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BTVi pledges #MissionNoEmission for greener environment
MUMBAI: On World Environment Day, Business Television India is propagating the pledge of #MissionNoEmission towards India becoming a pollution free country.
Through this campaign, the channel is working towards building a greener and cleaner environment. Starting today June 5, the first six episodes focused on the ‘Grow Green’ theme are getting unveiled.
In the first episode of the series starting today, the channel along with prominent corporates and government authorities will discuss electric/hybrid vehicles in India, the mission of All Electric Vehicles by 2030, the need for infrastructure and manufacturing of electrical vehicles in India.
In the subsequent episodes, the channel will cover topics like Make in India – an initiative by the government for electrical vehicles, government policy for zero emission and policies to reduce carbon footprints, government’s role to boost solar and wind energy in India, initiatives to bring investors to build solar energy parks in the country and the policies for renewable energy and manufacturing of electrical vehicles. The series will also feature prominent auto ancillaries on their preparedness to take on Indian government’s 2030 vision.
On this initiative taken by BTVi, Siddharth Zarabi, Executive Editor, BTVi, said “This initiative engages relevant and key opinion makers to plan and strategize for making India more green and clean. The series will emphasize on the government’s role to boost green environment, sustainable energy and steps taken by corporates to encourage pollution free environment. We are proud to present the #MissionNoEmission initiative.
Tune into BTVi on June 5 to catch the conversation to build a greener India at 7:30pm.
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JioHotstar EVP, head subscriptions (SVOD) and media Piyush Kothari exits
Streaming executive signs off after 6.5-year run across DisneyStar and JioStar
MUMBAI: Piyush Kothari, EVP and head subscriptions (SVOD) and media at JioHotstar, has stepped down from his role, bringing the curtain down on a 6.5-year stint spanning the DisneyStar and JioStar eras.
Kothari shared the update in a note reflecting on what he called a “transformative” phase for the media industry and a personal journey through the fast-evolving world of streaming and sports entertainment.
“The last few years have been transformative for the media industry and experiencing this journey up close over the past 6.5 years with DisneyStar and now JioStar has been a thriller,” he wrote, thanking colleagues and collaborators who shaped his time in the business.
Kothari joined JioHotstar in November 2024 as EVP, head subscriptions (svod) and media, where he oversaw subscription revenues and subscriber growth for the platform’s svod business.
Before that, he spent over five years at The Walt Disney Company in a series of leadership roles. His last position there was head of product, growth, partnerships and international expansion for Disney+ Hotstar, where he led efforts to scale subscription revenues across direct to consumer and partnership channels. The role also involved overseeing the service’s standalone businesses in markets such as Singapore, Canada and the UK.
Earlier, he served as lead, corporate office and strategic projects, working across the company’s entertainment, sports and streaming businesses. He also headed business operations at Mashal Sports, the entity behind the Pro Kabaddi League, where he helped steer the league through key commercial milestones including a five year broadcast and streaming media rights deal.
Alongside his operational roles, Kothari also served as nominee director on the board of Mashal Sports and was a director on the board of Novi Digital, the company that operates Hotstar.
Before entering the media and entertainment space, Kothari held senior roles across consulting, fintech and conglomerates. He worked with Welspun Group as head, group executive office, with Aditya Birla Group as joint president and business head, digital, analytics and strategy at Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank, and earlier served as vice president in the chairman’s office at the group.
His career also includes stints at Accenture as principal, Accenture Strategy, and earlier at Shell in channel development and sales.
Reflecting on his time in the media sector, Kothari said he leaves with a lasting belief in India’s subscription economy. He also joked about picking up a new affection along the way.
“Carrying with me love for kabaddi, a deep belief in the potential of the subscriptions business in India, and fond memories and friendships,” he wrote, adding that he is now “onward to the next chapter”.
