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Pantaloons instals ‘Ganesha idol’ using denims, enters record book
MUMBAI: Pantaloons, a family fashion destination from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited, created a milestone by entering into the ‘India Book of Records’, for creating the tallest Denim Ganpati Idol made by using 600 pairs of denims. The Denim Ganpati stands 9 feet tall and is installed at the Pantaloons Chinchwad store in Pune.
As part of the consumer engagement programme, Pantaloons has organised fun activities which includes Ganpati idol-making competition using clay, cookery classes encouraging women to use microwave based recipes and modak making competition. Pantaloons enters India Book of Records by creating tallest Denim Ganesh Idol in Chinchwad, Pune
Commenting on entering the India Book of Records, Shital Mehta, CEO – Pantaloons, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. said, “We are delighted that our Denim Ganpati Idol has been recognised for its uniqueness. We will also be donating the denims to Maher Foundation, which works towards the upliftment of children and women.”
The eye-catching nine-feet tall Denim Ganpati is a vision of grandiose, adding fervour to the festival “Ganesh Chaturthi”.
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Devyani International names Sandeep Anand, Robinder Singh in key roles
Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee businesses see leadership refresh from April
MUMBAI: Devyani International has strengthened its senior leadership bench with a fresh set of appointments across its key brands, Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee, signalling a sharper focus on growth and brand momentum.
The company has appointed Sandeep Anand as chief marketing officer and business head for Pizza Hut. His appointment, approved by the board via a circular resolution on April 3, follows a recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, as reported by CNBC-TV18. Anand will officially step into the role on April 6, 2026.
He takes over from Vijay Gogate, who currently serves as chief executive officer for Pizza Hut within the company’s operations. The move marks a strategic transition as the brand looks to sharpen its marketing and business playbook in a competitive quick service restaurant market.
Anand brings over two decades of experience across the food and FMCG sectors, with a strong track record in brand building and innovation. His career spans roles at major consumer-facing companies including Domino’s, Zydus Wellness, Zomato, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Reckitt and Ranbaxy, giving him a well-rounded perspective on both scale and agility.
Alongside this, Robinder Singh has been appointed business head for Costa Coffee and the company’s airport operations. He too will assume his new role on April 6, bringing more than 18 years of experience in operations, business expansion and customer experience transformation.
The twin appointments come at a time when Devyani International is doubling down on leadership depth to steer its portfolio through evolving consumer preferences and heightened competition. With fresh faces at the helm of two key verticals, the company appears set to brew up its next phase of growth with renewed energy.
