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MX Player appoints Viraj Jit Singh as Revenue Head
MUMBAI: MX Player, the world’s largest local video platform, today announced the appointment of Viraj Jit Singh as its SVP & Head – Revenue .Viraj brings with himself over 19 years of experience in sectors like broadcasting, entertainment and amusement parks.
Prior to joining MX Player, Viraj was responsible for revenue generation, communication and marketing strategy for top brands like Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd., KidZania India, ESPN Star Sports and Reliance Broadcast Network.
On his move to MX Player, Viraj Jit Singh said, “I am excited and looking forward to my new role in the MX Player family. The OTT space has witnessed tremendous growth in the past few years and I look forward to applying my diverse skill-set to strengthen MX Player’s position in the market.”
Viraj further added, “The company has aggressive and exciting plans to reach out to a large consumer base and I am eager to working with the dynamic team and contribute to its rapid growth.”
Commenting on Viraj’s appointment, Karan Bedi, CEO, MX Player said, “I am delighted to welcome Viraj to MX Player. He brings with him a rich tapestry of experience that will be a great asset for our venture. Viraj’s extensive leadership and expertise across markets make him a terrific addition to the growth and strategy of MX Player.”
In India, over 350 million consumers have MX Player installed, and over 175 million consumers use it every month to watch video, a reach comparable to leading TV channels, and exceeding all other OTT platforms in India.
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OneOTT partners with UP govt for Project GANGA broadband rollout
Initiative to connect 2M plus households, empower 8,000–10,000 entrepreneurs in 2–3 years.
MUMBAI: Uttar Pradesh just got a digital Ganga flow because when broadband meets ambition, even villages start streaming faster than city traffic. OneOTT Intertainment Ltd. (OIL), the broadband arm of Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) under the Hinduja Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the State Transformation Commission (STC), Government of Uttar Pradesh, for Project GANGA (Government Assisted Network for Growth & Advancement).
The MoU, signed on 7 March 2026 in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Finance & Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, aims to empower 8,000–10,000 local entrepreneurs at the Nyaya Panchayat level as independent Digital Service Providers (DSPs). A significant number of these DSPs are expected to be women. The initiative will deliver high-speed broadband to over 2 million households in the next 2–3 years and create direct and indirect employment for more than 100,000 individuals.
Project GANGA will support government priorities in digital education, healthcare and public services while enabling MSMEs and enterprises with reliable connectivity. DSPs will receive structured training, financing assistance, network build-out support and technology enablement.
STC CEO Manoj Kumar Singh said, “Project GANGA is a significant step toward expanding inclusive digital infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh. By empowering local entrepreneurs, the program will strengthen service delivery and ensure affordable digital access for underserved communities.”
OIL, MD & CEO and HGS whole-time director Vynsley Fernandes added, “This initiative reflects our long-term commitment to enabling digital access and economic opportunity at scale. Project GANGA is structured as a multi-year program focused on entrepreneur onboarding, network deployment and workforce development.”
OIL brings execution strength backed by HGS and NXTDIGITAL’s national footprint, which already connects over 5 million homes across more than 4,500 pin codes in 1,500 cities and towns through 15,000 plus franchise partners and over 2 lakh kilometres of fibre infrastructure. The ecosystem will support broadband, IPTV, OTT, CCTV, satellite internet and cybersecurity solutions for households, businesses and public institutions.
In a state racing toward digital inclusion, Project GANGA isn’t just laying cables, it’s laying the foundation for millions to connect, learn, heal and earn, one Nyaya Panchayat at a time.
