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Megha Agarwal, Meesho CXO with Rs 2.29 crore pay, steps down
MUMBAI: E-commerce firm Meesho has confirmed the resignation of Megha Agarwal, its chief experience officer for business, drawing the curtain on a six year chapter just as the company gets used to life on the stock market.
In a regulatory filing dated January 7, Meesho said Agarwal had stepped down from her role. No reason was offered for her exit, and the company added that details would be shared in due course, following standard industry practice. There was also no word on who might step into her shoes.
The timing is notable. Meesho is still basking in the afterglow of its December 2025 initial public offering, one of India’s bigger tech listings, and is settling into the rhythms of being a publicly traded company.
According to disclosures, Agarwal earned a total compensation of Rs. 2.29 crore in FY25. This included an annual variable pay of Rs. 9.4 lakh for FY24, which was paid out in the following financial year.
Agarwal joined Meesho after stints across consulting and finance. Her career has included roles at Nomura, where she worked in institutional fixed income sales, and at A.T. Kearney, where she rose from business analyst to associate. She began her professional journey with an internship at ITC, earning a pre placement offer after pitching a cost saving proposal that was later implemented.
Founded by Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Kumar, Meesho runs an asset light e-commerce platform focused on affordable fashion, home and kitchen products, beauty and lifestyle categories. By linking consumers with sellers, logistics partners and content creators, the company has carved out a distinct place in India’s value driven online shopping space.
For now, Meesho is keeping quiet on what comes next. As one senior leader exits and the IPO confetti settles, the market will be watching who takes the reins on experience at one of India’s most closely watched e-commerce stories.
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Pocket FM elevates Lalit Gangwar to COO to drive global growth
Founding member to lead operations, monetisation and expansion across markets
MUMBAI: Pocket FM has elevated Lalit Gangwar to chief operating officer, tasking the founding team member with leading global business operations as the company sharpens its international growth strategy.
In his new role, Gangwar will oversee end-to-end operations across markets, including growth, monetisation and execution for the company’s audio business. The appointment comes as Pocket FM looks to strengthen its operating foundation and build a more predictable, scalable global business.
Gangwar has been closely involved in shaping the company’s trajectory from its early days. He played a key role in building the growth and marketing playbook in India, helping the platform scale to over 150 million users within its first year and establish a strong foothold in the audio storytelling category.
He later led Pocket FM’s expansion into the United States, where he set up teams, defined market strategy and drove scale, contributing significantly to the company’s international ambitions.
Pocket FM co-founder and CEO Rohan Nayak said, “Lalit has been central to Pocket FM’s journey from the very beginning. He has built our growth engine and scaled our business across markets.” He added that the company’s focus on nurturing internal talent makes Gangwar a natural choice to lead the next phase.
Gangwar said, “Pocket FM has always been driven by a simple belief that powerful stories can travel across borders and create meaningful impact.” He noted that the company will continue to focus on scaling markets, investing in AI-led storytelling and strengthening monetisation.
As COO, Gangwar is expected to bring greater operating discipline while building systems, talent and processes to support long-term growth.
With leadership continuity and a clear global focus, Pocket FM appears to be turning the page to its next chapter, one that aims to take its storytelling playbook well beyond home turf.
