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Birla Opus Paints partners With Art Mumbai
Mumbai: As a new age and innovative paint brand that understands and solves today’s modern consumer needs through its superior product performance, Birla Opus Paints is now joining hands with Art Mumbai 2024 to celebrate modern and contemporary art like never before.
Bringing to life the vibrant tapestry of Indian, South Asian and International art, Birla Opus Paints housed under Aditya Birla Group’s Grasim Industries, has come on board as the presenting partner for Art Mumbai’s second edition. Commencing today at the iconic Mahalaxmi Racecourse, the much-talked-about festival is set to build on the success of its inaugural year, showcasing a diverse collection of art from around the world.
Much like Birla Opus Paints, Art Mumbai 2024 sees art enthusiasts, designers, decorators, and connoisseurs embarking on a journey of artistic discovery, cultural exchange and celebrating the transformative power of art and color. What’s more is that the celebration is a fusion of art and color for creating a beautiful surrounding, something synonymous with Birla Opus Paints.
Birla Opus Paints is taking its commitment to fostering artistic expression and building a strong community a step ahead through this association with Art Mumbai.
Strengthening the partnership, the festival has an exclusive Birla Opus lounge for VIPs, designed to catch a quick break before jumping back into the brilliance of the artwork as well as a Birla Opus Auditorium where the much-appreciated Speaker Series will be presented giving patrons an opportunity to better understand art, culture and colors better. Integrated seamlessly into the fabric of the event, each wall is also painted with a unique color from the range of tints from Birla Opus Paints. This collaboration underscores Birla Opus Paints’ core values of creativity and innovation, solidifying its role by showcasing the rich artistic heritage of South Asia on a global platform.
Talking about the association, Birla Opus Paints head of marketing Inderpreet Singh says, “At Birla Opus Paints, we believe that color is more than just an aesthetic choice – it is a powerful medium that reflects and shapes cultural and personal expression. Art and color are powerful storytellers with each brushstroke narrating a part of India’s cultural tapestry. This collaboration with Art Mumbai blends our commitment to innovation with the transformative power of art.”
“We are delighted to have opened the second edition of a bigger and better Art Mumbai with a larger and more immersive showcase of modern and contemporary art from South Asia and around the world. We are honored to partner with Birla Opus Paints. This association with Birla Opus Paints has enhanced the experience of Art Mumbai, adding even more color to the fair, making this event a truly unique celebration of community and culture,” said Art Mumbai co-founder Dinesh Vazirani.
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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.
