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KBC S17 onboards Godrej’s Locks & Architectural Solutions as official safety partner
MUMBAI: Locks & Architectural Solutions, a Godrej Enterprises Group company, has once again teamed up with Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) as the show’s Official Safety Partner for Season 17. This marks the brand’s second consecutive association with the nation’s most-watched quiz show, hosted by none other than Amitabh Bachchan.
Locks and Architectural Solutions, a part of the Godrej Enterprises Group, has consistently set industry standards in the field of locks through continuous innovation, introducing products such as India’s first ‘Made in India’ digital lock, cutting-edge postmodern biometric and connected digital locks and even a lock with the 1st patented dual motion technology in the world.
The collaboration goes beyond on-screen visibility. Each episode’s winner will take home not just prize money, but also a sleek digital lock, presented by Bachchan himself.
“Kaun Banega Crorepati is a show that embodies trust and empowerment, values that align perfectly with our mission,” said Shyam Motwani, Business Head, Locks & Architectural Solutions on the partnership. “Through this partnership, we aim to inspire
Indian families second time to embrace modern safety solutions that combine Godrej’s legacy of trust with the power of technology showcased through our iconic new product range, GSL D1 integration.”
With features like biometric access, RFID, and app-enabled control, the brand’s new range, including the GSL D1 integration, aims to redefine what “safe” means in the digital age.
“Viewers are invited to engage with the brand across social media platforms and explore its innovative product range at stores nationwide. Whether upgrading home security or learning more about digital safety, this partnership encourages every Indian to take a step toward a smarter, safer future,” added Motwani.
This association marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of home safety in India, where tradition meets technology, and trust meets transformation.
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Beacon Group appoints Dr Rajesh Patel as Group CEO
36-year healthcare veteran to lead Beacon Diagnostics, Vector Biotek, Biogeny.
MUMBAI: A new chief, a fresh diagnosis and a sharper prescription for growth. Beacon Group has appointed Dr Rajesh Patel as its Group Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2026, signalling a decisive push to scale its presence in the diagnostics and IVD space. Patel steps into the role with 36 years of experience across the healthcare and diagnostics industry, bringing a career shaped by leadership roles spanning sales, marketing, business development and operational strategy. His mandate is both expansive and precise: to steer the group’s overall strategic direction while tightening coordination across its three core entities Beacon Diagnostics, Vector Biotek and Biogeny Diagnostics.
In practical terms, that means driving cross-company synergies, accelerating market expansion and strengthening organisational capability areas increasingly critical as diagnostic players compete for scale in a fragmented yet rapidly evolving healthcare ecosystem. The group is positioning itself to capture unmet demand across chain laboratories, key accounts and standalone labs, segments that remain underserved despite growing diagnostic needs.
The appointment comes at a time when the In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) sector in India is entering a more competitive and innovation-led phase, with companies focusing not just on product pipelines but also on service delivery, integration and customer-centric models. Beacon’s leadership appears to be betting that Patel’s execution-focused approach can help translate ambition into operational momentum.
Welcoming the appointment, Chairman Dr D K Joshi described Patel’s induction as a strategic move aligned with the group’s long-term vision, emphasising the role of leadership depth in navigating the next phase of growth.
For Beacon Group, the message is clear, in a sector where precision matters, leadership is the new differentiator—and this appointment is intended to set the tone for what comes next.
