MAM
JioStar appoints G R Arun Kumar as chief financial officer
MUMBAI: JioStar has named G R Arun Kumar as its new chief financial officer, bringing on board a leader whose career reads like a masterclass in modern finance.
With nearly three decades of experience across global majors and Indian conglomerates, Arun steps into the role at a time when speed, sharp decision-making and financial discipline matter more than ever. His appointment signals JioStar’s intent to stay nimble while scaling fast in a dynamic digital landscape.
As CFO, Arun will lead the company’s finance and commercial functions, working closely with the board, CEOs and business heads to drive growth, profitability and long-term value. His mandate goes beyond the numbers. He is expected to strengthen financial systems, sharpen insights and ensure the organisation can move quickly without losing balance.
Arun joins JioStar from the Welspun Group, where he served as group CFO and head of strategy, overseeing finance, planning, mergers and acquisitions, compliance and investor relations. Earlier stints at Unilever, Vedanta, General Electric and OLA have given him a broad, hands-on view of strategy, operations and stakeholder management across India and international markets.
Based in Mumbai, Arun lives with his wife and two daughters. As JioStar positions itself firmly as a digital-first organisation, his arrival adds both experience and momentum to the journey ahead.
With Arun at the financial helm, JioStar is clearly setting its sights on growth with agility, discipline and a steady hand on the wheel.
Brands
KKR sixes to power EV charger rollout under VIDA campaign
Cricket meets clean mobility as big hits spark India’s charging growth
NEW DELHI: VIDA, the electric mobility arm of Hero MotoCorp, has teamed up with Kolkata Knight Riders to launch a campaign that turns cricketing flair into real-world impact.
Titled ‘6 for 6’, the initiative promises to install a 6kW fast EV charger for every six hit by KKR during the ongoing Indian Premier League season. The idea is simple but powerful, as each big hit on the field contributes directly to expanding India’s fast-charging infrastructure.
The campaign builds on VIDA’s growing network, which already spans over 5,300 fast-charging points across more than 430 cities. With EV adoption gaining pace, the brand is using cricket’s mass appeal to accelerate both awareness and infrastructure growth.
Explaining the thinking behind the move, Hero MotoCorp emerging mobility business unit chief business officer Kausalya Nandakumar said, “Cricket has an incredible ability to unite and inspire millions across the country. With the ‘6 for 6’ campaign, we are turning every big hit on the field into a step towards a cleaner and a more accessible mobility future.”
She added that VIDA’s expanding fast-charging network and removable battery technology are designed to make EV ownership more convenient and practical for everyday users.
From the franchise’s side, the campaign is also about giving on-field moments a larger purpose. Kolkata Knight Riders chief executive officer Venky Mysore said, “The ‘6 for 6’ campaign exemplifies the potential of sport as a platform for meaningful, real-world impact. By linking every six to the expansion of EV charging infrastructure, this partnership transforms fan excitement into tangible progress.”
As part of the rollout, VIDA has introduced co-branded charging stations in KKR’s signature colours, with a flagship installation unveiled alongside team players. The chargers are designed for quick top-ups, powering VIDA scooters from zero to 80 percent in about an hour, while also being positioned along key highways to support longer journeys.
The initiative also taps into VIDA’s removable battery system, which allows users to charge using standard household plug points, adding flexibility to the charging ecosystem.
By blending the thrill of cricket with the urgency of clean mobility, VIDA and KKR have found a neat way to make every six count twice, once on the scoreboard and again on India’s road to an electric future.
