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Hansgrohe taps Abdulkader Bengali to make a splash in India growth plans
MUMBAI: Hansgrohe is turning on the growth taps in India and Abdulkader Bengali is the man holding the handle. The premium German bathroom and kitchen solutions giant has appointed Bengali as managing director for India operations, effective 18 August 2025, signalling a fresh push in one of the world’s fastest-growing bath fittings markets.
Bengali brings over 26 years of leadership experience across construction and building materials, with a flair for business turnarounds. At Sintex BAPL, he spearheaded the Water Management Solutions division, while at ALP Aeroflex he engineered a full-fledged transformation as COO. His earlier stint leading Owens Corning’s India and SAARC operations adds global heft. A gold medallist engineer from NIT Surat and an Executive MBA from SP Jain, Bengali has built a career turning underperformers into high-growth stories.
The timing is no accident. India’s bath fittings market is pegged at 11.49 billion dollars in 2025, and set to surge to 16.67 billion dollars by 2030 at a 7.74 per cent CAGR. The luxury segment alone, worth 5.27 billion dollars in 2024, is forecast to nearly double to 10.93 billion dollars by 2032 with a robust 9.5 per cent CAGR. Hansgrohe, founded in 1901 in Germany and now present in over 190 countries, sees India as a key strategic play.
“Bengali’s track record in transforming businesses makes him the ideal leader,” said Hansgrohe Group vice president Asia Thomas Stopper. With expertise in P&L management, sales excellence, and operational optimisation, Bengali is expected to scale Hansgrohe’s Indian footprint, bringing its famed Black Forest design and sustainable water technologies to a wider base of consumers.
From Black Forest to Bengaluru, Hansgrohe’s bet is clear: India’s rising disposable incomes and urban aspirations make it the perfect market to flow into the future.
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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.
