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William Grant & Sons brings in Pernod Ricard veteran to head India ops
MUMBAI: William Grant & Sons (WG & S) has snapped up spirits industry veteran Kartik Mohindra as managing director for India, eyeing a bigger slice of one of the world’s fastest-growing whisky markets. The former chief marketing officer and head of global business development at Pernod Ricard India takes charge on 30 September.
The move signals a sharp play by the Scottish distiller, best known for brands like Glenfiddich and Monkey Shoulder, as it doubles down on India’s premium spirits surge. Mohindra brings over 20 years of experience across alcohol, beverages and FMCG – a seasoned hand to scale up WG&S’ ambitions.
His appointment follows the elevation of outgoing India MD Sachin Mehta, who steps into the role of managing director for Canada – another priority market for the group.
“These appointments reflect our continued investment in key growth markets,” said WG&S chief commercial officer Doug Bagley. “We’re thrilled to have Kartik join us in India – a critical market where Sachin and the team have already laid strong foundations.”
As global booze giants race to tap rising affluence and shifting tastes in developing economies, India has emerged as a battleground for premium spirits – and WG&S is clearly in no mood to play catch-up.
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Indel Money appoints Vinod Panicker as CFO to steer growth plans
Veteran finance leader to drive strategy as firm targets 500 branches
MUMBAI: Indel Money has appointed Vinod Panicker as its chief financial officer, effective 29 April 2026, as the non-banking financial company sharpens its focus on expansion and long-term growth.
Panicker, a chartered accountant with over 38 years of experience across sectors, will be responsible for leading the company’s financial strategy, capital management and governance framework.
The appointment comes at a time when Indel Money is accelerating its expansion plans, with a target of reaching 500 branches across 16 states by the end of FY27. The company is looking to strengthen its operational scale while maintaining financial discipline as it grows its footprint.
With a seasoned finance professional at the helm, the firm is aiming to reinforce its financial architecture and support its next phase of growth in an increasingly competitive lending landscape.
The move signals Indel Money’s intent to align leadership capabilities with its expansion ambitions, as it continues to build scale and deepen its presence across India’s financial services sector.
