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Home run for Home Credit as Vivek Singh takes charge as CEO
MUMBAI: The credit game just got a power boost. At its board meeting on April 7, 2025, Home Credit India appointed Vivek Singh as its new chief executive officer, marking a strategic move under the TVS Holdings umbrella to chart the next phase of growth. With over two decades of experience across financial services and digital innovation, Singh’s appointment signals a future focused on scale, inclusion, and tech-led transformation.
Known for his hands-on leadership and sharp strategic insight, Singh has previously held senior roles in top financial institutions, steering businesses through periods of exponential growth. As he steps into his new role at Home Credit India, he brings with him a vision rooted in accessibility and responsible lending.
TVS Holdings director K Gopala Desikan, said on this appointment: “Home Credit India has played a pivotal role in advancing financial inclusion across the country. We are confident that Vivek’s deep understanding of the Indian financial landscape, particularly in the consumer & retail finance space, coupled with his proven ability to drive growth and innovation, will be invaluable as we move forward and strengthen the business of Home Credit India and build upon its strong foundation.”
Home Credit India CEO Vivek Singh said, “It’s an honour to lead Home Credit India at a time when technology is revolutionising how we serve customers. I am committed to fostering innovation, enhancing customer experience, and expanding access to responsible credit. Home Credit India’s strong market presence provides a tremendous opportunity to further enhance our offerings, broaden our reach, and drive greater financial inclusion across the country. Together with the team, I look forward to shaping a more inclusive, responsible and tech-forward financial ecosystem in India.”
An MBA with numerous industry accolades under his belt, Singh has earned a reputation for building future-ready financial ecosystems. At Home Credit, he will lead efforts to broaden the reach of affordable credit while ensuring it’s delivered transparently and responsibly.
As the company pivots toward more tech-forward operations, Singh’s leadership is expected to catalyse a new era for Home Credit India one where innovation meets impact, and finance meets inclusivity.
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Media Expo Mumbai 2026 to spotlight booming digital signage sector
57th edition at BEC expects 140 plus exhibitors and 350 plus products from 9 to 11 April.
MUMBAI: India’s outdoor advertising just lit the fuse on a billion-dollar glow-up because when billboards go digital, even the walls start selling dreams. The 57th Media Expo Mumbai will take place from 9–11 April 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, bringing together the fast-evolving world of digital signage, LED systems, POP/POSM solutions and sustainable visual communication technologies.
Organised by Messe Frankfurt, the three-day event will cover 15,000 sqm and feature over 140 exhibitors representing more than 250 brands, including major players such as HP, Epson India, Colorjet, Mimaki, Garware and Pidilite. International participation from China, Italy and South Korea will add global flavour to the showcase of 350 plus cutting-edge products.
Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd, executive director Raj Manek said, “The industry has decisively embraced digital transformation. We are at a pivotal juncture where signage is no longer just a nameplate, but a versatile ecosystem spanning interior décor and massive OOH media.”
The expo arrives as India’s outdoor advertising market is projected to nearly double from $576.3 million in 2025 to $1,075.5 million by 2033, growing at a compound annual rate of 8.2 plus, according to Grand View Research. Rising commercial construction, retail expansion and demand for immersive, eco-conscious displays are fuelling the surge.
Small and medium enterprises remain the backbone of the sector, supplying innovative solutions for everything from high-tech films to adhesives. The event provides a key platform for these players to connect with global technology and showcase products that power India’s visual communication landscape.
From flashing LEDs that turn shopfronts into storytellers to sustainable materials that keep the planet breathing, Media Expo Mumbai 2026 isn’t just a trade show, it’s where the future of how brands shout, whisper and seduce gets its annual dress rehearsal.
