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JioStar names Anokha Joshi associate director for legal and regulatory
MUMBAI: JioStar has appointed Anokha Joshi as its new associate director for legal and regulatory affairs, marking a significant addition to the company’s leadership ranks. Joshi, who announced the move on her professional network, steps into the role after an eight-year stint with Star India, where she handled legal, regulatory and standards-and-practices mandates across entertainment, sports, studios and digital platforms.
Her career spans more than two decades across media, hospitality and business-process operations. Before taking on senior regulatory responsibilities in broadcasting, Joshi worked with Wipro BPO in coordination and MIS roles, and earlier served as a reservation supervisor at the Oberoi in New Delhi.
Colleagues describe her as a patient collaborator and a steady influence in high-stakes policy environments. Her move to JioStar comes at a time when the company is sharpening its regulatory posture amid a rapidly evolving media and technology landscape.
Joshi holds a bachelor of laws and a master’s degree in tourism from Jai Narain Vyas University.
Brands
RR Kabel expands FMEG portfolio with kitchen appliances and air coolers
Company forays into mixers, cooktops and hand blenders under RR Signature brand.
MUMBAI: RR Kabel has just cooked up something new and it’s not just another wire. The leading wires and cables manufacturer has announced a significant expansion of its Fast-Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) portfolio by entering the kitchen appliances segment and strengthening its air coolers range under the premium RR Signature brand. The company has introduced Mixer Grinders, Electric Cooktops (both Induction and Infra-Red variants), and Hand Blenders. These products mark RR Kabel’s strategic foray into everyday kitchen essentials, allowing it to reach deeper into Indian households beyond traditional electrical categories.
The Induction and Infra-Red Cooktops are seeing particularly strong demand amid global developments affecting LPG pricing and supply. Consumers are increasingly shifting to electric cooking for its energy efficiency, precise control, and safety features. RR Signature is reinforcing its ‘Aapke Kaam Ki Baat’ promise with best-in-class warranties across the range.
The company also plans to introduce additional kitchen appliance categories in FY26-27. In parallel, it has expanded its Air Cooler portfolio with new Industrial (Semi-Commercial) models featuring higher tank capacities and superior air throw, catering to both commercial users and households seeking powerful cooling during intensifying summers.
RR Kabel executive director Mahhesh Kabra said, “Our expansion into kitchen appliances allows us to connect with consumers at more touchpoints in their daily lives, while our expanded air cooler range addresses the rising need for effective cooling solutions. These launches reflect our continued focus on quality, innovation, and market relevance.”
By stepping into kitchen appliances and enhancing its cooling solutions, RR Kabel is wiring itself more deeply into Indian homes proving that even a cables company knows how to heat things up in the kitchen and keep things cool elsewhere. The move positions the brand for broader growth as it evolves from wires to a more complete home solutions player.
