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Xiaomi India shakes up leadership as it aims to regain market lead
Mumbai: In a significant move, Xiaomi India is reshaping its leadership to reclaim its former dominance in the fiercely competitive Indian smartphone market. The announcement of Xiaomi India’s president, Muralikrishnan B, stepping down marks a turning point, coinciding with the recent appointment of industry veteran Sudhin Mathur as the company’s chief operating officer.
Muralikrishnan’s resignation aligns with his personal goals as he pursues a doctorate at the prestigious Indian School of Business. He will take a six-month gardening leave following his departure. This exit is expected to make waves within the company, given Muralikrishnan’s crucial role in Xiaomi India’s previous market strategies.
Xiaomi India, general manager, Alvin Tse since 2022, has been managing the company’s operations from China. Tse remains at the helm of Xiaomi India’s business, even as he entrusts Mathur with the company’s front-facing responsibilities. “Alvin will remain the India head, and Sudhin Mathur will now be the company’s new face. Alvin brought Mathur onboard to lead the operations,” Moneycontrol quoted a source as saying.
Mathur, with an impressive background as the former managing director of Motorola and Lenovo, is anticipated to play a pivotal role in rejuvenating Xiaomi India’s market position. Under his guidance, the company aims to strengthen its strategy, foster sustainable growth, and capture a broader share of the market.
The official announcement of Muralikrishnan’s exit is expected later today. Xiaomi India has yet to respond to requests for comment.
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PropertyPistol appoints Hemant Bajaj as chief marketing officer
Proptech firm taps global marketing leader to sharpen brand and growth strategy.
MUMBAI: In the fast moving world of proptech, building homes may be the business, but building the brand is just as crucial. Propertypistol, the proptech driven real estate advisory platform, has appointed Hemant Bajaj as its chief marketing officer (CMO) as the company looks to strengthen its brand narrative and accelerate growth across markets. Bajaj will lead the company’s marketing operations across multiple geographies, overseeing brand strategy, integrated marketing initiatives and revenue aligned growth programmes as Propertypistol prepares for its next phase of expansion.
The appointment comes at a time when the proptech sector is seeing rapid digital adoption, with companies increasingly focusing on leadership talent capable of combining technology, data driven marketing and customer experience.
Bajaj brings experience spanning India, South East Asia and the Middle East, where he has worked on scaling brands and leading digital transformation initiatives across multiple industries. His work in the marketing and media ecosystem recently earned him recognition as a ‘Powerhouse Leader’ at the Mastermind Awards in Dubai, highlighting his track record in managing high impact marketing mandates.
Propertypistol founder and managing director Ashish Narain Agarwal said the appointment comes at a pivotal stage in the company’s journey as it looks to strengthen its market presence.
“Hemant’s appointment comes at a defining moment for us. As we scale our market position, it is vital to have leadership that blends strategic vision with executional depth. Hemant’s deep understanding of brand and business alignment will be instrumental as we redefine the proptech landscape,” Agarwal said.
Bajaj said Propertypistol’s technology first approach to real estate advisory was one of the key reasons behind his decision to join the company.
“Propertypistol has established itself as a technology first platform that is redefining how investors navigate the property market. Having led marketing transformations across international borders and fast paced industries, I recognise the exceptional strength of the foundation built here,” he said.
He added that his focus would be on accelerating the company’s digital marketing capabilities while building strategies that deliver sustained value for customers and partners worldwide.
The leadership move reflects Propertypistol’s broader effort to strengthen its executive team as the proptech industry evolves rapidly. With property search, advisory and transactions increasingly shifting online, companies in the sector are investing heavily in marketing intelligence and digital platforms to stay competitive.
By bringing Bajaj on board, Propertypistol is betting that sharper brand positioning and technology led marketing will help it stand out in an increasingly crowded digital real estate marketplace.
