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Saloni Kochhar elevated to managing director at Goldman Sachs
BENGALURU: Goldman Sachs has promoted Saloni Kochhar to managing director, marking a significant milestone in a nearly two-decade career spanning global banking and financial technology roles. The appointment comes as the Wall Street firm continues to strengthen its technology and digitisation leadership in India.
Based in Bengaluru, Kochhar leads digitisation and workflow technology for Goldman Sachs in India. Her elevation follows a three-year stint as vice-president, during which she oversaw large-scale technology programmes focused on automation, efficiency and platform modernisation.
Kochhar brings more than 18 years of experience across banking and financial services technology. Before returning to Goldman Sachs in 2013, she served as executive director at JPMorgan Chase & Co between 2019 and 2022. Her earlier tenure at Goldman Sachs included roles ranging from analyst developer and senior analyst to vice-president and senior engineer.
Over the years, she has held positions as tech lead, architect and engineering manager, working across Java, J2EE, Spring, SQL and MongoDB stacks, while also steering transformation programmes in unfamiliar technologies. Colleagues describe her as a leader comfortable navigating complexity, scale and constant change.
In a statement, Kochhar credited mentors, colleagues and teams for shaping her journey, and said she looked forward to delivering for clients while contributing to the firm’s long-term ambitions.
The promotion underscores Goldman Sachs’ continued bet on India as a critical hub for technology-led innovation. For Kochhar, it is both recognition and runway — a bigger mandate, a broader canvas, and a signal that the firm wants builders, not just bankers, shaping its future.
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Ola Electric announces Champion Mahotsav with Rs 10,000 benefits
Three-day offer across scooters and motorcycles celebrates India’s T20 World Cup win
BENGALURU: Ola Electric has announced #ChampionMahotsav, a three-day nationwide celebration offering benefits worth Rs 10,000 across its vehicle portfolio, following India’s historic third ICC Men’s T20 World Cup victory.
During the limited-period celebration, customers can avail benefits worth Rs 10,000 on any Ola scooter or Roadster motorcycle, extending the festive mood among fans after the national triumph.
An Ola Electric spokesperson said the initiative builds on the strong response received during the company’s earlier Match Mahotsav campaign held during the tournament final.
“Our Match Mahotsav during the T20 World Cup Final received an incredible response from fans across the country. To celebrate India’s historic third T20 World Cup victory, we are extending the celebrations for three more days with #ChampionMahotsav, offering benefits worth Rs 10,000 on any Ola vehicle,” the spokesperson said.
Ola Electric currently offers a broad portfolio of Gen 3 S1 scooters and Roadster X motorcycles.
The premium Gen 3 S1 range includes the Ola S1 Pro+ in 5.2kWh and 4kWh configurations, and the Ola S1 Pro in 4kWh and 3kWh options, priced at Rs 1,85,338, Rs 1,65,338, Rs 1,39,999 and Rs 1,19,999 respectively.
In the mass segment, the company offers the Ola S1 X+ with a 4kWh battery, along with the Ola S1 X in 2kWh, 3kWh and 4kWh configurations, priced at Rs 1,14,999, Rs 77,999, Rs 93,999 and Rs 1,09,999 respectively.
Ola’s motorcycle line-up includes the Ola Roadster X+ in 4.5kWh and 9.1kWh configurations priced at Rs 1,04,999 and Rs 1,84,999. The Ola Roadster X is available in 2.5kWh, 3.5kWh and 4.5kWh options, priced at Rs 74,999, Rs 87,999 and Rs 94,999 respectively.
With #ChampionMahotsav, the company aims to ride the celebratory wave across the country while encouraging more consumers to switch to electric mobility.
