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Cocoon Hospital raises a #Pinkshield to fight breast cancer with early action
MUMBAI: When it comes to breast cancer, prevention is the ultimate armour and Cocoon Hospital is turning awareness into action. The healthcare provider recently launched the #Pinkshield Campaign, a comprehensive initiative aimed at promoting the life-saving importance of early detection and regular screening, while sparking open conversations around breast health in India.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month provided the perfect backdrop for the campaign, which seeks to empower women to put their health first. “Every day, women dedicate themselves to their families, their work, and their communities. In prioritising others, their own health often comes last. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, through the #PinkShield movement, I appeal to every woman to put herself first,” said RJ Corp Healthcare Business director Devyani Jaipuria.
#PinkShield emphasises that regular screenings, early detection, and honest dialogue with healthcare providers are not just preventive measures, they are acts of care and courage. “When women take care of themselves, they strengthen their families and inspire the world around them. Let us come together to build our #PinkShield. Aware, Empowered and Unstoppable,” Devyani added.
The campaign encourages women to regularly perform self-examinations to identify early warning signs and to undergo screenings such as mammograms or breast ultrasounds as advised by their doctors. It is designed to reach women across age groups, particularly those who often neglect preventive check-ups, combining educational workshops, social media outreach, expert talks, and community interactions.
By creating a space for honest conversations about breast health, #PinkShield aims to break the silence and stigma that frequently surround breast cancer in India. Cocoon Hospital’s initiative underscores that awareness, knowledge, and timely action can dramatically increase survival rates, transforming health care from reactive to proactive.
As part of this month-long drive, the campaign is not only providing information but also fostering a community that stands united under the banner of the #PinkShield. From workshops in local communities to digital engagements reaching thousands online, the campaign is redefining what it means to be informed and empowered in the fight against breast cancer.
In a country where millions of women continue to overlook regular screenings, #PinkShield acts as both a call-to-action and a shield, a reminder that early detection saves lives, and that every woman deserves to prioritise her health, her courage, and her future.
With Cocoon Hospital leading the charge, October is not just a month of awareness; it is a rallying cry for action, knowledge, and empowerment, one #PinkShield at a time.
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Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail reshuffles top deck; Nikhil Modha to take over as CFO
Phased transition sees Marco Agnolin head OWND!, Nikhil Modha lined up as CFO as company readies next growth leg
MUMBAI: Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail is redrawing its leadership map, lining up a new generation of executives across key roles as it prepares for its next phase of growth.
The company has named Suraj Bahirwani as chief executive (designate) of Pantaloons, effective April 1, 2026, with a full transition to the top role slated for October 1, 2026. He will also be designated as senior managerial personnel.
A two-decade veteran of the Aditya Birla Group, Bahirwani joined as a group management trainee in 2002 and has since held a string of leadership roles across retail and manufacturing. His resume spans stints at Aditya Birla Retail, a tenure as chief operating officer of Pantaloons, and most recently, head of global sales at the group’s cellulosic fibres business, where he drove international expansion and strengthened value-added portfolios.
Academically, he holds a PhD from the University of Mumbai, a postgraduate management diploma from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, and is a chartered accountant. Over the years, he has picked up multiple chairman’s awards, including distinguished achiever, exceptional contributor and accomplished leader.
The transition at Pantaloons will be staged. Incumbent chief executive Sangeeta Tanwani will continue until September 30, 2026, steering the handover before moving into an advisory role to the managing director from October 1, 2026. She is set to retire on January 31, 2027, at which point she will step down as whole-time director and key managerial personnel.
Alongside, the company has brought in Marco Agnolin as chief executive of OWND! and senior managerial personnel, effective April 6, 2026. Agnolin arrives with over three decades of global experience, having held senior roles at Inditex, where he helped expand Zara in Italy, and later served as chief executive of Bershka and Diesel. His track record spans fast fashion, brand turnarounds and youth-focused retail.
On the finance side, Nikhil Modha has been appointed chief financial officer (designate) and senior managerial personnel from April 1, 2026. He will assume full charge as chief financial officer and key managerial personnel from January 1, 2027.
Current chief financial officer Jagdish Bajaj will oversee a phased transition until December 31, 2026, before retiring and stepping down from his roles.
The reshuffle signals a calibrated succession plan rather than a sudden overhaul, with the company staggering exits and appointments to ensure continuity even as it refreshes leadership across verticals.
As Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail juggles legacy brands and new-age formats, the message is clear: steady hands for the present, sharper ones for the future—and no pause in the push for scale.
