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Instamart sale puts sparkle into festive shopping
MUMBAI: Why wait for the runway when the runway can come to your doorstep? Instamart’s Quick India Movement (QIM) sale has turned festive shopping into a high-style sprint, with accessories, beauty, and grooming deals flying off the virtual shelves in record time.
Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore are leading the pack in fashion accessory orders, with shoppers loading up on chic bags from Aldo, Lavie, and Accessorize London, while Pune and Hyderabad are racing ahead in beauty and grooming buys. The result? A festive shopping frenzy that proves style doesn’t wait.
This season’s sparkle comes courtesy of steep discounts: Titan and Clara watches starting at Rs 999, Giva’s sterling silver jewellery up to 68 per cent off, and Sukkhi ethnic picks at a dazzling 90 per cent discount. Bags are equally irresistible, with Aldo at up to 60 per cent off, Lavie from Rs 599, and Baggit offering 80 per cent markdowns.
Beauty buffs aren’t left behind. From Lakmé essentials at half price to Dove and L’oréal haircare at up to 60 per cent off, plus Beardo and Ustraa grooming kits starting at Rs 499, shoppers are stocking up to glow as brightly as the festive lights.
Running until 28 September, the QIM Sale has already seen over 200 per cent growth in categories like jewellery, hair accessories, and bags, turning everyday shopping into a celebration. With delivery in just 10 minutes, Instamart ensures that this festive season, the perfect look is always within reach.
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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.
