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Epack Group names Narayan Lodha as executive director and group CFO to sharpen financial play
MUMBAI: When a conglomerate with IPOs on the radar and diversified ambitions across durables, prefab, and packaging needs a steady hand on the financial tiller, it turns to a pro. Epack Group has done just that by appointing Narayan Lodha as its executive director & group chief financial officer, effective immediately.
The move signals Epack’s intent to bolster its financial firepower as it deepens its presence across consumer durables, prefabricated construction, EPS-based packaging, and petrochemicals. Lodha, a CA & company secretary, brings over 25 years of experience in corporate finance, capital markets, and strategic planning.
He steps into the role with an extensive resume: Lodha previously held senior posts at Vikram Solar, Inox Wind, Ravindra Energy, and Indian Energy Exchange. His track record includes leading IPOs, private equity placements, and debt raises. He also played critical roles in turnaround strategies and capital optimisation in India’s manufacturing and renewables sectors.
“We are delighted to welcome Narayan to the Epack family. His depth of experience in financial strategy and capital markets will be invaluable as we embark on our next phase of accelerated growth. His leadership will help us stay agile, resilient, and aligned with our long-term vision”, said Epack Group group chairman & whole-time director Bajrang Bothra.
Lodha’s appointment comes on the heels of robust year-on-year growth for Epack Group. Epack Durable is already listed, and Epack Prefab Technologies has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) in preparation for a planned IPO. In this context, Lodha’s mandate is clear: reinforce governance, optimise capital deployment, and steer financial strategy to power Epack’s ascent.
“I am excited to join Epack Group at such a dynamic time in its journey. The Group has built a solid reputation for innovation, agility, and operational excellence. I look forward to working closely with the leadership team to strengthen our financial systems, support strategic growth, and create long-term value for all stakeholders”, said Lodha.
His leadership is expected to support a sweeping transformation, as Epack Group scales its ambitions with a sharper focus on fiscal discipline and stakeholder trust.
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Lego brings Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé, Vinicius together
Campaign clocks 314 million views ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 buzz.
MUMBAI: Four legends, one frame and not a single tackle in sight. Lego has pulled off a crossover few thought possible, uniting Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior in a single campaign ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 only this time, they’re building dreams brick by brick.
Titled “Everyone wants a piece”, the campaign features the quartet assembling a Lego version of the World Cup trophy, before placing miniature versions of themselves atop it, a playful nod to football’s ultimate prize. Shared widely across social media, the ad carries a pointed disclaimer: it is not AI-generated, a subtle but telling signal in an era where even reality is often questioned.
The numbers tell their own story. The campaign has already crossed 314 million views on Instagram across the players’ accounts, with fans hailing it as a rare, almost nostalgic moment particularly for the reunion of Messi and Ronaldo, whose last shared campaign ahead of the 2022 World Cup became one of the platform’s most-liked posts.
Beyond the film, Lego is extending the play with exclusive, player-themed sets tied to each of the four stars, part of a broader football-led programme designed to ride the global momentum building towards 2026. The idea, as echoed by the players themselves, leans into the parallels between football and play experimentation, creativity, failure, and triumph.
Messi described the sets as a way to bring on-pitch moments into an imaginative, hands-on world, while Ronaldo called the transformation into a Lego figure a rare honour, blending sport with storytelling. Vinícius, meanwhile, struck a more personal note, recalling childhood moments of building with Lego and framing creativity as a universal language that transcends borders.
The timing is no accident. With the 2026 World Cup set to run from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada and Mexico, and featuring an expanded 48-team format, global anticipation is already building. Argentina, led by Messi, will enter as defending champions, adding another layer of intrigue.
For Lego, the campaign does more than celebrate football, it taps into its mythology. Because when icons become figurines and rivalries turn into play, the beautiful game finds a new kind of pitch. one built, quite literally, by hand.
