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Pallavi Singh exits BMW India, takes a sabbatical
MUMBAI: BMW India marketing head Pallavi Singh has stepped down from her role. Singh took to professional networking platform LinkedIn to break the news. In the post, she stated that she will be on a sabbatical for the next year or so and will be focusing more on driving impact projects and initiatives for start-ups and non-profit organisations.
"The last decade has been super exciting and eventful. We have witnessed major shifts in society – climate change, communication, mobility, clean energy, social connections, and healthcare. The underlying theme for my work during this time has been to harness the power of communities, build sustainable and meaningful brands, and leverage technology to make an impact," she wrote.
Singh added that the world has been changed fundamentally and radically across various dimensions, especially after the Covid2019 outbreak.
"The truth is, that great changes have been in the works way before this global pandemic. These will forever have an impact on work, life, and play," her post said.
Singh has more than 15 years of experience in various marketing functions. She started her career in 2007 in Yamaha as an assistant manager. Later, she joined Harley Davidson Motor Company and worked there for eight years. She left the company as director – marketing. In 2017, she moved to MG Motors India as the head of marketing and worked there until 2019. In 2019, BMW India brought her on.
"My focus and efforts are now aimed at engaging with businesses, brands, start-ups, and non-profits to work on – demystifying and leveraging our digital-first reality, Creating data-centric strategies for business, and Building purpose & vision-based programs," Singh detailed her future plans.
Brands
Siguler Guff invests $40m in Trimex Foods to fuel India expansion
Private equity bet backs global dining brands as India’s appetite grows
MUMBAI: Siguler Guff has committed $40 million to Trimex Foods Private Limited, marking the company’s first institutional fundraise and signalling fresh momentum in India’s fast-evolving food services sector.
Trimex, which brings global names such as Chili’s Grill & Bar, PAUL and Cinnabon to Indian diners, plans to use the capital to expand its footprint across the country and add new international brands to its portfolio.
Founded in 2010, the company operates more than 50 outlets across 13 cities, employing nearly 1,900 people. It has carved out a niche as a reliable partner for global restaurant chains looking to tap into India’s growing appetite for organised dining experiences.
Siguler Guff, which manages over $18 billion in assets, is betting on that appetite only getting bigger. “India’s food services sector is undergoing a structural shift as consumers increasingly gravitate toward globally recognised dining experiences,” said Siguler Guff partner and co-portfolio manager Shaun Khubchandani.
He added that Trimex’s 15-year track record offers a scalable platform with strong execution and customer loyalty, making it well-placed to grow further with the right backing.
For Trimex, the partnership is as much about expertise as it is about capital. A company spokesperson said the firm is looking to build on its reputation for consistent, high-quality dining while tapping into Siguler Guff’s global network to accelerate growth.
The investment also reflects a broader trend of private equity firms doubling down on India’s consumer story, particularly in sectors where rising incomes and urban lifestyles are reshaping spending habits.
Ernst & Young acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Trimex for the deal.
With fresh capital on the table and global brands waiting in the wings, Trimex now appears ready to turn up the heat in India’s increasingly competitive dining landscape.
