Brands
Teinpro bites into everyday wellness with debut protein bar
MUMBAI: Protein is no longer just pumping iron, it’s quietly powering everyday India. As eating habits shift towards mindful, goal-driven nutrition, Teinpro has entered the health food space with the launch of its first protein bar, positioning itself at the intersection of performance and everyday wellbeing. The brand is backed by founders Chinmay Barik, Raghav Gupta and Kshitij Shokeen, with actor Randeep Hooda as a core investor.
Teinpro’s pitch is simple but timely, protein should not feel intimidating, restrictive or gym-exclusive. While protein’s role in muscle repair is well known, its wider benefits, sustained energy, better metabolism and improved immunity are often overlooked in Indian diets that are rich in carbohydrates but frequently low on quality protein, particularly for vegetarians. Teinpro’s bar is designed to plug this everyday gap without demanding a lifestyle overhaul.
Developed with a focus on balance rather than excess, the no-added-sugar, no-preservatives bar contains magnesium, zinc, antioxidants and ashwagandha extracts aimed at delivering calm focus alongside steady energy. Positioned as a functional middle ground between hardcore fitness nutrition and casual snacking, it is meant to work just as well between meals, after workouts, during long workdays or even as a healthier dessert option.
Explaining the thinking behind the product, Teinpro’s leadership said the brand was born out of a clear gap between performance nutrition and everyday food habits. The goal, they noted, was to create a bar that respects Indian tastes while delivering adequate not overwhelming nutrition, offering natural sweetness that satisfies post-meal cravings without compromising on health.
For Hooda, the association was driven by alignment rather than endorsement. Known for physically demanding roles in films such as Sarbjit, Sultan and Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, the actor said Teinpro stood out for treating protein as a daily necessity rather than a niche supplement. He described the bar as a practical, honest snack that supports both performance and the routine physical demands of everyday life.
With its debut, Teinpro is positioning itself as a wellness-first brand focused on how people work, move and live, not just how they train. The protein and energy bars are now available on the brand’s website and across platforms including Bigbasket, Zepto, Amazon, Flipkart, Jiomart and Tata 1mg, with plans to expand into more quick-commerce and offline channels.
In a crowded nutrition market chasing extremes, TeinPro’s launch makes a quieter promise: strength that fits neatly into daily life.
Brands
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.
