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Mensa Brands acquires leather brand Estalon
Mumbai: Mensa Brands has acquired Kolkata-based leather goods manufacturer and seller – Estalon. The acquisition marks Mensa Brands’ foray into the growing leather goods segment, which holds immense potential in both domestic and international markets.
With the partnership with Mensa, Estalon is poised to grow at five times of the market, with a focus on both increasing presence in existing markets and expansion to new markets, said the statement. “Mensa will harness the power of data-based insights, digital marketing, and its expertise in enhancing operational efficiencies to turbocharge growth,” it added.
“We envision Estalon becoming a leading global leather accessories brand from India with its strong product line and quality leather workmanship,” said Mensa Brands founder and CEO Ananth Narayanan. “The Estalon team has decades of experience in leather manufacturing, and we believe that with Mensa’s complementary skills in technology, operations and brand building, it is poised to achieve a high growth rate of 5X of the market in the next 3-5 years,” he added.
Estalon has largely been a family-owned business with expertise in leather manufacturing. Currently, Estalon sells majorly in the US through Amazon.
“Mensa team’s expertise and enthusiasm will help expand our brand’s footprint and achieve the growth goals we have set together,” stated Estalon founder Mohammed Mobashir. “We are focused on better serving existing customers and reaching new customers, by introducing new products, launching on n
New channels, and fine-tuning the customer experience.”
Mensa partners with digital-first brands operating in different categories, including fashion and apparel, home and garden, beauty and personal care, food, and others. It recently acquired High Star, a denim brand serving fashion-forward and digital-first consumers.
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Neeraj Jha named head of sports business – India and South Asia at Warner Bros. Discovery
From Eurosport to WBD, Jha charts a new course for sports in India and South Asia
GURUGRAM:Â Neeraj Jha has been appointed head of sports business for India and South Asia at Warner Bros. Discovery, marking an exciting new chapter in a career that has long been at the crossroads of sports, media, and live entertainment.
Jha’s journey in the world of broadcast and sports media spans over two decades, from producing live shows at Ten Sports to shaping content strategy at Zee, IMG, and Eurosport. Most recently, he served as director of content, programming and acquisition at Warner Bros. Discovery, where he drove year-on-year Ebitda growth and steered the network’s programming, satellite planning, and on-air promotions. His expertise ranges from content acquisition and marketing to broadcast operations and strategic partnerships.
Colleagues praise Jha for thinking outside the box. “When constraints are immense, he delivers results no matter what,” one senior executive remarked, highlighting his knack for sourcing compelling content and intellectual property for the South Asian market.
Beyond the boardroom, Jha co-founded SEEtalks, a live event series designed to inspire audiences with compelling stories, reflecting his passion for storytelling and community engagement.
From launching daily sports news shows to localising global content like WWE Wrestling for Indian audiences, Jha’s career has been a blend of creativity and operational excellence. As he steps into this new role, the sports broadcasting landscape in India and South Asia is set for a fresh and dynamic chapter.
