MAM
Shemaroo in partnership with Croma
MUMBAI: Home video major Shemaroo has tied up with Infiniti Retail which is a subsidiary of Tata Sons to retail DVDs and VCDs at Croma. This is Infinity’s electronics mega-store in the Mumbai suburb of Juhu.
Croma says that it is the country’s first national, large-format, specialist retail chain for consumer electronics and durables. The first Croma mega store was recently launched in Juhu, Mumbai.
It is spread over 20,000 sq. ft. of space has on display more than 6000 products across eight categories – Home entertainment, Small appliances, white goods, computers and peripherals, communication, music, imaging and gaming software. The store currently offers more than 180 national and international brands.
In the first 18 months, Infiniti Retail plans to launch 30 such large-format stores across the country.
Shemaroo VP Hiren Gada said, “It gives us great pleasure to be associated with Infiniti Retail. We firmly believe that organised retail stores like Croma will help grow the legitimate home video market in India.”
Infiniti Retail CEO Ajit Joshi says, “We are very pleased to partner with Shemaroo Video Pvt. Ltd. for this initiative. It is our endeavor to provide customers with an excellent range of quality products and world-class service. Our association with Shemaroo, a pioneer in the business of home entertainment in India, will enable us to offer our customers with a wide variety of movie titles ranging from the classics to the latest blockbusters.”
Brands
Pocket FM elevates Lalit Gangwar to COO to drive global growth
Founding member to lead operations, monetisation and expansion across markets
MUMBAI: Pocket FM has elevated Lalit Gangwar to chief operating officer, tasking the founding team member with leading global business operations as the company sharpens its international growth strategy.
In his new role, Gangwar will oversee end-to-end operations across markets, including growth, monetisation and execution for the company’s audio business. The appointment comes as Pocket FM looks to strengthen its operating foundation and build a more predictable, scalable global business.
Gangwar has been closely involved in shaping the company’s trajectory from its early days. He played a key role in building the growth and marketing playbook in India, helping the platform scale to over 150 million users within its first year and establish a strong foothold in the audio storytelling category.
He later led Pocket FM’s expansion into the United States, where he set up teams, defined market strategy and drove scale, contributing significantly to the company’s international ambitions.
Pocket FM co-founder and CEO Rohan Nayak said, “Lalit has been central to Pocket FM’s journey from the very beginning. He has built our growth engine and scaled our business across markets.” He added that the company’s focus on nurturing internal talent makes Gangwar a natural choice to lead the next phase.
Gangwar said, “Pocket FM has always been driven by a simple belief that powerful stories can travel across borders and create meaningful impact.” He noted that the company will continue to focus on scaling markets, investing in AI-led storytelling and strengthening monetisation.
As COO, Gangwar is expected to bring greater operating discipline while building systems, talent and processes to support long-term growth.
With leadership continuity and a clear global focus, Pocket FM appears to be turning the page to its next chapter, one that aims to take its storytelling playbook well beyond home turf.
