Brands
Bata on-boards Disha Patani as brand ambassador
Mumbai: Footwear major Bata India has roped in Bollywood actor Disha Patani as the new face of the brand. The move comes as Bata looks at further strengthening its youth connect and fashion-forward imagery that presents a fitting blend of style and comfort. The actor will be seen promoting various popular labels under the Bata umbrella.
Bata India CEO Gunjan Shah said: “At Bata, we have been on a quest to transform the brand imagery and deliver on the aspirations of the youth of the country. Over the years, we have established Bata as a brand that is contemporary and remains relevant with changing times. Disha, with her lively personality and positive energy, fits in perfectly with our brand narrative that blends together style and comfort. In line with consumer trends, we have been rolling out more sneakers, casual & two-mile fashion styles and our association with Disha will help us in further strengthening our connection with the youth and millennials and taking Bata’s brand appeal to the next level.”
Disha is a popular actor known for her fashion sense and fitness and enjoys a sizable following on social media.
On associating with Bata India, Disha Patani said: “Bata is well known for its comfortable footwear, but I was quite impressed with the wide variety of styles & designs across sneakers, casuals, and fashion footwear. It really excited the fashionista inside me and I look forward to an exciting journey with the brand ahead.”
Brands
Tata Communications named Gartner WAN Leader for 13th consecutive year
AI-driven network upgrades and global expansion keep telecom major ahead
MUMBAI: Tata Communications has once again secured its place among the top global network providers, earning a Leader position in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global WAN Services 2026 for the thirteenth year running.
The recognition from Gartner highlights the company’s consistent performance in both strategic vision and execution, a rare feat in a fast-evolving connectivity landscape.
Over the past year, Tata Communications has doubled down on building what it calls a more intelligent and flexible network fabric. In simpler terms, this means networks that can adapt on demand, powered by artificial intelligence and analytics, to support businesses operating across geographies and industries.
The company has expanded its network-on-demand offerings, allowing enterprises to scale connectivity more easily across data centres and multiple cloud environments. It has also invested in next-generation fibre infrastructure and high-capacity 800G wavelength services to keep pace with the growing demands of AI-led cloud ecosystems.
Global reach remains a key focus. Tata Communications has extended its footprint through partner points of presence, enabling quicker deployment in new markets while strengthening last-mile connectivity through local collaborations.
Security, too, is getting a significant upgrade. The company has enhanced its Secure Access Service Edge capabilities to tackle emerging AI-driven cyber risks, including unauthorised data transfers. Looking ahead, it is also preparing to roll out quantum-safe encryption services based on post-quantum cryptography standards, aiming to future-proof enterprise data against both classical and next-generation threats.
Speaking on the milestone, Tata Communications executive vice president, core and next-gen connectivity services and chief technology officer Genius Wong said, “We are honoured to be recognised for the 13th consecutive year and deeply appreciate the continued trust our customers place in us. At Tata Communications, we will continue to transform our solutions so enterprises can build resilient, high-performance and intelligent digital foundations. With our future-ready, resilient and intelligent network fabric, enterprises can scale with confidence and thrive in an AI-powered future world.”
While industry rankings often come and go, a 13-year streak suggests more than just consistency. For Tata Communications, it signals a steady grip on a rapidly shifting global connectivity market and a clear ambition to stay ahead of the curve.
