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Lehar sprints into sportswear with new Rannr shoe brand launch
MUMBAI: Lehar Footwear is lacing up for a big leap. The Jaipur-based company, best known for slippers and sandals, has announced the launch of Rannr, its new sports and athleisure footwear brand designed to blend comfort, durability and style for India’s mass and mid-market consumers.
Backed by five manufacturing facilities in Rajasthan and Haryana, Rannr will hit the ground running with performance-driven shoes that promise everyday versatility at accessible prices. The target: young professionals, fitness buffs, students and lifestyle-conscious shoppers who want value without compromise.
Lehar is rolling out the brand through its network of more than 520 distributors across 27 states, alongside e-commerce platforms and a new direct-to-consumer site. The company’s long-term play includes expanding into running, training and lifestyle footwear, while also scouting export opportunities in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Lehar Footwear, chairman and whole-time director, Raj Kumar Agarwal said, “With Rannr, our goal is to make reliable, stylish, and performance-oriented sports shoes available to millions of consumers looking for quality at the right price. This is not just about entering a new segment but shaping the future of footwear for India’s next generation.”
Lehar’s expansion into sports shoes comes on the heels of strong growth. The company clocked its highest-ever revenue of Rs 277.2 crore in FY25, and Rs 142.2 crore in Q1 FY26. Having recently ventured into EVA footwear with brands such as Crozi, Hilux and Bliss, Lehar now wants Rannr to be the name Indians think of when they think of affordable sportswear.
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Samsung India elevates Aditya Babbar to lead mobile business
Exec takes charge of MX sales and marketing after Raju Pullan’s exit
NEW DELHI: Samsung India has elevated Aditya Babbar to lead its mobile phone business, following the exit of Raju Antony Pullan.
Babbar, who previously served as vice president within the mobile division, has been appointed head of sales and marketing for the MX (mobile experience) business, effective May 1. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s sales and marketing operations for smartphones and related categories in India, reporting to the executive vice president of the MX business.
A long-time Samsung executive, Babbar brings over a decade of experience within the organisation, having held multiple leadership roles across product, marketing and category management. Most recently, he led product marketing and e-commerce for the mobile division, following earlier stints as head of product and marketing and senior director roles.
His career within Samsung Electronics and its India operations has also included responsibilities for flagship devices, tablets and wearables, giving him a broad view of the company’s premium and mass-market portfolio.
Babbar succeeds Pullan, who stepped down from the role, marking a leadership transition at a time when India remains a key battleground for global smartphone makers.
The appointment signals continuity within Samsung’s leadership bench, with an internal candidate stepping up to steer one of its most critical business units in a highly competitive market.
