Brands
Pebble announces Vienna and Vama – Smart bling for women
Mumbai: With the onset of the season of love, India’s fastest growing smartwatch brand Pebble has announced two glamorousand smart timepieces – Vama and Vienna – crafted as an ode to the modern Indian women. While Pebble Vienna embodies an ultra-premium style with a brilliant diamond cut, Pebble Vama personifies elegance & glamour in a curvy metallic dial. This collection was unveiled by actress Bhumi Pednekar, an epitome of what the collection manifests – style and substance. Vienna dons a 1.27” HD display & metallic mash straps in different hues, whereas Vama comes with AMOLED always-on display and choice of silicone and mesh straps.
“Our new launches are designed for the modern-day women and we think of these watches as ‘Smart Bling for Women’. Both Vienna and Vama are designed in accordance with the lifestyle needs & aspirations of women who do not shy away from flaunting their fashion statement on their wrists. The perfect accessory for any ensemble, be it with your favourite black dress or a traditional wedding season attire, we dedicate these timepieces to the might of modern Indian women. Besides, Vama and Vienna also make the perfect gifting option this Valentine’s Day,” said Pebble co-founder Komal Agarwal.
Echoing her sentiments, Mensa Brands Founder & CEO Ananth Narayanan added, “Pebble has since its inception been catering to all segments of the young & new India. As a brand, we salute women power and firmly believe that all their lifestyle aspirations must be catered to. Our product portfolio diversification is an earnest attempt in this direction.”
Brands
IndiGo names William Walsh CEO
Former IATA chief to take charge in August after Elbers exit, Bhatia steers interim
India’s biggest airline has moved fast and gone global. InterGlobe Aviation, which operates IndiGo, has tapped aviation heavyweight William Walsh as chief executive officer, subject to regulatory approvals, marking a sharp pivot as the carrier eyes its next burst of expansion.
Walsh, currently director general at the International Air Transport Association, will step down on July 31, 2026, and is expected to take charge by August 3. The appointment comes barely three weeks after Pieter Elbers exited the corner office, with Rahul Bhatia holding the fort in the interim.
The choice signals intent. Walsh brings decades of cockpit-to-boardroom experience, having led British Airways and later International Airlines Group, the parent of Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vueling. His tenure across carriers has been defined by hard resets, restructurings and cross-border consolidation—skills IndiGo may need as competition intensifies and scale becomes decisive.
Vikram Singh Mehta, chairman and non-executive independent director of IndiGo, said Walsh’s experience in managing large-scale airline operations and navigating complex market dynamics makes him well-suited to lead IndiGo in an increasingly competitive global aviation environment, adding that the appointment marks a new chapter as the airline scales in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
Rahul Bhatia said Walsh’s global perspective, operational expertise and customer-focused approach would be critical as IndiGo enters its next phase of expansion.
Walsh, widely regarded as one of the industry’s most influential figures, will oversee overall management and strategic direction, with a mandate spanning operational performance, network expansion, commercial strategy and customer experience. He is expected to work closely with the board and leadership team to sharpen IndiGo’s growth trajectory.
Walsh said IndiGo has a strong foundation and is well-positioned to capitalise on the evolving aviation landscape, adding that he looks forward to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and sustainable value creation across the organisation.
A new captain, a bigger runway—and a market that rewards scale. IndiGo is lining up for its next take-off.
