Brands
Hammer ropes in Rannvijay Singha as investor, unveils fresh product lineup
MUMBAI: Hammer, one of India’s fastest-growing lifestyle and smart audio brands, has announced actor and youth icon Rannvijay Singha as a strategic investor. The partnership marks a new chapter in Hammer’s journey to create lifestyle technology products that balance performance, portability, and style for the modern consumer.
Alongside this announcement, Hammer introduced an all-new range of products that includes smart speakers, power solutions, and headphones. The lineup reflects the company’s focus on innovation and style while catering to the needs of a fast-paced, mobile generation.
Speaking about the development, Hammer, founder and CEO, Rohit Nandwani said that Rannvijay’s investment not only strengthens the brand’s connect with India’s youth but also accelerates its mission of blending innovation, style, and accessibility in lifestyle technology. He added that the newly launched speakers, power devices, and headphones reinforce Hammer’s dedication to delivering uncompromising performance and convenience.
Sharing his excitement, Rannvijay Singha said that he has always been drawn to brands that resonate with young people and their lifestyle choices. He explained that Hammer’s commitment to advanced technology with stylish design made his investment decision effortless, and he looks forward to contributing to the company’s mission of creating products that are powerful, fashionable, and built for everyday use.
The new lineup features the Boom speaker, which offers a 30w output, dual passive radiators, RGB lighting, TWS support, and up to 30 hours of playtime, making it the ultimate party and travel companion. Complementing it is the Wave speaker, a lightweight, made-in-India device equipped with 10w RMS output, 52mm drivers, TWS pairing, Bluetooth v5.4, and multiple connectivity options for seamless listening.
In the power solutions segment, Hammer launched the MagSafe 10,000 mAh Power Bank, which supports magnetic wireless charging for both iPhone and Android devices. It comes with a smart digital battery indicator, triple charging modes, and up to 22.5W fast charging in a sleek design. The brand also unveiled the 36W GaN Fast Charger, which features dual USB-C ports, rapid 0–50% iPhone charging in just 30 minutes, and certified safety standards for greater reliability.
Expanding its lifestyle audio range, Hammer introduced the Vibe headphones with ENC, 40mm drivers, dual pairing, and 50 hours of playtime; the Vivid headphones with hi-res sound, up to 23dB ANC, and 70 hours of playtime; the Aura earbuds with 32dB ANC, 50-hour battery life, and low-latency gaming performance; and the Blaze gaming headphones with 50mm drivers and immersive RGB lighting.
With this new partnership and product portfolio, Hammer is strengthening its position as one of India’s top homegrown lifestyle technology brands, combining style, performance, and affordability to meet the evolving demands of today’s youth.
Brands
Pocket FM elevates Lalit Gangwar to COO to drive global growth
Founding member to lead operations, monetisation and expansion across markets
MUMBAI: Pocket FM has elevated Lalit Gangwar to chief operating officer, tasking the founding team member with leading global business operations as the company sharpens its international growth strategy.
In his new role, Gangwar will oversee end-to-end operations across markets, including growth, monetisation and execution for the company’s audio business. The appointment comes as Pocket FM looks to strengthen its operating foundation and build a more predictable, scalable global business.
Gangwar has been closely involved in shaping the company’s trajectory from its early days. He played a key role in building the growth and marketing playbook in India, helping the platform scale to over 150 million users within its first year and establish a strong foothold in the audio storytelling category.
He later led Pocket FM’s expansion into the United States, where he set up teams, defined market strategy and drove scale, contributing significantly to the company’s international ambitions.
Pocket FM co-founder and CEO Rohan Nayak said, “Lalit has been central to Pocket FM’s journey from the very beginning. He has built our growth engine and scaled our business across markets.” He added that the company’s focus on nurturing internal talent makes Gangwar a natural choice to lead the next phase.
Gangwar said, “Pocket FM has always been driven by a simple belief that powerful stories can travel across borders and create meaningful impact.” He noted that the company will continue to focus on scaling markets, investing in AI-led storytelling and strengthening monetisation.
As COO, Gangwar is expected to bring greater operating discipline while building systems, talent and processes to support long-term growth.
With leadership continuity and a clear global focus, Pocket FM appears to be turning the page to its next chapter, one that aims to take its storytelling playbook well beyond home turf.
