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Nestlé India’s Svetlana Boldina to step down as new appointments roll out
MUMBAI: Nestlé India has announced a series of senior leadership changes, including the exit of its finance head and the retirement of a long-serving technical leader.
Executive director for finance and control and chief financial officer Svetlana Boldina, will step down on 31 January 2026 to take up a new assignment within the Nestlé group. Her successor will be named later.
After more than 32 years with the company, Satish Srinivasan, executive director for technical, will retire on 31 May 2026. Jagdeep Singh Marahar has been nominated to succeed him as whole-time director from 1 June 2026, subject to approvals. As part of the transition, he will take charge as head of technical from 1 May 2026.
In senior management changes, Nitu Bhushan will assume the role of head of human resources from 2 March 2026, pending approvals.
Nestlé India said the appointments will be placed before the board at its next meeting on the recommendation of the nomination and remuneration committee. The filing has been uploaded on the company’s website.
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ITC Sunfeast Farmlite launches Sugar Free Cookies range
New variants offer guilt-free indulgence for health-conscious snackers.
MUMBAI: ITC Sunfeast Farmlite is sweetening the deal for biscuit lovers who want to have their cookie and eat it too without the sugar. The better-for-you biscuits range from ITC Foods has expanded its portfolio with the launch of an all-new Sugar Free Cookies line, aligning with the company’s vision of ‘Help India Eat Better’. The range is designed for consumers who are rethinking sugar in their daily snacking but refuse to compromise on taste and indulgence.
The collection debuts with two tempting variants: Choco Nut Cookies and Hazelnut & Oats Cookies. Both are a source of protein and contain no trans-fat, while the Hazelnut & Oats variant is also lactose-free.
ITC Ltd. vice president (marketing), biscuits, foods division, Suraj Kathuria said, “At Sunfeast Farmlite, we believe mindful snacking should never come at the cost of indulgence. With this launch, we are catering to the growing need for guilt-free snacking while delivering a rich, satisfying cookie experience.”
ITC Ltd. vice president & head of food sciences for foods division Dr Shantanu Das added, “We have applied robust food science to develop cookies that are sugar-free while preserving the taste and texture consumers love.”
Each cookie comes in convenient single-serve packs to maintain texture and freshness. Both variants are available in 100g packs priced at ₹100 and can be found on quick-commerce platforms including Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto.
In a market increasingly leaning towards healthier choices, ITC Sunfeast Farmlite’s new Sugar Free Cookies prove that cutting sugar doesn’t mean cutting joy. For the health-conscious yet indulgent snacker, this could be the perfect bite-sized solution.
