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Croma appoints Suman Guha as Chief Digital Officer
Experienced tech leader to accelerate digital transformation and omnichannel strategy.
MUMBAI: When your gadgets need to sync as smoothly as your shopping experience, it pays to bring in a digital conductor and Croma has just done exactly that. Croma has appointed Suman Guha as its new chief digital officer. In this role, he will lead the electronics retailer’s digital transformation journey, strengthen its omnichannel capabilities, and drive innovation across customer experience and technology platforms.
Guha brings with him significant years of experience across internet-scale B2C ecosystems and SaaS ventures. Prior to joining Croma, he held key leadership positions at several prominent organisations, including TATA CLIQ, Tata Digital, Reliance Retail, Cisco, Tesco, Teradata, Red Hat, Castle Rock Research Corporation, and Innozon Software Technologies [P] Ltd.
Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in product development, platform engineering, and large-scale technology integrations. His extensive expertise in commerce platforms and enterprise technology positions him well to accelerate Croma’s digital growth and innovation strategy.
From building robust online marketplaces to engineering seamless enterprise solutions, Suman Guha has spent years making technology work smarter for both businesses and consumers. Now at Croma, he gets the exciting opportunity to ensure that whether customers walk into a store or shop online, their experience feels equally smart, seamless and delightful.
In India’s fast-evolving retail landscape, where clicks and bricks must blend effortlessly, Guha’s appointment signals Croma’s clear ambition to stay ahead of the digital curve. The remote may control the TV, but it looks like Suman Guha will now help control how millions experience their favourite electronics brand.
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Times of India launches SFI Expo for sports, fitness and infrastructure
New exhibition to bring together stakeholders across India’s growing sports ecosystem in July 2026.
MUMBAI: The Times of India is stepping onto the field with a brand-new playbook this time, not with ink and paper, but with a full-scale exhibition that promises to score big for India’s sports industry. The Times of India has announced its entry into the exhibitions business with the launch of The Times of India Sports, Fitness and Infrastructure (SFI) Expo. Set to be held in July 2026 in New Delhi, the expo aims to create an integrated platform that connects the entire value chain of sports, fitness, technology and infrastructure.
Powered by 187 years of credibility across print, digital and experiential media, TOI is positioning the SFI Expo as a major collaborative hub for sports enterprises, infrastructure companies, government bodies, fitness and wellness firms, athletes, innovators and communities.
The exhibition will cover everything from planning and building world-class sports facilities to enabling advanced training environments and performance solutions, with a strong focus on innovation in training, recovery and technology.
Speaking on the initiative, Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India) president for eesponse & brand capital Surinder Chawla said, “India is entering a dynamic new era. Both traditional and new sports are growing exponentially. Government initiatives such as Khelo India and Fit India are nurturing young athletes and steadily strengthening India’s imprint on the world sporting arena. This exhibition aims to unite stakeholders across the sports value chain and help accelerate India’s journey towards a robust, world-class sporting ecosystem.”
Designed as an annual platform, the TOI SFI Expo will facilitate dialogue, partnerships, knowledge exchange and investment opportunities, supporting the development of a more inclusive and future-ready sporting landscape in India.
From match reports to match-making for the entire sports ecosystem, The Times of India is now extending its legacy of influence from the newsroom straight into the arena. With the SFI Expo, TOI isn’t just covering the game, it’s helping build the stadium, the training tech, and the future of Indian sports.
