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TVS Motor names Madhu Manral Srivastava as president, group head of HR
TVS Motor Company has appointed Madhu Manral Srivastava as president and group head – human resources, with immediate effect, strengthening its leadership bench as the automaker sharpens focus on organisational capability and talent strategy.
Based in Bengaluru, Srivastava joins TVS Motor with wide-ranging cross-industry experience spanning natural resources, oil and gas, financial services, telecom and manufacturing. Most recently, she served as global chro at Vedanta Resources, overseeing human capital strategy for a workforce of over 100,000 employees worldwide.
Her earlier leadership roles include stints at Cairn Oil & Gas, Citibank, Genpact, Reliance Infocom, GE Capital International Services and Godrej, giving her deep exposure to large-scale transformation and people operations across complex businesses.
At TVS Motor, Srivastava will build on the company’s established values while driving its people and organisation agenda in an increasingly competitive and dynamic market environment.
The company also acknowledged the contribution of R Anandakrishnan, who is stepping down after 38 years of service, during which he played a central role in shaping TVS Motor’s HR systems, culture and people-first foundations.
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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.
