Digital
MMTC-PAMP names Amul Saha as chief digital officer
Mumbai: Indian gold & silver refinery accredited by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), MMTC-PAMP announced the appointment of Amul Kumar Saha as its chief digital officer. In his new role, Saha will create and drive strategy to scale up presence and achieve market leadership in the fast-growing consumer space. This would include building new business and revenue streams and presence in strategic and high growth spaces like eCommerce, digital gold, buyback and other related business lines. He will report to MMTC-PAMP managing director & CEO Vikas Singh.
Saha is a seasoned business leader with 12 plus years of experience in sales, business development, product marketing and technology. His recent specialisations are in the Online and E-Commerce domain and he was earlier associated with Samsung India. Under his leadership, the brand achieved online market leadership in the hyper competitive consumer durables sector.
Commenting on his new role, Saha said, “I am honoured to take up this responsibility that the company has entrusted me with. As a part of my new role, I will be exploring uncharted avenues to grow our consumer-facing business primarily through Digital and Omni-channel initiatives. My approach to solving complex problems is by breaking them down into smaller problem statements, identifying key input metrics, and laying down processes that can help the organization scale in a predictable and organized manner. I am obsessed with improving the consumer experience and I would like MMTC-PAMP to be at the forefront of improving consumer experience in the precious metals industry.”
MMTC-PAMP CEO and MD Vikas Singh said, “I am delighted to welcome Amul as our chief digital officer. Amul is a seasoned business leader with diverse experience across sectors. His extensive track record in building successful portfolios and achieving market leadership through winning teams make him a great asset at MMTC-PAMP.”
An alumnus of IIM-Ahmedabad, IIEST Shibpur, and RIMC Dehradun, Saha has experience managing complex multi-party environments that simultaneously involve brands, marketplace sellers, third-party fulfillment partners, and a host of external agencies.
Digital
Maharashtra partners OpenAI, Sarvam AI to boost state’s tech ecosystem
State to set up dedicated AI department and roll out frontier technology policies
MUMBAI: Maharashtra is set to become a primary hub for artificial intelligence following the 2026–27 Budget announcement. chief minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed that the state has signed letters of intent with global giant OpenAI and national pioneer Sarvam AI to integrate advanced technology into the state’s economic and administrative framework.
The collaboration with OpenAI and Sarvam AI marks a shift towards adopting cutting-edge generative tools for governance. These partnerships, alongside MoUs with IIT Bombay and BharatGen, are designed to create a robust ecosystem for research and innovation. The move signals the state’s intent to bring together global technology leaders and domestic research institutions to accelerate the development and adoption of artificial intelligence across sectors.
Regarding the strategic intent of these alliances, chief minister Fadnavis stated, “With the objective of making the State’s Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence sector dynamic, letters of intent have been signed with globally and nationally reputed institutions like OpenAI and Sarvam AI to facilitate the Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence sector in the state.”
To manage these high-level partnerships and ensure effective implementation, the government is establishing an independent department of electronics, Information technology, and artificial intelligence. The new department will function with a dedicated commissionerate and specialised technical manpower, enabling faster decision-making, improved coordination, and stronger accountability in executing technology-driven initiatives.
The state also plans to introduce special policies aimed at strengthening its position in emerging technology sectors. These policies will focus on advancing Maharashtra as a global hub for frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, drones, autonomous vehicles, and deep technology.
According to the chief minister, “The state government plans to introduce special policies to develop Maharashtra as a world-class hub for frontier technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, quantum computing, drones, autonomous vehicles and deep technology.”
Artificial intelligence is already being integrated into the state’s governance framework. A collaboration with Microsoft has led to the development of MahaCrimeOS AI, a platform that has reportedly reduced police investigation times by 80 per cent across 23 police stations in Nagpur. The initiative demonstrates how AI-driven tools can significantly enhance law enforcement efficiency and data analysis capabilities.
The government is also working toward building a fully digitised administrative ecosystem. Plans are underway to achieve complete digitisation of land transactions and implement electronic office systems across departments, paving the way for a paperless government. In addition, a pilot project will introduce AI-powered solutions in 75 selected villages to improve infrastructure, governance efficiency, and overall quality of life in rural areas.
To strengthen digital infrastructure and data protection, the state also intends to establish an advanced data centre in Nagpur. This facility will be designed to safeguard sensitive and sovereign information while supporting large-scale digital services and government platforms.
These initiatives form part of Maharashtra’s broader cyber security and digital transformation strategy aligned with the Viksit Maharashtra 2047 vision. By partnering with global and domestic technology leaders such as OpenAI and Sarvam AI, the state aims to build a secure, future-ready digital ecosystem that enhances citizen services, supports innovation, and strengthens India’s position in emerging technologies.
