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Shrinivas SG joins JioHotstar as SVP of product management
BENGALURU: JioHotstar has added fresh heft to its leadership bench with the appointment of Shrinivas SG as senior vice president for product management, based in Bengaluru. The move comes as the platform sharpens its focus on scale, smarts and stickier viewer experiences in India’s fiercely competitive streaming market.
In his new role, Shrinivas will lead product strategy, customer experience innovation and platform-led growth, shaping how millions discover, watch and stay engaged with content on JioHotstar.
He arrives with a deep blend of commerce, content and consumer tech experience. Most recently at Flipkart, Shrinivas led large product teams across search, catalogues and generative AI initiatives, building everything from conversational commerce tools to vernacular and voice-led shopping experiences. His work spanned trend intelligence, personalisation and AI-driven discovery, all aimed at simplifying choices for users at scale.
Before Flipkart, he spent several years within the Airtel ecosystem, including Wynk and Airtel TV, where he helped launch premium video offerings, built advertising and monetisation platforms, and drove sharp revenue growth while keeping user experience front and centre.
At JioHotstar, Shrinivas is expected to bring that same product-first mindset to streaming, blending technology, insight and intuition to keep audiences watching, clicking and coming back for more.
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Ather Energy doubles service network to 500 centres nationwide
EV maker scales support alongside growth to keep riders on the road
MUMBAI: Ather Energy is quietly building more than just scooters. It is building the backbone to keep them running.
The electric two-wheeler maker has expanded its service network to 500 authorised centres across India, nearly doubling its footprint in a year from 277. The move mirrors its growing retail presence and signals a clear focus on one often overlooked part of EV ownership, what happens after the purchase.
From the outset, Ather has prioritised service support in every city it enters, aiming to make ownership as smooth as the ride itself. Its Gold Service Centres bring in upgraded customer lounges, modern equipment and processes designed to make servicing more transparent and reliable.
Speed, too, is part of the pitch. Through its ExpressCare initiative, riders can get periodic maintenance done in about an hour, now available across 82 centres, turning what used to be a chore into a quick pit stop.
Ather Energy chief business officer Ravneet Singh Phokela said, “Crossing 500 service centres is an important milestone as we scale across the country. Reliable after-sales support is central to the ownership experience, and our focus remains on consistent service quality and accessibility.”
The expansion comes as demand grows for models like the Ather 450 and the Rizta, which have helped the company reach a broader set of riders across metros and emerging cities alike.
Alongside servicing, Ather continues to power up infrastructure through the Ather Grid, now one of the largest fast-charging networks for two-wheelers, with over 4,300 charging points.
With plans to scale further and deepen its presence, Ather’s approach is clear. Selling the scooter may start the journey, but keeping it running smoothly is what sustains it.
