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India-Australia match delivers 12.34 TVR
MUMBAI: The World Cup quarterfinal match between India and Australia got a TVR of 12.34 with 91 million viewers sampling it, making it the most-watched encounter of the World Cup tournament so fat.
The match fetched a peak TVR of 26.35, according to data from Tam Sports (c&s4+).
The epic India-England match, which ended in a tie, ranks second as it attracted 82 million viewers to tune in. The match got a peak TVR of 20.96 and an average TVR of 10.97.
The seven India matches have earned an average TVR of 9.22.The 46 matches played so far have got a rating of 2.43. In 2007, the event got a TVR of 1.89 for the same period.
The other three non-India quarterfinals this time got an average TVR of 2.44. Partly due to the one-sided nature of the contest, the match where Pakistan thrashed West Indies by 10 wickets got a TVR of 2.18. 37 million viewers tuned in for that contest.
The England versus Sri Lanka quarterfinal match, which was equally one sided, fared better as it lasted longer. It got a TVR of 2.92 with 51 million viewers sampling it.
In 2007, the 24 Super Eight games had got an average TVR of 1.53.
The record ratings, however, will come from the mother of all battles as India mauled Pakistan in the semifinals.
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Manappuram Finance appoints Sreekanth P V as group head – operations
22-year veteran from Bajaj Finance to drive efficiency and customer experience.
MUMBAI: Manappuram Finance just upgraded its operations engine because when customer delight needs turbocharging, even the gold loans get a smoother ride. Manappuram Finance Ltd has appointed industry veteran Sreekanth P V as group head for operations & customer experience at the grade of president. In his new role, Sreekanth will lead efforts to strengthen operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, streamline processes, drive service innovation and scale the company’s digital ecosystems across all business verticals.
Sreekanth brings over 22 years of experience in operations management, digital platforms, product innovation and customer experience within the financial services sector. Most recently he served as deputy executive vice president for digital platforms at Bajaj Finance Ltd, where he led the development of a unified app and web platform strategy and built a cohesive digital ecosystem.
Manappuram Finance, chairman and managing director V. P. Nandakumar said, “We are pleased to welcome Mr Sreekanth P V to the leadership team. He brings extensive experience in operations management, digital platforms and customer experience. As we continue to strengthen our operational capabilities and enhance customer engagement, his expertise will play an important role in driving efficiency, innovation and service excellence across the organisation.”
The appointment reflects Manappuram Finance’s ongoing focus on building a stronger leadership bench and elevating operational standards as the company scales its lending and customer engagement capabilities.
In a sector where every rupee counts twice, Sreekanth isn’t just joining the team, he’s the new conductor making sure the entire orchestra of loans, digital flows and customer smiles stays perfectly in tune.
