Brands
Maggi stamps 50 years of flavour in India with a special postal salute
MUMBAI: Maggi has officially licked the envelope on its India journey. To mark 50 years in the country, Nestlé India has unveiled a commemorative postal stamp celebrating the brand’s half-century run as one of India’s most familiar comfort foods.
The stamp was unveiled by Nestlé India chairman and managing director Manish Tiwary alongside Government of India minister of food processing industries Chirag Paswan. Titled 50 Years of Togetherness, the stamp traces Maggi’s evolution from a quick-fix noodle to a category-defining staple that has quietly threaded itself through everyday Indian life.
From hostel rooms and late-night hunger pangs to family meals and festive spreads, Maggi has turned up in many avatars over the decades, noodles, masalas, sauces, soups and ready-to-cook options shaping how convenience food is cooked and consumed across generations. The commemorative stamp is designed as a nod to those shared moments, capturing the warmth and familiarity that have kept the brand relevant for five decades.
Speaking at the launch, Chirag Paswan said India’s processed food sector has steadily earned household trust over the years, adding that pioneering brands have played a critical role in building new categories and strengthening the food ecosystem. He congratulated Maggi on completing 50 years as part of that journey.
Manish Tiwary described the milestone as a reflection of enduring consumer trust. Completing five decades in a diverse and dynamic market like India, he said, was shaped by evolving tastes, everyday relevance and a bond that has strengthened year after year and generation after generation.
As the brand enters its next chapter, Nestlé India said it remains focused on deepening its connection with consumers continuing to show up in small, everyday moments that bring comfort, familiarity and togetherness to tables across the country.
For a brand that has long travelled faster than the post, Maggi’s latest milestone now comes with an official stamp of approval.
Brands
Origen Realty names Preeti Rai as president- sales & strategy
Veteran hire signals push into Gurugram market with growth ambitions
GURUGRAM: Origen Realty has appointed Preeti Rai as president for sales and strategy, as the company gears up to enter the competitive Gurugram property market.
The move brings in a seasoned industry hand with over two decades of experience across residential and commercial real estate. In her new role, she will lead the company’s sales operations and go-to-market strategy, with a focus on building a strong foothold in Gurugram and driving early momentum.
Origen Realty management said the appointment marks a key milestone in its expansion plans. Origen Realty management said the hire will help sharpen execution and strengthen the company’s sales-led growth strategy as it steps into a new market.
Preeti Rai said, “I look forward to being part of Origen Realty at a pivotal stage in its journey and contributing to building a strong presence in the Gurugram market.”
Before joining Origen Realty, she served as senior vice president for sales and marketing at Elan Group. Her career also includes stints at major developers such as DLF Universal Ltd, Today Homes and Infrastructure, Paras Buildtech Pvt Ltd and Ambience Infrastructure Ltd, where she built expertise across channel sales, leasing, and end-to-end deal execution.
Known for her focus on strategy and team leadership, Rai is expected to play a central role in shaping Origen Realty’s market positioning and sales ecosystem in the region.
As Gurugram’s real estate market continues to attract fresh investments and new entrants, Origen Realty’s latest leadership hire signals its intent to compete with a clear, sales-driven playbook.
