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LTTS CDO Narayanan Ramanathan steps down
Resignation effective 19 February, company cites personal reasons
CHENNAI: L&T Technology Services Limited announced the resignation of its chief delivery officer and senior management personnel Narayanan Ramanathan, marking a key leadership exit at the engineering services firm.
Ramanathan stepped down from his role, effective at the close of business on 19 February 2026, citing personal reasons. The company accepted the resignation the same day and duly filed all regulatory disclosures related to his cessation.
Based in Chennai, Ramanathan led LTTS’s Digital Products and Manufacturing Services (DPMS) business as a P&L head, overseeing multi-million-dollar operations and large-scale digital transformation programmes. His mandate covered Industry X.0, the Internet of Things, operational technology cybersecurity, robotics, cobots, digital twins, analytics and artificial intelligence.
He joined LTTS in 2018 and spent nearly eight years at the firm, holding several leadership roles before becoming chief delivery officer in November 2024. During his tenure, he worked closely with global capability centres to execute engineering-led digital strategies for international clients.
A technology industry veteran with over 27 years of experience, Ramanathan previously held senior leadership roles at Tech Mahindra, where he served as vice president and global head for connected engineering and analytics, and earlier led integrated engineering solutions across APAC and MEAI markets.
Ramanathan is also the first recipient of the International Galileo Master Award from the European Space Agency. LTTS said there is no additional information to disclose regarding board relationships following his resignation.
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Aurelia launches Spring Summer ’26 collection with Ananya Panday
#HameshaTrending campaign spotlights trendy Indian wear in fresh silhouettes and florals across 240 plus stores.
MUMBAI: Ananya Panday just proved that Indian wear can trend harder than your group chat because when fashion keeps up with your vibe, every outfit’s a plot twist. Aurelia, the women’s ethnic wear brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited TCNS Division, has rolled out its Spring Summer ’26 collection under the punchy #HameshaTrending campaign, fronted by hindi movie’s Gen Z favourite Ananya Panday. The move sharpens Aurelia’s spot as the brand for young women who crave the latest in Indian aesthetics without ditching comfort or confidence.
The campaign film bursts with girl-gang energy, makeover sessions, office hangs, road trips, and wedding chaos, each scene swapping moods and styles seamlessly. Ananya embodies the effortless switch kurta one minute, co-ord set the next showing how Aurelia keeps looks fresh, relevant, and ready for whatever the day throws.
Ananya Panday said, “I’ve always believed fashion should feel fun, easy, and totally you. I love experimenting with trends, but in a way that still feels comfortable and natural. That’s what I love about Aurelia… #HameshaTrending is such a vibe because it’s about staying updated and feeling confident every single day.”
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited TCNS Division CEO Anant Daga added, “Aurelia has consistently resonated with women who want to stay relevant in an ever-evolving fashion landscape… The Spring Summer ’26 collection and #HameshaTrending campaign are strategic steps toward strengthening our fashion-forward credentials while continuing to offer accessibility, comfort, and inclusivity at scale.”
The collection itself is a seasonal refresh: updated kurta shapes, fluid co-ord sets, playful sleeves, bold necklines, softer pastels, on-trend florals, and breezy fabrics built for India’s heat. It’s designed to glide from desk days to brunch, festive dos to summer evenings proving wearable trendiness doesn’t mean sacrificing ease.
A full 360-degree rollout follows, the film hits social media, OTT, and digital video, backed by influencer tie-ups and creator buzz, while the pieces land in over 240 Aurelia stores plus online nationwide.
For anyone who’s ever stared at their wardrobe wondering how to stay current without trying too hard, this drop whispers: trend-chasing can be as simple as slipping into something that feels like you only sharper, brighter, and very much on point.
