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PropertyPistol names Sachin Malhotra partner and CEO for UAE
Former Damac and Aldar executive to drive cross-border growth
NATIONAL: PropertyPistol has appointed Sachin Malhotra as partner and chief executive for its UAE business, as the Indian real estate advisory steps up its international expansion.
The appointment, announced on 10 February, strengthens the company’s senior leadership as it looks to deepen its footprint in the UAE and build cross-border investment capabilities.
Malhotra brings more than two decades of leadership experience across real estate, banking and financial services, with a focus on international markets. He has previously held senior roles at Damac Properties and Aldar Properties PJSC, where he led UAE and global business development initiatives and executed high-value transactions across multiple geographies.
In his new role, Malhotra will oversee PropertyPistol’s UAE strategy, strengthen developer partnerships, expand cross-border investment platforms and build a scalable regional organisation aligned with the company’s global ambitions.
Commenting on the appointment, PropertyPistol founder and managing director Ashish Narain Agarwal, said Malhotra’s deep understanding of the UAE real estate ecosystem and his execution experience would support the company’s international roadmap.
Malhotra said PropertyPistol’s technology-led, data-driven advisory model had built strong credibility in the market. He said his focus would be on scaling the UAE business, strengthening stakeholder partnerships and building an organisation grounded in transparency, governance and long-term value creation.
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Navi Mumbai, PropertyPistol operates a full-stack real estate services platform connecting builders, buyers and brokers, with zero brokerage for buyers. The company has more than 30 offices across India and the UAE, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, and has sold over 32,000 homes worth $4 billion in transactions to date.
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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.
