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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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Hyundai launches updated Ioniq 5 with 84 kWh battery, 690 km range
Priced at Rs 55.7 lakh, adds design, tech and safety upgrades.
MUMBAI: Charge it up, stretch it out, Hyundai’s latest electric upgrade is going the distance, quite literally. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has introduced an updated version of its Ioniq 5, packing in a larger 84.0 kWh battery that delivers a claimed range of up to 690 km (ARAI-certified), marking a significant leap in everyday usability for its flagship electric SUV.
Built on Hyundai’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the refreshed IONIQ 5 aims to balance performance with practicality, reducing range anxiety while making long-distance electric travel more viable. The upgrade builds on a model that has already secured global recognition, including the World Car of the Year title.
The changes aren’t just under the skin. On the outside, the SUV gets a sharper, more futuristic look with redesigned front and rear bumpers, new skid plates, sporty alloy wheels, a revised rear spoiler and updated V-garnish lighting, all while retaining its signature Parametric Pixel design.
Inside, Hyundai has focused on making the experience more intuitive. The cabin now features a redesigned three-spoke steering wheel with illuminated pixel elements, dual 12.3-inch displays, and a reworked wireless charging pad integrated with physical controls for seat functions small tweaks that aim to improve day-to-day usability.
On the tech front, the IONIQ 5 gets Hyundai’s Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC), Controller Over-the-Air (C-OTA) updates, and now supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. New additions such as Active Sound Design and in-car payment integration for EV charging reflect a push towards a more seamless, connected ownership experience. Remote immobilisation via Bluelink has also been introduced as an added security layer.
Safety sees incremental upgrades too, with features like Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (Rear) and side parking distance warnings enhancing manoeuvrability in tight urban spaces.
The updated IONIQ 5 is available in four colour options Gravity Gold Matte, Midnight Black Pearl, Titan Grey and Optic White with an Obsidian Black interior theme.
Priced at Rs 55.7 lakh (ex-showroom), the new IONIQ 5 positions itself as a more rounded offering, less about futuristic promise, and more about making electric mobility fit seamlessly into everyday life.
