Brands
Khimji Jewellers wins big at the Retail Jeweller MD & CEO awards 2024!
Bhubaneswar: The jewel of Odisha’s business community, legacy jewellery brand Khimji Jewellers has been awarded the prestigious Regional Retail Chain of the Year (East) award by the Retail Jeweller, MD & CEO Awards for outstanding work in the jewellery industry from the Eastern region of India.
The prestigious award was accepted by Khimji Jewellers director Mitesh Khimji by the hands of celebrated Bollywood actress Sanya Malhotra and Miss India International 2021 winner and actress Zoya Afroz.
The august gathering In Mumbai included MDs and CEOs of the largest jewellery brands in India who are considered to be the drivers of growth for the industry and whose notable contributions have ensured that the jewellery industry continues to be one of the strongest pillars of the economy of India.
The official knowledge partner and auditor for the event was consulting firm Deloitte adding an increased sense of recognition, victory as well as responsibility for Khimji Jewellers to carry on with larger gumption and continue to be the flagbearer of business success for the brand in East India.
Khimji Jewellers currently has nine stores in Odisha and is the largest retail chain jeweller in the state. Delighted with the win, Mitesh Khimji said, “We are honoured to have been recognized by such an elite gathering of the jewellery industry. Being recognized amongst our peers is a testament to our commitment towards our values, our hard work, our sincerity, our products and our customer friendly policies. These values and actions separate us from everyone else in the market and the entire credit goes to our team of over 1100 people!”
The brand is geared up to achieve more milestones in this new year and potential expansion deeper into Odisha.
Brands
SBI General Insurance appoints Shrish Mahuli as chief business officer
Industry veteran with 24 years’ experience to drive growth and distribution
MUMBAI: SBI General Insurance has appointed Shrish Ramchandra Mahuli as chief business officer, strengthening its leadership team as it looks to accelerate growth and deepen market reach.
In his new role, Mahuli will oversee the company’s overall business strategy, expand distribution channels and drive customer-focused growth initiatives across key markets. The move comes as the insurer sharpens its focus on profitable growth and enhanced customer engagement.
Mahuli brings over 24 years of experience across the insurance and automotive sectors. He has previously held leadership roles at Reliance General Insurance, ICICI Lombard General Insurance and Tata Motors, where he worked on scaling businesses and strengthening distribution networks.
SBI General Insurance managing director and CEO Naveen Chandra Jha said, “We are delighted to welcome Mr Mahuli at a time when the industry is witnessing strong momentum driven by rising awareness and evolving customer needs. His deep domain expertise and proven leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our distribution footprint and driving profitable growth.”
SBI General Insurance chief business officer Shrish Ramchandra Mahuli said, “I am pleased to join SBI General Insurance at a time when the industry is evolving rapidly. I look forward to working with the team to further strengthen the business and drive sustainable growth.”
The appointment underlines the company’s push to build leadership depth and deliver more accessible, customer-centric insurance solutions in a rapidly evolving market.
