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Ravichandran Ashwin signs up as brand ambassador and investor for VOC Automotive
MUMBAI: VOC Automotive just bowled a masterstroke. On 29 April 2025, the multi-brand two-wheeler service giant announced that cricketing icon Ravichandran Ashwin had joined as both brand ambassador and strategic investor, signalling a bold new phase in the company’s growth story.
Founded in 2019 by Venkatesh B M and Lokesh S, VOC Automotive has accelerated its network to over 150 stores across India, with sights firmly set on 300 outlets and a projected revenue of Rs 50 crore by FY26.
Ashwin’s entry blends precision, professionalism, and entrepreneurial spirit—qualities VOC believes are critical as it aims to transform the fragmented two-wheeler service industry.
“I’m thrilled to associate with VOC Automotive—a brand that stands for innovation, professionalism, and customer-first values. Their modern approach to 2-wheeler servicing truly aligns with my own principles of precision and consistency. I look forward to contributing to their vision of transforming the 2-wheeler service industry in India,” said Ashwin.
Commenting on the partnership, VOC Automotive co-founder & CEO Venkatesh B M said, “Having Ashwin onboard is a testament to our vision of excellence. His strategic investment and brand endorsement will propel VOC Automotive to new heights.”
Positioned as India’s largest multi-brand digitalised two-wheeler service dealership network, VOC Automotive promises transparency, affordability, and quality under one roof—earning the trust of lakhs of customers nationwide.
With Ashwin now in its squad, VOC Automotive is clearly playing for keeps.
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Indigo appoints Aloke Singh as Chief Strategy Officer
Air India Express MD joins to steer global growth and operational efficiency.
MUMBAI: Indigo just recruited its next big strategist from the rival camp because when you’re chasing the skies, sometimes the best way to fly higher is to borrow the pilot who already knows the route. InterGlobe Aviation, parent company of IndiGo, announced on 23 March 2026 that its board has approved the appointment of Aloke Singh as Chief Strategy Officer. Singh, who most recently served as managing director and CEO of Air India Express, will lead enterprise-wide strategic planning, operational efficiency initiatives and the airline’s aggressive push into international routes.
Reporting initially to managing director Rahul Bhatia and later to Indigo’s incoming CEO Singh brings over three decades of experience across strategy, operations and commercial functions in aviation. At Air India Express he drove network expansion and performance turnaround, earlier roles at Air India and Oman Air sharpened his focus on long-term planning.
“Aloke brings an exceptional blend of strategic vision and operational depth,” Bhatia said. “His experience will be critical as Indigo seeks to build a more agile, resilient and future-ready organisation.”
The appointment arrives at a pivotal moment. Indigo, India’s dominant domestic carrier, has faced intense scrutiny after operational disruptions in December 2025 thousands of cancelled and delayed flights due to crew scheduling misalignments with new pilot fatigue norms triggering fines, passenger chaos and regulatory heat. Former CEO Pieter Elbers resigned in March 2026 citing personal reasons, though his exit followed sustained pressure from those setbacks and rising costs.
Singh described joining Indigo as “a pivotal moment” for both the airline and Indian aviation, as the carrier accelerates beyond its domestic stronghold into a more competitive global arena.
In an industry where turbulence is measured in both altitude and headlines, Indigo isn’t just hiring a strategist, it’s recruiting a steady hand to navigate from domestic dominance to international takeoff, one calculated flight plan at a time.
