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Kokuyo Camlin beautifies Pune station
MUMBAI: More than 200 artists and art students from across Pune were roped in by Kokuyo Camlin Limited in an initiative with the Central Railway to paint certain designated sections at the historic Pune Railway Station. Keeping up with its legacy of popularizing art among the masses, Kokuyo Camlin joined hands with Central Railway to beautify Pune Railway Station.
Kokuyo Camlin is in the business of marketing and selling of art materials and stationery products under flagship brands ‘Camel’ and ‘Camlin’ which have been in existence for more than 80 years.
The artists and art students painted art and personalities on the theme of Pune’s glorious and rich heritage. These works of art were created on 11-12 March, 2017. These beautiful paintings were unveiled at a glittering function at the Pune Railway Station today and were graced by senior Railway authorities. Malojiraje Chhatrapati, Honorary Secretary – All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Societies, was the chief guest for the occasion.
The young budding artists from various art institutions showcased their creativity in specially designated rooms including the `Ladies’ and `First Class Waiting Rooms’. Adding to the grandeur were 4 large paintings created and put up at the main entrance lobby of the station so that the common man can see and enjoy these works of art.
Kokuyo Camlin chief marketing officer Saumitra Prasad said, “Kokuyo Camlin has always supported efforts to promote art and take it to the people. So when Central Railway authorities came up with this idea of adding an aesthetic touch to Pune Railway Station, we thought this was a great opportunity to not only support this cause but also help in the design, development and implementation of this initiative. We are extremely thrilled with the results and our association with Central Railway.”
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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.
