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Pine Labs appoints Gayatri Rath as CMO & communications officer
NEW DELHI: Pine Labs has appointed Gayatri Rath as chief marketing & communications officer. Rath will lead the brand, marketing and communications function as the company accelerates its growth in merchant commerce across India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
Pine Labs CEO B Amrish Rau said, “At Pine Labs, we continue to invest in industry-leading talent and build leadership depth. Gayatri’s years of experience in building local and global brands will be valuable as we take Pine Labs to more merchants and many other new audiences in Asia.”
Rath said, “I am excited to join Pine Labs at this time when they are gearing up for the next phase of growth. There will be challenges and opportunities in branding, marketing, and communications as the organisation expands its reach and relevance. I am really looking forward to an enriching and learning experience.”
Rath has 25 years of experience. Prior to joining Pine Labs, she led storytelling, branding and communications in India and Asia for several brands including Microsoft, GE Capital and Oracle.
Brands
Reebok partners with Jerai Fitness for gym equipment in India
Long-term deal to manufacture and distribute Reebok-branded fitness products from April 2026.
MUMBAI: Reebok is pumping up its presence in India and this time, it’s bringing serious muscle to the gym floor. Jerai Fitness Limited, an Indian manufacturer with over three decades of experience in fitness equipment, has announced a first-of-its-kind long-term partnership with Reebok. Under the agreement, Jerai Fitness will manufacture and distribute Reebok-branded gym equipment across India and neighbouring countries including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal. The products will be available from 1 April 2026.
The collaboration combines Jerai Fitness’ fully automated, technology-driven manufacturing facility with Reebok’s global brand legacy to redefine the fitness equipment ecosystem in the region.
Jerai Fitness Limited chairman & managing director Rajesh Rai said the partnership leverages advanced manufacturing capabilities to deliver high-quality products tailored to market needs.
Authentic Brands Group EVP of Reebok Steve Robaire noted that India is a dynamic and fast-growing fitness market. “Jerai Fitness brings the manufacturing expertise and local insight needed to deliver high-quality, performance-driven equipment at scale,” he said.
The partnership will introduce a comprehensive commercial range covering cardio, free weights, and high-end home-use equipment under two distinct series. All products adhere to international standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ASTM certifications, and European safety standards EN ISO 20957-1:2013, EN 957-2:2003 and EN 957-4:2006.
Jerai Fitness’ manufacturing facility features fully automated production systems and dedicated storage infrastructure. As of 31 August 2025, it had an installed annual capacity of 21,000 units.
The Reebok-branded equipment will be available pan-India through Jerai Fitness showrooms and official websites jeraihomegym.com and jeraifitness.com.
In a market where fitness goals are rising faster than dumbbells, this partnership gives Reebok the local strength it needs while giving Jerai Fitness a powerful global brand to flex. For Indian fitness enthusiasts and gym owners, the workout just got a stylish upgrade.
