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Adani Ports names Sreedhar Menon as new chief financial officer
MUMBAI: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited is steering into new waters at the top of its finance team. The Board announced that Sreedhar Krishna Menon, currently CFO of group company AdaniConnex, will take the reins as chief financial officer from March 1, 2026.
He succeeds D. Muthukumaran, who is charting a new course within the wider Adani portfolio, stepping down as CFO on February 28. The handover marks a smooth transition in leadership for one of India’s largest port operators.
Menon brings a wealth of experience spanning India, Africa and beyond. He has spent over nine years at Airtel Nigeria, including a stint as acting CEO, and held senior finance roles across Bharti Airtel’s global operations. Most recently, he has been at the helm of AdaniConneX’s finances, sharpening his expertise in infrastructure and corporate strategy.
A qualified cost accountant and an alumnus of Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program, Menon is no stranger to navigating complex business landscapes. His appointment is expected to bring fresh perspectives to Adani Ports’ financial strategy as the company continues its global expansion.
With Menon at the helm, Adani Ports aims to keep its finances as well-charted as its shipping routes.
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Ather Energy doubles service network to 500 centres nationwide
EV maker scales support alongside growth to keep riders on the road
MUMBAI: Ather Energy is quietly building more than just scooters. It is building the backbone to keep them running.
The electric two-wheeler maker has expanded its service network to 500 authorised centres across India, nearly doubling its footprint in a year from 277. The move mirrors its growing retail presence and signals a clear focus on one often overlooked part of EV ownership, what happens after the purchase.
From the outset, Ather has prioritised service support in every city it enters, aiming to make ownership as smooth as the ride itself. Its Gold Service Centres bring in upgraded customer lounges, modern equipment and processes designed to make servicing more transparent and reliable.
Speed, too, is part of the pitch. Through its ExpressCare initiative, riders can get periodic maintenance done in about an hour, now available across 82 centres, turning what used to be a chore into a quick pit stop.
Ather Energy chief business officer Ravneet Singh Phokela said, “Crossing 500 service centres is an important milestone as we scale across the country. Reliable after-sales support is central to the ownership experience, and our focus remains on consistent service quality and accessibility.”
The expansion comes as demand grows for models like the Ather 450 and the Rizta, which have helped the company reach a broader set of riders across metros and emerging cities alike.
Alongside servicing, Ather continues to power up infrastructure through the Ather Grid, now one of the largest fast-charging networks for two-wheelers, with over 4,300 charging points.
With plans to scale further and deepen its presence, Ather’s approach is clear. Selling the scooter may start the journey, but keeping it running smoothly is what sustains it.
