Brands
Gambig Inc appoints Vikram Vijay Chandan as chief revenue & sales officer
Ex-Sony Pictures Networks India executive to drive national expansion
MUMBAI: Gambig Inc has appointed Vikram Vijay Chandan as chief revenue and sales officer, signalling its intent to scale up operations and strengthen its position in India’s fast-growing sports and athleisure market.
Chandan joins the company from Sony Pictures Networks India, where he served as vice president. Known for his deep roots in the sports and media ecosystem, he brings decades of experience, including a long stint with ESPN Star Sports, along with strong industry relationships and a sharp understanding of the business.
His appointment comes at a time when Gambig is accelerating its growth ambitions across both direct-to-consumer and business-to-business channels. The brand operates under Kay Kay Nets Pvt Ltd, which has been part of India’s sporting goods industry since 1980, lending it a foundation of manufacturing expertise alongside a newer, consumer-focused approach.
“This is a very important phase for us,” said Gambig Inc co-founder Salil Gupta. “We believe the next wave of growth will come from brands that truly understand both the Indian consumer and the global opportunity. Vikram brings that rare mix of experience, credibility and passion to help us get there.”
Beyond his corporate career, Chandan is also known as the author of Love Life and Cricket, a two-time TEDx speaker and the voice behind “Yorker with Vikram”, a growing digital community focused on cricket and sports conversations.
“I am deeply passionate about sports, and that has shaped every step of my journey so far,” said Chandan. “What drew me to Gambig is its clear intent to make quality sports gear and athleisure accessible to more people. This is a brand with strong roots and big ambition.”
The company is targeting aggressive expansion as it looks to compete with global players such as Nike and ASICS, positioning itself as a home-grown brand with international aspirations.
As Gambig sharpens its play in the mass-premium segment, Chandan’s appointment could prove to be a timely move, adding both experience and momentum to the brand’s next phase of growth.
Brands
Ravikant Sabnavis steps down as CEO of Arha Media after three years
Exit marks end of stint leading regional OTT platform ARHA’s turnaround
MUMBAI: Ravikant Sabnavis has stepped down as chief executive officer of Arha Media & Broadcasting, drawing the curtain on a three-year stint during which he led the regional OTT platform Aha through a key phase of transformation.
Sabnavis, who joined Arha Media in February 2023, is credited with steering a financial turnaround at Aha, a platform focused on Telugu and Tamil content. His tenure saw efforts to stabilise operations and sharpen the platform’s positioning in an increasingly competitive streaming market.
His exit also signals a pause, and perhaps a pivot, in a long career spanning media, marketing and business transformation. Alongside his corporate roles, Sabnavis has been actively mentoring startups and entrepreneurs, working closely with early-stage ventures as part of networks such as TiE Mumbai and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Before Arha Media, he served as CEO of Innovative Oral Care, where he built a direct-to-consumer oral care business leveraging clinical expertise. Earlier, at Star TV, he led regional channel Star Pravah, driving a turnaround that pushed it to a leading position in its category.
His career also includes a stint as managing director at Blitz Multimedia Pvt Ltd, where he worked on repositioning legacy media brands and unlocking new revenue streams.
While Sabnavis has not publicly outlined his next move, his continued involvement in mentoring and investing suggests he may stay close to the startup ecosystem.
For Arha Media, the leadership change comes at a time when regional OTT platforms are recalibrating for scale and sustainability. Sabnavis leaves behind a platform that is steadier than when he arrived, even as the next chapter for both the company and the executive begins to take shape.
