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Shalimar Paints steps up its game with Hero Floor Shield launch
MUMBAI: Shalimar Paints is giving dull floors a reason to shine quite literally. The 120-year-old paint pioneer has unveiled Hero Floor Shield, a water-based floor coating that blends beauty, durability and innovation through self-cross-linking emulsion technology.
The newly launched coating doesn’t just dress up floors in style, it armours them. Designed for cement and concrete surfaces, Hero Floor Shield offers superior protection against fungal and algal growth, making it as practical as it is polished. With this, Shalimar Paints looks to add another feather to its long-standing legacy of transforming spaces across India.
Available in three shades Golden Yellow, Terracotta, and Gun Grey, the coating lends a soft sheen finish that suits both minimalist and vibrant interiors. It’s highly washable, abrasion-resistant, and environment-friendly, making it a well-rounded choice for homes that want flair without fuss.
“Hero Floor Shield is yet another remarkable addition to our portfolio, reaffirming Shalimar Paints’ commitment to innovation, durability, and aesthetic excellence,” said Shalimar Paints managing director and CEO Kuldip Raina. “Specially formulated for modern homes and commercial spaces, this advanced coating offers superior abrasion resistance and excellent washability, ensuring long-lasting protection and beauty,” he added.
What makes Hero Floor Shield stand out is its low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) formulation, a non-flammable, eco-conscious product that supports healthier indoor air quality. It’s also built to withstand diverse Indian climates, drying efficiently under standard weather conditions of 30°C and 60 per cent relative humidity.
Available in 1-litre and 4-litre packs, the coating maintains its efficacy for up to three years from the date of manufacture, a promise of reliability that goes beyond just surface-level appeal.
With its combination of science, sustainability, and sheen, Hero Floor Shield marks Shalimar Paints’ latest stroke of brilliance, one that not only protects what’s underfoot but also elevates it to a statement of enduring style.
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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.
