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IPL 2022: Lucknow Super Giants ropes in Credenc as associate sponsor
Mumbai: Education lending fintech platform Credenc.com has announced the partnership with RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group-owned Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) team as its associate sponsor.
With this association, the LSG team will sport the brand’s logo on the jersey sleeves.
“We are delighted to be partnering with a young brand like Credenc.com for the upcoming season,” said Lucknow Super Giants CEO Raghu Iyer. “We appreciate their confidence in our young franchise and are positive that this will be a mutually beneficial association for both brands. It will help us connect with and reach out to the student community.”
Lucknow Super Giants is one of the two new teams in the annual competition as the popular tournament has expanded its wings to become a ten-team contest. There is synergy between Lucknow Super Giants and Credenc.com’s beliefs of staying committed to the excellence of education, according to the fintech brand.
“Today marks a significant moment for Credenc.com as we associate with the 15th season of T20,” Credenc.com co-founder Mayank Batheja said. “Sponsoring the Lucknow team is extra special as it is my hometown. Cricket is India’s most popular sport has a large fan following in Lucknow too. It’s the shared hunger for excellence and proving your potential despite being a new entrant that brings us together.”
“There has always been a strong correlation between education and cricket, both are skills that teach you life lessons. The sport teaches you to embrace your academic mistakes as learning and to keep practicing in life. We are thrilled to be associated with Indian Premier League this year,” added Credenc.com co-founder Avinash Kumar.
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Continental Tires appoints Nevin Aslan-Özkan as Managing Director for India
Finance leader to drive growth in passenger vehicle segment from 6 April 2026.
MUMBAI: Continental Tires has put a fresh pair of tyres on its Indian leadership and this time, they’re rolling with strong financial horsepower. The premium tyre manufacturer has announced the appointment of Nevin Aslan-Özkan as managing director of Continental Tires India, effective 6 April 2026. She succeeds Samir Gupta, who stepped down on 5 April 2026 for personal reasons.
Nevin joined Continental in 2017 and has held key leadership roles in Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategy & Business Development across EMEA and APAC. Since May 2025, she has served as Chief Financial Officer for Continental Tires India, shaping the company’s financial strategy and performance.
In her new role, she will lead the company’s growth agenda in India, with a sharp focus on accelerating its presence in the passenger vehicle segment. This appointment comes at a pivotal time, following the recent launch of the CrossContact A/T² tyre, the first market globally to receive this product and a €10.5 million (approximately Rs 100 crore) investment to strengthen Continental’s position, particularly in the ultra-high-performance (UUHP) segment.
Nevin Aslan-Özkan said, “India continues to be a strong focus market for Continental Tires. Guided by our ‘In the Market, For the Market’ approach, we will continue to deliver products and technologies designed for Indian roads.”
Samir Gupta, who joined Continental in 2012 and served as managing director since January 2022, was recognised for his significant contribution to expanding the brand’s footprint in India.
Continental is a leading global tyre manufacturer founded in 1871. The company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and employs around 78,000 people across 54 countries. Its Tires group sector, which includes premium car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tyres, recorded sales of €13.8 billion in fiscal 2025 and employs more than 56,000 people worldwide.
With Nevin Aslan-Özkan at the wheel, Continental Tires India is clearly gearing up for a smoother and more aggressive drive in one of the world’s fastest-growing automotive markets. The road ahead looks promising.
