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Schaeffler India cracks down on counterfeit products with major raids
MUMBAI: Schaeffler India, has ramped up efforts to eliminate counterfeit bearings and components from the market. In collaboration with local authorities, its brand protection team has carried out multiple successful raids in Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, seizing fake products falsely marked with Schaeffler’s FAG, INA, and LuK brands.
Counterfeit products pose a significant risk to operational safety and performance, leading Schaeffler to strengthen its enforcement measures. Working closely with law enforcement, the company is actively tracking and dismantling unauthorised supply chains dealing in fake Schaeffler products.
Schaeffler India MD & CEO Harsha Kadam said “At Schaeffler, quality and reliability are at the core of everything we do. Counterfeit products not only compromise safety and performance but also erode trust in the industry. We are committed to eliminating counterfeit products from the market by undertaking stringent legal action, conducting awareness campaigns, and empowering customers with the right tools to identify genuine Schaeffler products.”
Schaeffler India urges customers to stay vigilant and verify authenticity before purchasing. Key identification measures include, products feature a unique identification code and two-dimensional barcode on packaging, which can be verified using the Schaeffler Origincheck app, henuine Schaeffler products display precise logos, fonts, and laser-marked details, customers should buy only from Schaeffler-authorised distributors to ensure product authenticity.
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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.
