Brands
Raymond undertakes employee engagement program
MUMBAI: Garment giant Raymond recently partnered with design and technology agency HEPTA to launch an Employee Engagement Platform for its annual event Interchange. The purpose of the entire exercise was to enable an ecosystem which would give Raymond a platform to engage with employees and a chance to the employees to partake in fun activities on the portal during the two-day event.
The portal enabled Raymond employees to participate in contests and quizzes. It also gave the employees access to various corporate videos and downloadable industry insights.
Raymond General Manager of IT Kunal Mehta says, “It was a pleasure working with HEPTA and having them on-board to design and support our Interchange Program for the top management at Raymond. HEPTA did a great job in a limited time span to design and develop the platform providing excellent customer experience. The entire team led by Faraz went beyond their scope to support us during the event. I look forward to working with HEPTA on many more initiatives at Raymond and would highly recommend them as partners.”
HEPTA founder and CEO Faraz Naqvi adds, “Working for a brand like Raymond is something we will always cherish. Not only did we get to work on a challenging project that added real value to their employees, but we managed to do it before the deadline. Their IT department’s timely support was crucial and we only have praises for them.
Founded in 2012, HEPTA has a client list of several brands for delivering result-driven user experience and technology services, such as Raymond, Godfrey Phillips, Palladium, Discovery Channel, Sanofi, Parag Milk Foods, Fountainhead, Indiabulls, etc.
Brands
SpiceJet’s recovery takes flight as market share doubles
Domestic market share jumps from 1.9 per cent in September to 4.3 per cent by December
GURUGRAM: SpiceJet has staged a sharp domestic comeback, more than doubling its market share in just three months as rapid capacity expansion restores the airline’s presence across key routes.
India’s low-cost carrier lifted its domestic market share from 1.9 per cent in September 2025 to 4.3 per cent by December, driven by a 56 per cent rise in capacity during the third quarter following the induction of 16 aircraft.
The capacity surge translated into a broader network, tighter schedules and stronger passenger traction, helping the airline regain lost ground in several high-traffic markets.
Momentum has continued into the current quarter. SpiceJet doubled its available seat kilometres (ASKMs) from about 55 crore to 105 crore, marking a significant strengthening of its operational footprint. Over the full year, the airline plans to more than double capacity again, targeting 220 crore ASKs by winter 2026 and operating over 300 daily flights.
To support the expansion, SpiceJet is working to scale its fleet to around 60 aircraft through a mix of wet and damp leases, alongside the phased return of grounded planes. The airline has also signed a memorandum of understanding for the induction of 10 additional aircraft.
SpiceJet chief business officer Debojo Maharshi, said the rapid rise in market share reflected steady progress in rebuilding capacity and restoring network depth. The airline’s focus, he added, remained on improving reliability, strengthening connectivity and scaling operations in a measured and sustainable manner.
