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Gulf Oil offers CSK fans a ride aboard the fan bus
MUMBAI: Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd, a Hinduja Group Company, has announced the gulf fan bus as the official vehicle for the fans of Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
The bus, splashed in CSK and Gulf colours, embodies the partnership between Gulf Oil and CSK in the latest edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Gulf Oil Lubricants India MD Ravi Chawla says, “We dedicate the gulf fan bus to all the fans of CSK. As the principal sponsor of team CSK, Gulf Oil is committed to connect the fans and the franchise through this unique initiative. In this context, the bus is a mode of the journey as well as a destination unto itself.”
Last week, Gulf Oil brand ambassador and team skipper, MS Dhoni, hopped on to the bus impromptu and urged his teammates to do so. What followed is unheard of in the history of the IPL—the entire team partied their way to the Chepauk for their debut practice session. The likes of Dhoni, Dwayne Bravo, Harbhajan Singh, Imran Tahir and others waved to the thousands of fans who lined up on the streets to wave back at their favourite players.
Brands
Ather Energy doubles service network to 500 centres nationwide
EV maker scales support alongside growth to keep riders on the road
MUMBAI: Ather Energy is quietly building more than just scooters. It is building the backbone to keep them running.
The electric two-wheeler maker has expanded its service network to 500 authorised centres across India, nearly doubling its footprint in a year from 277. The move mirrors its growing retail presence and signals a clear focus on one often overlooked part of EV ownership, what happens after the purchase.
From the outset, Ather has prioritised service support in every city it enters, aiming to make ownership as smooth as the ride itself. Its Gold Service Centres bring in upgraded customer lounges, modern equipment and processes designed to make servicing more transparent and reliable.
Speed, too, is part of the pitch. Through its ExpressCare initiative, riders can get periodic maintenance done in about an hour, now available across 82 centres, turning what used to be a chore into a quick pit stop.
Ather Energy chief business officer Ravneet Singh Phokela said, “Crossing 500 service centres is an important milestone as we scale across the country. Reliable after-sales support is central to the ownership experience, and our focus remains on consistent service quality and accessibility.”
The expansion comes as demand grows for models like the Ather 450 and the Rizta, which have helped the company reach a broader set of riders across metros and emerging cities alike.
Alongside servicing, Ather continues to power up infrastructure through the Ather Grid, now one of the largest fast-charging networks for two-wheelers, with over 4,300 charging points.
With plans to scale further and deepen its presence, Ather’s approach is clear. Selling the scooter may start the journey, but keeping it running smoothly is what sustains it.
