Brands
Eurogrip tyres signs M S Dhoni as brand ambassador
MUMBAI: Eurogrip Tyres, a two- to three-wheeler and off-highway tyre brand, has brought on board a cricketer who does not seem to tire, even though he apparently has retired. It has signed up former India cricket captain and CSK’s old hand M S Dhoni as its brand ambassador.
Known for his dependability, performance and passion for riding, M S Dhoni’s values resonate with Eurogrip Tyres’ vision of empowering riders with control and confidence on every journey. MSD will be endorsing the brand Eurogrip and the entire range of products in the portfolio.
M S Dhoni said: “Tyres is a category that is very close to my heart. My love for motorcycles and riding began long before my cricketing journey, and over the years, I have had the chance to ride a variety of bikes – from timeless classics to top-of-the-line super bikes. Choosing the right tyres is essential for a safe and enjoyable ride and Eurogrip Tyres’ expertise in this domain stands out. ”
“M S Dhoni is a personality who truly embodies Eurogrip Tyres’ core values of reliability and performance,” said TVS Srichakra Ltd EVP marketing & sales P Madhavan. “MSD perfectly complements our commitment to delivering innovative tyre solutions for the new age riders. This collaboration is a milestone in our brand journey, as we continue to offer world-class products and elevate riding experiences across diverse segments”.
With over four decades of expertise in tyre design and manufacturing, Eurogrip Tyres offers an extensive range of products to suit varying needs and applications, with the best-in-category warranty and after-sales service. Eurogrip Tyres’ products are designed in Milan, Italy and are globally tested and certified.
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Brands
Rakesh Menon joins Paytm as avp – lending
Fintech product leader takes on new role after building digital lending, payments and credit products across fintech ecosystem
MUMBAI: Rakesh Menon has joined Paytm as assistant vice president – lending, taking on a new role focused on strengthening the company’s lending and credit products.
Prior to this, Menon worked at Profectus Capital Pvt Ltd as chief manager – payments based financing and digital lending.
At Profectus, he designed and launched digital credit products for merchants with variable cash flows, including overdraft-linked and revenue-share lending models. He led end-to-end LOS–LMS API integrations with payment partners and aggregators, enabling real-time underwriting, disbursal and repayment workflows.
He also worked on funnel optimisation initiatives using journey analytics, improving onboarding, KYC and disbursal conversion by 35 per cent. He developed ecosystem partnerships for transaction-data-based credit assessment and automated settlement systems, and collaborated with credit and data science teams to strengthen risk models and early delinquency detection.
Menon standardised partner onboarding and API frameworks, reducing go-live timelines by 40 per cent and improving digital scalability.
Before Profectus Capital, he worked at PayU as senior manager – presales lead – enterprise business from August 2022 to August 2023. He set up a national presales function for fintech and digital commerce clients, aligning solutions such as EMI, BNPL, BBPS and offer engines to merchant requirements.
He also helped improve conversion rates by around 15 per cent through merchant persona mapping, demo frameworks and structured sales playbooks, working closely with product and go-to-market teams.
From April 2019 to July 2022, Menon served as business unit head – SMB – direct acquisitions at Worldline, where he built the SMB online payments vertical from scratch. The business scaled to Rs 2,500 crore in annual transaction volume, growing at 45 per cent year-on-year.
During this period, he introduced paperless onboarding processes including eKYC and eSign, developed partner dashboards and CRM automation systems, and integrated platforms such as Shopify, WooCommerce and Tally to expand merchant adoption.
Across roles, Menon has worked across digital lending, payments and merchant financing, with experience in product development, ecosystem partnerships, API integrations and fintech-led growth strategies.
At Paytm, he will focus on scaling lending products and strengthening digital credit infrastructure within the company’s financial services ecosystem.
His appointment comes as fintech firms continue to expand their lending and embedded finance offerings in a competitive market.
