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Pocket FM partners with OpenAI for AI-powered content creation
Audio platform integrates OpenAI APIs to scale storytelling for 300,000 global creators.
MUMBAI: Pocket FM just gave its 300,000 creators an AI superpower because when stories need to scale faster than gossip, even audio gets a futuristic upgrade. Pocket FM, the audio series platform, has announced a collaboration with OpenAI to integrate advanced AI tools across its content creation ecosystem. The partnership will deploy OpenAI’s APIs to accelerate production infrastructure, supporting over 300,000 creators worldwide.
Pocket FM has been pioneering AI-led content since 2023, when it rebuilt its creation stack around generative AI. Today, the platform hosts over 100,000 AI-native audio series the fastest-growing segment, expanding at an average of 30 per cent month-on-month. With more than 12 billion minutes of monthly listening, the integration of OpenAI’s multilingual and translation capabilities will boost global localisation efforts, bringing more creator-led titles to international audiences.
Pocket FM cofounder of product, tech and AI Prateek Dixit said, “At Pocket FM, AI is foundational to everything we do. Our collaboration with OpenAI takes our AI vision to a new level. By combining OpenAI’s APIs with our deep content infrastructure and creator ecosystem, we are building something the world has not seen before: an entertainment platform where a single creator in any corner of the world can produce, publish, and reach millions of listeners globally, with the quality and consistency of a full production studio.”
OpenAI managing director for international Oliver Jay added, “Pocket FM is demonstrating how AI can help creators scale storytelling for global audiences. This is a compelling example of how AI can expand creative opportunity, while keeping human creativity at the core.”
The move positions Pocket FM as a leader in democratising audio storytelling, blending cutting-edge AI with creator empowerment to fuel faster, richer, and more localised content. In a world where every listener wants the next binge-worthy story, Pocket FM isn’t just narrating tales, it’s handing creators the keys to tell them anywhere, anytime, and in any language.
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Manappuram Finance appoints Sreekanth P V as group head – operations
22-year veteran from Bajaj Finance to drive efficiency and customer experience.
MUMBAI: Manappuram Finance just upgraded its operations engine because when customer delight needs turbocharging, even the gold loans get a smoother ride. Manappuram Finance Ltd has appointed industry veteran Sreekanth P V as group head for operations & customer experience at the grade of president. In his new role, Sreekanth will lead efforts to strengthen operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, streamline processes, drive service innovation and scale the company’s digital ecosystems across all business verticals.
Sreekanth brings over 22 years of experience in operations management, digital platforms, product innovation and customer experience within the financial services sector. Most recently he served as deputy executive vice president for digital platforms at Bajaj Finance Ltd, where he led the development of a unified app and web platform strategy and built a cohesive digital ecosystem.
Manappuram Finance, chairman and managing director V. P. Nandakumar said, “We are pleased to welcome Mr Sreekanth P V to the leadership team. He brings extensive experience in operations management, digital platforms and customer experience. As we continue to strengthen our operational capabilities and enhance customer engagement, his expertise will play an important role in driving efficiency, innovation and service excellence across the organisation.”
The appointment reflects Manappuram Finance’s ongoing focus on building a stronger leadership bench and elevating operational standards as the company scales its lending and customer engagement capabilities.
In a sector where every rupee counts twice, Sreekanth isn’t just joining the team, he’s the new conductor making sure the entire orchestra of loans, digital flows and customer smiles stays perfectly in tune.
