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Textile maker RSWM hires Rajeev Gupta as CEO
MUMBAI: Textile yarn and fabric maker RSWM, the flagship company of LNJ Bhilwara group, has brought in former Sintex (Reliance Industries) chief executive officer (CEO) Rajeev Gupta as CEO.
Gupta has about 30 years’ experience working across textile, paper and consulting for the textile industry. Amongst the organisations he has left his imprint upon include: Trident group (18 years – textiles and paper), Blue Apple Tradelinks (six years- consulting), Sutlej Textiles (two years) and Reliance Industries (almost three years- textiles) .
Gupta, a qualified cost accountant, also holds an MBA in management, and has completed has done his entrepreneurship and leadership programme from the Indian School of Business.
“With a wealth of experience in the textile industry and a proven track record of leadership, Gupta brings a fresh perspective and unparalleled expertise to the Bhilwara family. An inspiring figure in India’s textile landscape, his vision and strategic acumen are set to strengthen RSWM’s legacy while driving innovation and growth. We are excited to embark on this journey under his guidance, as we continue to lead with purpose and sustainability,” said RSWM in a post on linkedin. .
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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.
