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Watt a Charge Thunderplus hits 200 hubs with new Hyderabad station
MUMBAI: Watt’s the buzz in Hyderabad? Ultra-fast charging, clean energy, and a green milestone. Thunderplus, India’s fastest-growing EV charging infrastructure startup, has flipped the switch on its latest ultra-fast charging station this time at Necklace Road MMTS Station in Hyderabad marking its 200th hub across the country.
In partnership with South Central Railway, the new flagship station is a key addition to Thunderplus’s mission of creating a cleaner, smarter electric mobility ecosystem. The company is now powering over 4,000 electric vehicles daily, dispensing more than 10 megawatt-hours of energy every day and preventing 35 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions roughly the equivalent of planting over 1,600 trees daily.
The Hyderabad launch event saw participation from Rajeev YSR, CEO of Thunderplus; Vishal Arjun, divisional commercial manager, Secunderabad division; and executives from the State Bank of India, among others.
This high-speed station packs a punch with 120 kW charging bays (scalable to 480 kW), dynamic load-sharing tech, 24×7 central monitoring, and strategic access for commuters from Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, and Secunderabad.
Backing the expansion is Thunderplus’s Titanium Franchise model. “The Assured Business Guarantee programme gave us the confidence to invest,” said Arvind Kompelli, the station’s franchise partner. With entry investments starting at Rs 20 lakh, franchisees receive turnkey setup, centralised operations, and a revenue model with guaranteed returns.
“After seeing five-hour-plus daily usage at our Hitec City MMTS station, we’re expanding this model to more railway locations,” said Vishal Arjun of the Railways.
Next up: Thunderplus is planning a bold pivot from discom energy to renewable power, including solar-powered stations via Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), to further reduce its carbon footprint.
With a presence in 60 plus cities and growing, ThunderPlus is not just sparking conversations, it’s charging ahead to lead India’s clean mobility transformation.
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FSS names Anand Krishnamurthi head of global digital delivery
Tech veteran to drive AI-first, cloud-led transformation in payments globally
CHENNAI: Financial Software and Systems (FSS), an AI-first payment infrastructure company, has appointed Anand Krishnamurthi as head of global digital delivery.
In his new role, Anand Krishnamurthi will lead FSS’s global digital delivery capabilities, focusing on AI-first and cloud-led transformation while ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes for customers worldwide. He will be based in Chennai and report to V. Balasubramanian, CEO of FSS.
Bringing 28 years of experience in technology and digital transformation across banking, capital markets, financial services, and insurance, Anand has held senior leadership positions at Cognizant and NuSummit. He is recognised for scaling multi-geography delivery teams, leading mission-critical platforms, and embedding AI-driven automation in complex, regulated environments.
“What drew me to FSS is its deep payments expertise, strong product DNA, and the scale at which its platforms power real-world financial ecosystems,” said Anand Krishnamurthi. “I aim to strengthen delivery predictability, execution rigor, and engineering quality, building empowered teams that deliver measurable customer outcomes. FSS has a unique opportunity to create real-time, AI-infused payments infrastructure that is resilient, secure, and globally scalable.”
V. Balasubramanian added, “Anand’s track record in leading multi-geography delivery programs and AI-first operating models makes him the ideal leader for FSS as we accelerate our AI-driven digital payments business. His leadership will help us raise the bar for outcomes globally.”
This appointment is part of FSS’s broader push to build an AI-powered, cloud-native delivery organisation capable of meeting the evolving needs of banks, fintechs, and financial institutions worldwide.
