Brands
Kenstar appoints Milan Wahi as the new COO
MUMBAI: Kenstar has appointed Milan Wahi as its chief operations officer with immediate effect. In his new role, Wahi will be responsible for contributing to Kenstar’s by and large strategy for establishing it as one of the most preferred premium small home appliances brands for consumers in India. For the most part, he will oversee brand building, product development and distribution expansion for Kenstar.
Speaking on the occasion Wahi stated “I am ecstatic and excited to be a part of the Kenstar family. Kenstar has a great heritage and goodwill across the country and offers consumers’ international quality products. There is a tremendous prospect for augmentation in small home appliances category and our focus would be on driving secondary sales through widening the distribution network and building Kenstar’s brand equity.”
Wahi has an extensive background with over 24 years of experience in various consumer sectors like FMCG, consumer durables etc. He has contributed his efforts to many topnotch companies and brands in various capacities such as head sales, head trade marketing, worked extensively on brand building, and has in-depth knowledge of FMCG distribution. Previously, Wahi served as the chief operating officer of J K Dairy and the managing director of Lotte India Corporation. He has also had successful stints at Cavin Kare Pvt. Ltd, VST Industries Ltd, and Whirlpool Of India Ltd to name a few.
Brands
Raj Cooling Systems launches Agreyas appliances brand
Emraan Hashmi named brand ambassador for consumer appliance push.
MUMBAI: A company known for cooling solutions is now heating up its ambitions in the home appliances market. Raj Cooling Systems Pvt. Ltd. has launched a new consumer appliances brand, Agreyas, marking its entry into India’s rapidly expanding home appliances sector valued at more than Rs 1.5 lakh crore. The move represents a strategic diversification for the company, which has traditionally focused on cooling solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Through Agreyas, the firm plans to tap into growing consumer demand for energy efficient and technology driven household appliances.
To build brand visibility, Agreyas has appointed Emraan Hashmi as its brand ambassador. The campaign has been developed under the banner of Zoommantra Productions, with actor and filmmaker Rohit Roy contributing to the creative direction.
The brand’s initial portfolio will include mid premium air conditioners, washing machines, geysers and other white goods designed to cater to modern Indian households seeking efficient and reliable appliances.
Raj Cooling Systems, founder and chairman Kalpesh Ramoliya said the launch aligns with the company’s broader expansion plans.
“The launch of Agreyas is in line with our vision to build a strong presence in India’s consumer electronics and home appliances market. The brand has been developed as a standalone identity to meet the evolving needs of Indian consumers,” he said.
Hashmi said the collaboration comes at a time when Indian buyers are increasingly looking for innovative and functional home solutions.
“I’m looking forward to working with Agreyas at a time when consumers are seeking more innovative and efficient home products. The brand reflects changing consumer behaviour around functionality, innovation and ease of use,” he said.
Raj Cooling Systems plans to invest around 10 million dollars in developing the brand, with an additional 5 million dollars earmarked over the next three to five years for product development and distribution expansion.
Agreyas will follow a multi channel distribution approach, selling through online platforms, retail outlets and dealer networks aimed at both urban and semi urban markets across India.
With the launch, the company is positioning Agreyas as a standalone consumer facing brand while continuing to leverage its existing manufacturing, engineering and research capabilities built through its core cooling solutions business.
