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REA India taps Kapil Goswami to drive growth at Housing.com
BENGALURU: Rea India, the parent of property portal Housing.com, has appointed Kapil Goswami as chief growth and marketing officer, strengthening its leadership bench as competition intensifies in India’s digital real estate market.
Goswami will be based in Gurugram and report to Housing.com chief executive officer Praveen Sharma. He brings more than two decades of experience across consumer-facing businesses spanning fintech, e-commerce, entertainment and technology, across both startups and global corporations.
Most recently, Goswami led consumer growth for the Paytm app and served as chief business officer for Paytm Movies. Prior to that, he spent over ten years at Google, holding senior leadership roles across Asia Pacific, including marketing analytics and attribution, and search sales strategy and operations across more than 15 markets.
Sharma said Goswami’s experience in consumer growth, marketing and business strategy aligns with Housing.com’s ambition to deepen engagement with home seekers and sellers and strengthen its market position nationwide.
Goswami said the appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the real estate sector, adding that he aims to drive consumer engagement, build stronger marketing capabilities and unlock new growth avenues across India.
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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.
