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Maruti Suzuki Smart Finance accelerates past two million car loan mark
MUMBAI: Fasten your seatbelts! Maruti Suzuki Smart Finance (MSSF) is racing ahead, crossing the landmark of two million car loans in just five years. Bossing the car-buying experience since its launch in 2020, the platform has partnered with 28 finance institutions to offer seamless, transparent, and hassle-free financing solutions across the Arena and Nexa channels.
Maruti Suzuki India senior executive officer for marketing and sales, Partho Banerjee, said, “Five years ago, Maruti Suzuki pioneered a digital, end-to-end car financing solution, transforming the car-buying experience in India. Today, almost 50 per cent of our car finance cases are being done through MSSF, reflecting our commitment to enhancing the convenience of our customers with innovative digital solutions. Furthermore, using this platform, customers can get their cars financed 24×7, 365 days a year from anywhere.”
Designed to put customers in the driver’s seat, MSSF offers tailored loan plans, competitive financing options, and rapid approvals, sometimes within a day. The platform’s industry-first features, including on-road price configuration, credit score-based interest rates, pre-approved and customised loan offers, and real-time loan status tracking, have made car financing faster, more flexible, and effortless.
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Devyani International names Sandeep Anand, Robinder Singh in key roles
Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee businesses see leadership refresh from April
MUMBAI: Devyani International has strengthened its senior leadership bench with a fresh set of appointments across its key brands, Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee, signalling a sharper focus on growth and brand momentum.
The company has appointed Sandeep Anand as chief marketing officer and business head for Pizza Hut. His appointment, approved by the board via a circular resolution on April 3, follows a recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, as reported by CNBC-TV18. Anand will officially step into the role on April 6, 2026.
He takes over from Vijay Gogate, who currently serves as chief executive officer for Pizza Hut within the company’s operations. The move marks a strategic transition as the brand looks to sharpen its marketing and business playbook in a competitive quick service restaurant market.
Anand brings over two decades of experience across the food and FMCG sectors, with a strong track record in brand building and innovation. His career spans roles at major consumer-facing companies including Domino’s, Zydus Wellness, Zomato, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Reckitt and Ranbaxy, giving him a well-rounded perspective on both scale and agility.
Alongside this, Robinder Singh has been appointed business head for Costa Coffee and the company’s airport operations. He too will assume his new role on April 6, bringing more than 18 years of experience in operations, business expansion and customer experience transformation.
The twin appointments come at a time when Devyani International is doubling down on leadership depth to steer its portfolio through evolving consumer preferences and heightened competition. With fresh faces at the helm of two key verticals, the company appears set to brew up its next phase of growth with renewed energy.
