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EDB appoints Ramesh Mamgain as VP for India & SAARC region
Mumbai: Enterprise DB (“EDB”), a leader in accelerating Postgres® in the enterprise, announced the appointment of industry veteran Ramesh Mamgain as Vice President for the India and South Asia region. This strategic move under scores EDB’s commitment to expanding its footprint across the region and empowering businesses and government entities to leverage the full potential of the world’s most advanced open-source database.
EDB VP & GM, APJ Stuart Fisher remarked, “The convergence of data and AI technologies is set to redefine India’s business landscape, unlocking new opportunities for efficiency, personalization, and growth across sectors while shaping the nation’s journey towards digital leadership. Ramesh’s expertise and leadership will be instrumental in driving our expansion efforts and serving clients across new geographies. We warmly welcome Ramesh Mamgain to the EDB family and look forward to achieving remarkable milestones together.”
Mamgain’s appointment as vice president for the India and South Asia region at EDB highlights his remarkable track record in driving business growth. With extensive experience in both large multinational corporations and mid-sized companies, Mamgain has successfully grown businesses by fivefold to over $100 million in annual revenue and more than tenfold within a span of five years. His strategic vision and proven ability to deliver outstanding results make him a valuable addition to EDB’s leadership team as they continue to expand their presence in the region.
With a wealth of experience in senior sales leadership roles covering India and South Asia, Mamgain brings invaluable insights to EDB. Commenting on his new role at EDB, Mamgain stated, “India has witnessed a remarkable surge in the adoption of open-source databases, driven by the need for scalable and cost-effective solutions. With an increasing number of enterprises embracing open -source technologies, India is poised for exponential growth in its digital infrastructure and innovation ecosystem. I am excited to join EDB and lead the region’s growth to a new era.”
Brands
Malaika Arora launches Maejoy accessories brand with Myntra partnership
New label debuts with 250 plus handbags and lab grown diamond jewellery.
MUMBAI: When style meets sparkle, a new brand is ready to take centre stage. Actor and entrepreneur Malaika Arora has launched a lifestyle accessories label called Maejoy, developed in collaboration with Exceed Entertainment and Myntra Jabong India Private Limited (MJIPL), the B2B wholesale arm of Myntra. The brand enters the market with a debut collection of more than 250 styles spanning handbags and lab grown diamond jewellery, two categories that continue to define everyday personal style for modern consumers.
The handbag lineup includes crossbody bags, structured shoulder bags, bucket bags, totes, backpacks, clutches and workwear inspired designs. The pieces are crafted using materials such as synthetic leather, raffia, braids, satin, rhinestones and metallic finishes.
Alongside the bags, Maejoy has introduced a jewellery range featuring lab grown diamond rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets and tennis bracelets. The pieces are set in 925 sterling silver bases with gold, silver and rose gold tones, and include diamonds certified by IGI and GCI.
Positioned as a premium yet accessible accessories label, Maejoy is built around the philosophy “The Joy of Being Me”, aiming to blend aspirational fashion with everyday usability. The brand’s positioning centres on three pillars: authenticity, empowerment and accessibility.
Arora described the venture as a natural extension of her long association with fashion and personal style.
“Maejoy is a labour of love. Throughout my career, whether on screen, in business or through personal style, I have always believed fashion should feel empowering yet effortless. The Joy of Being Me celebrates individuality while making global fashion trends more accessible,” she said.
MJIPL, CXO and head of house of brands Suman Saha said the brand brings together Arora’s style perspective with a strong opportunity in the accessible premium accessories segment.
“Maejoy combines Malaika Arora’s distinctive style sensibility with fashion forward designs that we believe will resonate strongly with consumers looking for elevated yet wearable accessories,” he said.
Exceed Entertainment CEO Afsar Zaidi added that building celebrity led brands requires balancing authenticity with market viability.
“Malaika commands respect both as a fashion icon and a businesswoman. Bringing her creative vision together with Myntra’s brand building expertise creates a strong foundation for Maejoy,” he said.
The collection is available exclusively on Myntra through its website and mobile app, making the brand accessible to millions of shoppers across India as it steps into the competitive lifestyle accessories space.
