the morning after.
Brands
FSS names Anand Krishnamurthi head of global digital delivery
Tech veteran to drive AI-first, cloud-led transformation in payments globally
CHENNAI: Financial Software and Systems (FSS), an AI-first payment infrastructure company, has appointed Anand Krishnamurthi as head of global digital delivery.
In his new role, Anand Krishnamurthi will lead FSS’s global digital delivery capabilities, focusing on AI-first and cloud-led transformation while ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes for customers worldwide. He will be based in Chennai and report to V. Balasubramanian, CEO of FSS.
Bringing 28 years of experience in technology and digital transformation across banking, capital markets, financial services, and insurance, Anand has held senior leadership positions at Cognizant and NuSummit. He is recognised for scaling multi-geography delivery teams, leading mission-critical platforms, and embedding AI-driven automation in complex, regulated environments.
“What drew me to FSS is its deep payments expertise, strong product DNA, and the scale at which its platforms power real-world financial ecosystems,” said Anand Krishnamurthi. “I aim to strengthen delivery predictability, execution rigor, and engineering quality, building empowered teams that deliver measurable customer outcomes. FSS has a unique opportunity to create real-time, AI-infused payments infrastructure that is resilient, secure, and globally scalable.”
V. Balasubramanian added, “Anand’s track record in leading multi-geography delivery programs and AI-first operating models makes him the ideal leader for FSS as we accelerate our AI-driven digital payments business. His leadership will help us raise the bar for outcomes globally.”
This appointment is part of FSS’s broader push to build an AI-powered, cloud-native delivery organisation capable of meeting the evolving needs of banks, fintechs, and financial institutions worldwide.
