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Panasonic India forms new strategic business division – Spatial Solutions
NEW DELHI: Panasonic India has unveiled its new Spatial Solution Division, a move to expand the company's strong presence in the smart home solutions market. The Japanese electronics giant has also promoted Dinesh Agarwal as the new joint managing director of Panasonic Life Solutions.
In this new role, Agarwal will directly report to Panasonic India and South Asia President and CEO Manish Sharma.
"At Panasonic, we aim at updating the quality of living spaces with comfort, convenience and seamless connectivity. The formation of Spatial Solutions is a strategic endeavour towards this objective. We already have a strong market presence across consumer appliances and living solutions, and I am confident that under Dinesh’s dynamic leadership, the Spatial Solutions Division will drive significant growth for us in the real estate sector too in the coming years," said Sharma.
Agarwal said, " These are exciting times for the smart home segment as the concept of ‘home as the new hub’ is driving demand for multi-use living spaces. My vision is to create a compelling opportunity for Spatial Solutions by providing smart capabilities in alignment with the market demand."
Spatial Solutions will operate as a separate division that will combine the expertise of Consumer Appliances and Life Solutions to accelerate Smart Home Living Solutions including Miraie, Panasonic’s IoT & AI enabled Connected Living platform. The division will also focus on enhancing the solution architecture and develop new partnerships and alliances.
The Smart Home Solutions is Panasonic’s key strategy for the Indian market and its progressive trajectory. The new division is expected to solidify the company’s commitment and focus that could fuel the growth of b2b, b2c, and b2g business segments.
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.
