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Bata India launches Pujo Glam collection
Mumbai: Bata India launches the new Pujo Glam collection just in time for the festive season, celebrating Pujo shopping, family gatherings, and Pandal hopping with friends. The brand continues to deliver the latest styles at great prices ahead of the festivities. With nearly a century in India, Bata resonates with consumers by offering trending and premium styles. Recommended by actors Neel Bhattacharya and Trina Saha, the latest styles start at just Rs 799, allowing you to celebrate Pujo with a new look each day.
The campaign featuring Neel Bhattacharya and Trina Saha captures the excitement of Pujo shopping and the joy of reconnecting with friends. The actors embody the spirit of the collection, showcasing how Bata’s diverse range of footwear can enhance any outfit, whether traditional or contemporary.
Speaking on the launch, Bata India’s head of marketing Deepika Deepti said, “Bata’s journey in India began right here in the East and we have been a part of the region’s celebrations for generations. Our long-standing presence has given us unique insights into our customers’ desires for fashion-forward, high-quality designs at affordable prices. We’re proud of our legacy and are excited to continue to democratize fashion with the latest Pujo Glam collection. We believe that everyone deserves to feel like a celebrity and should have access to stylish offerings.”
The Pujo Glam Collection by Bata is designed to complement the festivities of Durga Pujo. As families and friends come together for traditions like pandal hopping, dinners, celebrations, and reconnecting, this collection caters to every occasion. For women, it offers heels that pair well with sarees and traditional outfits, as well as flats and sneakers suitable for long days of festivities. The men’s collection includes formal loafers and mojaris for dressy evenings, ethnic flats and kolhapuris for a traditional look, and sneakers for a modern style. The collection stands out for its variety of styles, colors, and designs at affordable prices, ensuring everyone, regardless of age or personal style, can find fashionable footwear that suits them.
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Hiili names Sanjay Hemady as country manager India
Media veteran to drive digital decarbonisation push
MUMBAI: Climate tech firm Hiili has announced its entry into India, appointing industry veteran Sanjay Hemady as India country manager to steer its growth in one of the world’s fastest-expanding digital markets.
Hemady, a familiar name across India’s media and consulting circles, will lead Hiili’s India operations from Mumbai. His mandate is clear: help Indian companies measure, manage and reduce the carbon emissions generated by their digital services.
Hiili offers a scientifically validated platform, certified by the UC3M-Santander Big Data Institute, that enables businesses to improve the efficiency of their digital infrastructure while cutting emissions. As organisations race to meet ESG targets, the company positions itself as a practical bridge between climate pledges and measurable action.
“I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as country manager, India at Hiili,” Hemady said in a LinkedIn post, adding that the company aims to move beyond broad sustainability promises towards precise, science-based decarbonisation.
Hemady brings more than three decades of experience spanning print, television, radio and digital media. He has previously served as chief executive officer at HIT 95 FM, assistant general manager at CNBC TV18, and held leadership roles at MTV India and The Indian Express, among others. Most recently, he worked as an independent business consultant advising firms across media and technology.
With India’s digital economy expanding at pace, the environmental cost of data, streaming and online services is climbing quietly in the background. Hiili’s bet is that carbon efficiency will soon sit alongside cost efficiency in boardroom conversations.
For Hemady, the move marks a shift from selling airtime and ad inventory to championing climate accountability. If successful, Hiili’s India play could make digital growth not just faster, but cleaner too.
