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Oxigen Wallet partners with nexGTv & Saavn to provide on-the-go video & music entertainment
MUMBAI: Oxigen Wallet is set to add entertainment to bus travel journey segment. Continuing the expansion spree to attract new users on its platform and adding value in its offering for the existing users, Oxigen Wallet has partnered with subscription-driven video entertainment app and music streaming service provider, nexGTv and Saavn. The partnership is set to make the bus travel fun, which otherwise tends to be long and boring with limited entertainment options.
Following the association, new and existing users of Oxigen Wallet booking their bus tickets via its mobile app, will receive special coupons from nexGTv and Saavn. The same coupons can then be utilized to activate travel entertainment packs on its web- and mobile-based platforms. Furthermore, Saavn will make available the choicest of music for the travellers, providing an ad-free, upbeat and merry experience, offline.
Speaking on the recent collaboration, Oxigen Wallet director & chief mentor Ankur Saxena, said, “The present day fast-evolving time calls for an enhanced user experience. Associating with nexGTv and Saavn is a step ahead for us to extend the entertainment option we offer to our users. In succession to this association, we are affirmative our new and existing users will avail the offer, making their travel fun and entertaining hence forth.”
Further echoing the same thought, nexGTV head growth Dushyant Kohli said, “We are committed to provide digital entertainment in a seamless and smooth manner to Indian viewers. Our partnership with Oxigen Wallet underlines this commitment. The association will allow us to delight travellers by making their travel leisurely and enjoyable through instant access to our highly curated and relevant entertainment content videos. Our wide array of entertainment offerings will ensure that bus travel will never be the same for Oxigen Wallet Users who use nexGTv.”
Sharing his thoughts on the association, Saavn VP- strategic partnerships Chetan Kumar says, “The partnership between Oxigen Wallet and Saavn represents a unique synergy for mobile transacting users; it enhances the travel experience by offering uninterrupted music on Saavn Pro for Oxigen Wallet users who commute via bus, by giving them access to our high-quality, ad-free, offline music experience.”
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
