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FOReT wins Vegan Fashion Award 2022 by Peta
Mumbai: Vegan-friendly fashion brand FOReT has won the best vegan wallet at the 2022 Vegan Fashion Award by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) India, which honours cruelty-free clothing, accessories, and jewellery.
The brand was awarded for exhibiting cutting-edge innovation and sustainability in contemporary fashion. FOReT’s products are handmade using genuine & luxurious cork material, with great attention to craftsmanship and design.
Created with the ethos of simplicity, diversity, and sustainability, FOReT’s products—including trendy wallets, laptop bags, handbags, and jewellery—are timeless and bold fashion statements. At the same time, they promote natural fibres that are earth-friendly and are not sourced from animals.
Commenting on the win, FOReT’s founder Supriya Shirsat Satam said, “As India’s first brand to launch jewellery and handbags from a resourceful plant-based material, Cork, we are thrilled to accept the Vegan Fashion Award from Peta. Cork has been popularly known only for its use as a wine stopper; however, at FOReT, we have repurposed the upcycled cork bark to create exclusive and elegant jewellery and handbags. Upcycled banana bark is another key material celebrated in our handbags. Our primary focus is to design our products such that they celebrate the texture of plant-based materials while creating a visually appealing fashion product. The award brings us closer to achieving our mission of creating a new narrative where vegan fashion is not chosen as an alternative, but as a primary fashion choice.”
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Samsung India elevates Aditya Babbar to lead mobile business
Exec takes charge of MX sales and marketing after Raju Pullan’s exit
NEW DELHI: Samsung India has elevated Aditya Babbar to lead its mobile phone business, following the exit of Raju Antony Pullan.
Babbar, who previously served as vice president within the mobile division, has been appointed head of sales and marketing for the MX (mobile experience) business, effective May 1. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s sales and marketing operations for smartphones and related categories in India, reporting to the executive vice president of the MX business.
A long-time Samsung executive, Babbar brings over a decade of experience within the organisation, having held multiple leadership roles across product, marketing and category management. Most recently, he led product marketing and e-commerce for the mobile division, following earlier stints as head of product and marketing and senior director roles.
His career within Samsung Electronics and its India operations has also included responsibilities for flagship devices, tablets and wearables, giving him a broad view of the company’s premium and mass-market portfolio.
Babbar succeeds Pullan, who stepped down from the role, marking a leadership transition at a time when India remains a key battleground for global smartphone makers.
The appointment signals continuity within Samsung’s leadership bench, with an internal candidate stepping up to steer one of its most critical business units in a highly competitive market.
