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TechnoSport and Tamil Nadu Government ink MoU for activewear factory in Erode
Mumbai: Homegrown activewear brand TechnoSport has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu Government to establish an activewear factory in Erode district. The cutting-edge facility, poised to commence production by March 2024, will specialize in technical textiles, harnessing state-of-the-art technologies from Germany, Japan, Italy, and Taiwan. Boasting a daily capacity of 25 tons, the mega factory is anticipated to create more than 2000 jobs over the course of the next four years.
The agreement, formalized during the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet, outlines TechnoSport’s commitment to manufacturing technical activewear fabrics under the ‘Special Scheme for Technical Textiles 2023’ at this facility. TechnoSport co-founder & director Sunil Jhunjhunwala said, “We are pleased to collaborate with the developmental initiatives of the Tamil Nadu government. The state’s well-established industrial ecosystem, advanced infrastructure, and business-friendly policies offer numerous opportunities that not only help us in reaching our goals but also contribute significantly to the state’s overall progress.”
Notably, TechnoSport has consistently showcased its dedication to providing high-quality yet affordable activewear to the masses over the years. This partnership not only aims to bolster the brand’s global recognition and local popularity but also endeavors to enhance the state’s economy through revenue generation and employment creation. It aligns with Tamil Nadu’s ambition to achieve a trillion-dollar economy sustainably and inclusively. By formalising this MoU with the Tamil Nadu Government, TechnoSport strives to achieve its ambitious targets and also seeks to propel the state’s economic progress and sustainable development.
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Namita Jadhav steps down as VP of corporate communications at JioStar
Media communications veteran wraps up a five month run as vice president at JioStar
MUMBAI: Namita Jadhav has moved on from JioStar, where she most recently served as vice president, corporate communications for enterprise, sports and policy comms, according to media reports.
Jadhav had stepped into the role in November 2025 after being elevated from director, corporate communications for enterprise, sports and policy comms, a position she held for a year. In total, her stint at JioStar lasted around one and a half years.
Before joining the company, Jadhav spent nearly two decades with The Walt Disney Company, building a long and steady career in communications and corporate social responsibility. She joined Disney in 2007 and went on to hold several leadership roles including assistant manager, manager, corporate communications, senior manager, corporate communications and CSR , associate director, corporate communications and CSR, and eventually director, corporate communications and CSR.
Across her 17 year tenure at Disney, she played a key role in shaping corporate messaging and strengthening stakeholder engagement across the media and entertainment ecosystem.
Earlier in her career, Jadhav worked at global communications firm Weber Shandwick, where she served as group head for more than six years.
With over two decades of experience spanning corporate communications, CSR and reputation management, Jadhav has built a reputation as a seasoned voice behind the scenes of some of the industry’s most prominent media brands. Her next move has not yet been announced.
