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MSM Grad names Nitish Bharadwaj vice president
NEW DELHI: MSM Grad, part of the global education and student mobility platform MSM Unify, has appointed Nitish Bharadwaj as vice president, signalling a clear intent to pair ambition with discipline as the company enters its next phase of growth.
A seasoned business and growth leader, Bharadwaj brings over a decade of experience across EdTech and professional education, with a reputation for scaling operations without losing sight of profitability. His career has been defined by building high-performing teams, tightening revenue engines and turning growth plans into measurable results.
Before joining MSM Grad, Bharadwaj held senior leadership roles at Planet Spark, where he helped scale the business from its early stages to an annual run rate of Rs 150 crore, while delivering more than Rs 300 crore in cumulative revenue. Along the way, he led and mentored teams of over 350 professionals, with hands-on responsibility for P&L, market expansion and data-led sales and forecasting frameworks.
Commenting on the appointment, MSM Unify founder and CEO Sanjay Laul, said the move reflects the company’s focus on execution as much as vision. “As MSM Grad scales its impact across global education and career pathways, leadership strength becomes critical. Nitish brings strategic clarity, operational rigour and strong people leadership, all of which will be vital as we accelerate our next phase of expansion,” he said.
In his new role, Bharadwaj will oversee overall business strategy and growth at MSM Grad. His remit includes driving scalable and profitable expansion, strengthening revenue and operational systems, building leadership pipelines and supporting MSM Unify’s wider goal of creating outcome-oriented, future-ready education pathways.
Speaking on his appointment, Bharadwaj said he was joining at a defining moment. “MSM Grad sits at the crossroads of education, employability and global opportunity. This is a pivotal stage, and my focus will be on building strong growth fundamentals, enabling teams to perform at scale and creating long-term value for learners and partners,” he said.
Industry watchers see the appointment as a move towards sustainable expansion rather than headline-grabbing volume. With Bharadwaj’s background in data-driven growth and margin discipline, MSM Grad is expected to sharpen demand forecasting, pricing strategy and market prioritisation.
For learners and partners, this shift could mean clearer outcomes, tighter programme relevance and more consistent delivery standards. As MSM Grad strengthens its internal engines and cross-functional alignment, the platform aims to move faster, collaborate deeper and deliver education that does not just scale, but delivers results.
With this leadership addition, MSM Grad underlines its commitment to growth with accountability, proving that in education, as in business, how you grow matters just as much as how fast.
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Ola Electric announces Champion Mahotsav with Rs 10,000 benefits
Three-day offer across scooters and motorcycles celebrates India’s T20 World Cup win
BENGALURU: Ola Electric has announced #ChampionMahotsav, a three-day nationwide celebration offering benefits worth Rs 10,000 across its vehicle portfolio, following India’s historic third ICC Men’s T20 World Cup victory.
During the limited-period celebration, customers can avail benefits worth Rs 10,000 on any Ola scooter or Roadster motorcycle, extending the festive mood among fans after the national triumph.
An Ola Electric spokesperson said the initiative builds on the strong response received during the company’s earlier Match Mahotsav campaign held during the tournament final.
“Our Match Mahotsav during the T20 World Cup Final received an incredible response from fans across the country. To celebrate India’s historic third T20 World Cup victory, we are extending the celebrations for three more days with #ChampionMahotsav, offering benefits worth Rs 10,000 on any Ola vehicle,” the spokesperson said.
Ola Electric currently offers a broad portfolio of Gen 3 S1 scooters and Roadster X motorcycles.
The premium Gen 3 S1 range includes the Ola S1 Pro+ in 5.2kWh and 4kWh configurations, and the Ola S1 Pro in 4kWh and 3kWh options, priced at Rs 1,85,338, Rs 1,65,338, Rs 1,39,999 and Rs 1,19,999 respectively.
In the mass segment, the company offers the Ola S1 X+ with a 4kWh battery, along with the Ola S1 X in 2kWh, 3kWh and 4kWh configurations, priced at Rs 1,14,999, Rs 77,999, Rs 93,999 and Rs 1,09,999 respectively.
Ola’s motorcycle line-up includes the Ola Roadster X+ in 4.5kWh and 9.1kWh configurations priced at Rs 1,04,999 and Rs 1,84,999. The Ola Roadster X is available in 2.5kWh, 3.5kWh and 4.5kWh options, priced at Rs 74,999, Rs 87,999 and Rs 94,999 respectively.
With #ChampionMahotsav, the company aims to ride the celebratory wave across the country while encouraging more consumers to switch to electric mobility.
