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Indian consumers can now shop on nike.com
MUMBAI: Nike.com now delivers to India giving consumers complete and immediate access to the best of Nike’s products and services, including the crowd-favorite ‘NIKEiD’ service.
Committed to encouraging athletes to reach their full potential through innovation and a strong community, Nike.com also serves as a link to combine product services to the Nike+ ecosystem. Consumers seeking inspiration can connect to the Nike+ Community through Nike.com as well as through the Nike+ apps such as Nike+ Training Club and the Nike+ Run Club. Consumers may also seamlessly shop on Nike.com for looks they have discovered on the Nike+ apps, and even look out for ‘live’ experiences available through Nike.com.
Previously unavailable to Nike fans in India, NIKEiD will also be available on Nike.com. NIKEiD allows consumers to design and customize their own Nike merchandise for a truly unique and personal product. Consumers can also expect regular updates including expanded color options and added product lines exclusive to Nike.com.
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IndiGo names William Walsh CEO
Former IATA chief to take charge in August after Elbers exit, Bhatia steers interim
India’s biggest airline has moved fast and gone global. InterGlobe Aviation, which operates IndiGo, has tapped aviation heavyweight William Walsh as chief executive officer, subject to regulatory approvals, marking a sharp pivot as the carrier eyes its next burst of expansion.
Walsh, currently director general at the International Air Transport Association, will step down on July 31, 2026, and is expected to take charge by August 3. The appointment comes barely three weeks after Pieter Elbers exited the corner office, with Rahul Bhatia holding the fort in the interim.
The choice signals intent. Walsh brings decades of cockpit-to-boardroom experience, having led British Airways and later International Airlines Group, the parent of Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vueling. His tenure across carriers has been defined by hard resets, restructurings and cross-border consolidation—skills IndiGo may need as competition intensifies and scale becomes decisive.
Vikram Singh Mehta, chairman and non-executive independent director of IndiGo, said Walsh’s experience in managing large-scale airline operations and navigating complex market dynamics makes him well-suited to lead IndiGo in an increasingly competitive global aviation environment, adding that the appointment marks a new chapter as the airline scales in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
Rahul Bhatia said Walsh’s global perspective, operational expertise and customer-focused approach would be critical as IndiGo enters its next phase of expansion.
Walsh, widely regarded as one of the industry’s most influential figures, will oversee overall management and strategic direction, with a mandate spanning operational performance, network expansion, commercial strategy and customer experience. He is expected to work closely with the board and leadership team to sharpen IndiGo’s growth trajectory.
Walsh said IndiGo has a strong foundation and is well-positioned to capitalise on the evolving aviation landscape, adding that he looks forward to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and sustainable value creation across the organisation.
A new captain, a bigger runway—and a market that rewards scale. IndiGo is lining up for its next take-off.
