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Almonds Ai, EROS Group Partner to Improve Retail Execution with Insights Ai
Partnership aims to turn field data into real-time insights for sharper decisions
MUMBAI: Almonds Ai has partnered with EROS Group to sharpen retail execution on the ground, rolling out its Insights Ai to bring real-time visibility into field operations.
The collaboration is designed to replace delayed reporting with instant, actionable insights. With Insights Ai now in play, EROS Group will be able to track attendance, monitor sales performance, conduct inventory checks, run merchandising audits, and even keep tabs on competitors, all in real time.
At its core, the platform turns everyday field data into meaningful intelligence. That means store-level teams and leadership can spot gaps faster, fine-tune execution, and align strategy with what is actually happening on the shop floor, not what was reported days later.
By digitising field operations, the partnership nudges retail teams away from passive reporting towards a more proactive, insight-led approach. In fast-moving retail environments, that shift can make the difference between reacting late and acting early.
Speaking on the collaboration, Almonds Ai (Middle East) director Ramdas Rajamani said, “Retail success is often decided far away from boardrooms. It happens in stores, on shelves, and through the daily actions of field teams. The real challenge is not the lack of data, but the lack of clarity. With Insights Ai, we are turning execution into a real-time intelligence engine.”
He added that when brands gain clear visibility into product presence and competitive activity, they move from reacting to anticipating, making smarter and faster decisions on the ground.
For EROS Group, the move is expected to strengthen operational efficiency across retail touchpoints, ensuring teams stay aligned and responsive to changing market conditions.
As more companies look to simplify and smarten distributed retail operations, tools like Insights Ai are steadily turning field execution into something far more measurable, predictable, and, importantly, actionable.
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Ravikant Sabnavis steps down as CEO of Arha Media after three years
Exit marks end of stint leading regional OTT platform ARHA’s turnaround
MUMBAI: Ravikant Sabnavis has stepped down as chief executive officer of Arha Media & Broadcasting, drawing the curtain on a three-year stint during which he led the regional OTT platform Aha through a key phase of transformation.
Sabnavis, who joined Arha Media in February 2023, is credited with steering a financial turnaround at Aha, a platform focused on Telugu and Tamil content. His tenure saw efforts to stabilise operations and sharpen the platform’s positioning in an increasingly competitive streaming market.
His exit also signals a pause, and perhaps a pivot, in a long career spanning media, marketing and business transformation. Alongside his corporate roles, Sabnavis has been actively mentoring startups and entrepreneurs, working closely with early-stage ventures as part of networks such as TiE Mumbai and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Before Arha Media, he served as CEO of Innovative Oral Care, where he built a direct-to-consumer oral care business leveraging clinical expertise. Earlier, at Star TV, he led regional channel Star Pravah, driving a turnaround that pushed it to a leading position in its category.
His career also includes a stint as managing director at Blitz Multimedia Pvt Ltd, where he worked on repositioning legacy media brands and unlocking new revenue streams.
While Sabnavis has not publicly outlined his next move, his continued involvement in mentoring and investing suggests he may stay close to the startup ecosystem.
For Arha Media, the leadership change comes at a time when regional OTT platforms are recalibrating for scale and sustainability. Sabnavis leaves behind a platform that is steadier than when he arrived, even as the next chapter for both the company and the executive begins to take shape.
