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Andhra’s cable operators explore additional revenue streams
BANGALORE: Some of Andhra Pradesh’s cable operators have taken up an innovative business plan to make full use of their customer base.
These cable operators will be channelising their resources to deliver other services including courier, bill payment, ticket booking and delivery of pre-paid cards.
The decision to pursue other revenue streams is perceived as a survival tactic in the wake of competition from Reliance, Tatas with their Optic Fiber Networks and the DTH.
Hyderabad-based Cablenet Courier and Services Pvt. Ltd., the company which initiated the idea, has signed up some of the local cable operators for its courier delivery. The company has also started Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) ticket booking services.
CNC is also going to deliver Pre-Paid cards of all the Telecom companies through the cable operator delivery system. Another area of interest as per a company source is address verification for banks and finance companies.
According to CNC MD P Ramu, the company wants all the local Cable TV operators of the state to evolve as multi-service and multi-product distribution such as door delivery services for FMCG products, insurance services, recharge Pre-Paid and A to Z Services for clients.
CNC claims to have 312 servicing destinations and 75 hub offices across Andhra Pradesh. According to officials, it has already tied up with 200 of the 400 cable operators in Hyderabad. The cable operator does not have to pay any deposits for a franchise. Only an online computer system is a must to keep track of every article. CNC provides the software and training, the cable operator has to arrange to operate the system.
The company charges Rs five for local deliveries, Rs 40 for domestic deliveries and anywhere from Rs 300 to Rs 900 depending upon the zone per 500 gms for international deliveries. Rs Two per delivery is paid to the cable operator.
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Emami names Dhruv Aggarwal as chief growth officer
Former Bain partner steps in as FMCG firm sharpens growth playbook
MUMBAI: Emami Limited has appointed Dhruv Aggarwal as its chief growth officer, effective 25 March 2026, following the resignation of Giriraj Bagri.
Aggarwal joins the FMCG major from Bain & Company, where he most recently served as partner. With over two decades of experience across consulting and strategy, he brings a global perspective shaped by work across India, the US, the UK and Germany.
During his tenure at Bain, Aggarwal advised consumer, retail and media companies on large-scale transformations, business turnarounds and growth strategies. He was also closely involved with India’s startup ecosystem, guiding early-stage ventures on scaling and digital expansion, while supporting private equity and venture capital firms on investment decisions.
His earlier stints include a brief role at Barclays Capital and operational experience at Jindal Power, giving him a mix of financial and industry exposure.
Academically, Aggarwal holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and has also been associated with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a PhD candidate and teaching assistant.
The appointment comes at a time when Emami Limited is looking to sharpen its growth strategy in a competitive consumer market. With a seasoned strategist now at the helm of growth, the company appears set to double down on transformation and expansion in the months ahead.
