Brands
GKB Opticals puts love in focus with Wedding Edit Season Five
MUMBAI: Love at first sight? GKB Opticals is making sure it literally looks the part. With the wedding season shimmering into full swing, GKB Opticals is dialling up the glamour with the return of The Wedding Edit Season 5, its signature luxury eyewear showcase that has become a staple for style-savvy brides, grooms and guests looking to accessorise beyond the expected.
Now in its fifth and most expansive edition, the trunk show will sweep through Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, offering a couture-style trial experience that reimagines eyewear as a centrepiece of modern Indian celebrations. Crafted to match the vibrancy of big-ticket weddings and destination festivities, the collection positions frames as fashion statements rather than a functional afterthought.
And the roster is nothing short of runway royalty. Season 5 brings together coveted global houses including YSL, Balmain, Maybach, Vacay, Miu Miu, Christian Dior, Celine, Cartier and Mykita making the showcase a magnet for HNI and UHNI shoppers who see eyewear as an extension of couture, not an accessory to it.
To build the mood, GKB Opticals has also unveiled themed windows across select stores, giving shoppers a peek into the colours, textures and craftsmanship defining this year’s edit. The launch day saw the brand host specially invited guests and top customers for a personalised walk-through of the curation, complete with engagement activities such as tarot reading adding a touch of whimsy to the luxury experience.
“The 5th season of The Wedding Edit is one we’re truly excited about,” said GKB Opticals director Priyanka Gupta. “Every year, our aim is to make the eyewear shopping journey memorable where craftsmanship meets celebration. This season’s curation is our most exclusive yet, and we can’t wait for our customers to experience it.”
With its latest edition, GKB Opticals continues to redefine how India dresses for its biggest moments proving that the right pair of glasses can do far more than complete a look. It can capture a mood, elevate an ensemble and turn festive eyewear into a striking expression of identity, elegance and personal style.
Brands
Magellanic Cloud names Syed Ameeruddin CEO of e-surveillance arm
Keeping a sharper eye on the future, Magellanic Cloud is putting a seasoned watcher in charge.
MUMBAI – Magellanic Cloud Ltd. has elevated Syed Ameeruddin as Chief Executive Officer of its e-surveillance business, bringing its iVIS and Provigil operations under a unified leadership to accelerate growth in intelligent monitoring and infrastructure solutions.
Ameeruddin, a nearly two-decade veteran of the company, steps into the role after leading the e-surveillance vertical. His career trajectory—from Business Development Manager to the top of the vertical—reflects a steady climb built on operational depth, client engagement, and strategic execution across multiple subsidiaries.
Over the years, he has played a central role in expanding the company’s footprint, strengthening client relationships, and streamlining operations. He has also been instrumental in integrating acquisitions, helping align new businesses with Magellanic Cloud’s long-term strategy while stabilising performance across diverse domains.
More recently, Ameeruddin has contributed to securing key mandates spanning railways, the National Highways Authority of India, and the BFSI sector—wins that have bolstered the company’s order book and deepened its presence in critical infrastructure.
Commenting on the move, Joseph Sudheer Thumma said Ameeruddin’s leadership has been “pivotal in shaping the e-surveillance business,” citing his ability to drive growth, build teams, and deliver strategic wins as key to the company’s journey. His elevation, Thumma added, is expected to further accelerate expansion in AI-driven surveillance and infrastructure solutions.
The transition comes as demand surges for AI-enabled monitoring, centralised command systems, and large-scale deployments across mission-critical environments. Magellanic Cloud’s e-surveillance segment—anchored by iVIS and Provigil—has emerged as a significant growth engine, delivering projects across banking, transport, highways, and public infrastructure.
In his new role, Ameeruddin will focus on scaling platform capabilities, expanding deployments in complex environments, and developing integrated solutions that enhance real-time intelligence and operational resilience. He will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the company alongside his new responsibilities.
With this leadership shift, Magellanic Cloud is doubling down on its ambition to stay ahead in India’s rapidly evolving surveillance ecosystem—where seeing, increasingly, is not just believing, but predicting.
