Brands
DKNY launches outlet in Mall of India, Noida
MUMBAI: DKNY, one of the leading New York based fashion brands today announced the opening of its store at the newly launched Mall of India in Noida. DKNY entered the Indian market in 2009 through an exclusive partnership agreement with DLF Brands. This is DKNY’s ninth store in India and fifth in the Delhi, NCR region. The store will be showcasing accessories from their Spring 2016 collection. The collection exemplifies DKNY’s vision of inspiring and empowering women to succeed on their own terms, keeping the character and attributes of New York City alive and pulsing in the design and creativity.
Speaking about the store opening DLF Brands MD and CEO Timmy Sarna said “DKNY has been one of the most loved fashion brands since its launch. We are very pleased to strengthen our operations in Delhi, NCR as it is a key market for the brand. The Spring 2016 collection has received an overwhelming response from our discerning patrons so far. With the opening of the ninth DKNY store in India, we are now a step closer to our target of opening 9 stores within a span of 7 years.”
DKNY has recently taken on a new creative direction. Designers Dao–Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, both born and raised in New York City have come on board as Creative Directors for DKNY. They breathe the inspiration and restless energy from the city and they inspire to bring alive that spirit in the brand’s collection.
Spread over an area of 975 sq. ft., DKNY store at the Mall of India, Noida will showcase wallets, handbags and footwear from the Spring 2016 collection. The store is designed keeping in mind the international standards of clean lines and modern aesthetic that invite an intimate sense of discovery into DKNY’s new client retail experience. The products are priced at: Wallets – Rs. 5,950/- onwards; Handbags – Rs. 17,000/- onwards and Footwear – Rs. 8,950/- onwards
Inspired by the geometry seen on the streets of New York, the collection demonstrates the fun and eclectic international spirit of the city. The brand mark represents the journey of the modern DKNY woman. The DKNY Spring 2016 collection celebrates the minimalist, yet classically elegant, look of an urban uniform.
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.
