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Kalyan Jewellers to invest Rs 300 crore in four new showrooms
MUMBAI: Kalyan Jewellers, which recently inaugurated its flagship showroom in Chennai, plans to launch four more showrooms with a total investment of Rs 300 crore.
The four new showrooms of 15,000 sq. feet each will be opened in Chrompet, Adyar, Vellacherry and Anna Nagar. Of these, two will be during the course of this financial year, whereas the other two in the early part of next year.
Movie star Amitabh Bachchan along with his daughter-in-law and actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan inaugurated Kalyan Jewellers’ first showroom in Chennai. The duo are also the brand ambassadors of Kalyan Jewellers along with Prabhu Ganesan, Nagarjuna, Shivaraj Kumar, Manju Warrier and Vikram Prabhu. This will be Kalyan Jewellers’ 50th showroom in South India and 78th store globally.
The company claims to have invested close to Rs 200 crore in its flagship store at T Nagar. This is also the largest investment by any jeweller in a single showroom across the country. The showroom is spread across 40,000 sq. feet and will display 600 kg of jewellery. It had also unveiled a pre-launch multimedia campaign for the same.
Speaking in Tamil, Amitabh Bachchan said, “I have worn the ‘vesti’ on my own and want to greet my Tamil ‘Vaadiyar’ Prabhu. I have been associated with the Tamil film industry for the last forty years including superstars like Sivaji Ganesan. I am happy to be a part of the Kalyan Jewellers launch in Chennai.”
“I have always had a special bond with Chennai. This inauguration of Kalyan Jewellers is special as it is my first such event with my ‘Paa’. The inaugural store of Kalyan Jewellers in Chennai is very impressive and I encourage all Chennaites to shop for their jewellery from the five lakh designs available here,” said Aishwarya.
Ganesan added, “I am very happy that Kalyan Jewellers has launched its inaugural showroom in Chennai in my very own T Nagar. I have cherished my relationship with Kalyan Jewellers and the promoter family of Kalyanaraman. It is a privilege to share the stage with my father’s ‘Thambi’ Amitabh Bachchan, my ‘Marumagal’ Aishwarya and the other stars of Indian film industry.”
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Ather Energy doubles service network to 500 centres nationwide
EV maker scales support alongside growth to keep riders on the road
MUMBAI: Ather Energy is quietly building more than just scooters. It is building the backbone to keep them running.
The electric two-wheeler maker has expanded its service network to 500 authorised centres across India, nearly doubling its footprint in a year from 277. The move mirrors its growing retail presence and signals a clear focus on one often overlooked part of EV ownership, what happens after the purchase.
From the outset, Ather has prioritised service support in every city it enters, aiming to make ownership as smooth as the ride itself. Its Gold Service Centres bring in upgraded customer lounges, modern equipment and processes designed to make servicing more transparent and reliable.
Speed, too, is part of the pitch. Through its ExpressCare initiative, riders can get periodic maintenance done in about an hour, now available across 82 centres, turning what used to be a chore into a quick pit stop.
Ather Energy chief business officer Ravneet Singh Phokela said, “Crossing 500 service centres is an important milestone as we scale across the country. Reliable after-sales support is central to the ownership experience, and our focus remains on consistent service quality and accessibility.”
The expansion comes as demand grows for models like the Ather 450 and the Rizta, which have helped the company reach a broader set of riders across metros and emerging cities alike.
Alongside servicing, Ather continues to power up infrastructure through the Ather Grid, now one of the largest fast-charging networks for two-wheelers, with over 4,300 charging points.
With plans to scale further and deepen its presence, Ather’s approach is clear. Selling the scooter may start the journey, but keeping it running smoothly is what sustains it.
