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CarDekho appoints Sharad Saxena as CEO of used car business
Mumbai: Homegrown auto-tech company CarDekho Group has appointed Sharad Saxena as CEO of the used car business. He will operate out of the company’s Gurugram office and will report to CarDekho Group CEO and co-founder Amit Jain.
In this role, Saxena will oversee the pan-India used car business of the company, team development and work on strengthening the organisation’s business offering through retail and dealer relationships, said the company in a statement.
“Sharad’s proven track record of scaling up varied businesses profitably in demanding circumstances, team development and strategic thinking will be immensely beneficial as we embark on CarDekho’s next growth phase,” stated Amit Jain. “His deep knowledge and expertise will enable us to supercharge the Used Car business while we continue delighting our customers.’
With 16+ years of experience in various globally reputed organisations across a wide range of sectors, Saxena has built and nurtured several high-performing teams and businesses. He is a well-respected business leader with expertise in strategic business management, large-scale business transformation, and people leadership.
Before joining CarDekho, he was working with McKinsey & Co India as a senior advisor serving large pharma and healthcare clients on business strategy, commercial excellence, and digital transformation. Before McKinsey, he was working with OYO Rooms as COO for their flagship hotels franchise business in South Asia. His other professional experience spans different marquee organisations (ITC Ltd, Max Healthcare, Ranbaxy) in various strategic capacities.
He is an alumnus of IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad.
“I am very excited to be a part of the CarDekho Group and lead the used car team, which has achieved several milestones in the recent past,” said Sharad Saxena. “I look forward to working with the team to provide an exceptional experience to our customers, execute the organization’s growth plans and create exponential value for all the stakeholders.’
With a presence in over 100 markets across India, CarDekho is on track to launch its flagship CarDekho Mall and mega refurbishment factories across multiple cities throughout the country, said the statement.
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
