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Times news channel takes on Sandeep Sharma as ad sales head
MUMBAI: Times Global Broadcasting, the Times Group company managing its news channel business, has announced the appointment of Sandeep Sharma as vice-president and head of ad sales.
Sharma will lead and drive the entire ad sales function and would also be a member of the senior management team of the company, a statement issued by Times Global Broadcasting says.
Times Global Broadcasting CEO Sunil Lulla said, “Sandeep’s knowledge is in sync with our vision. With his leadership role, we are looking forward to building up a great ad sales team for the channel”
Talking about his new role, Sharma said, “I am very excited to take on this new assignment as Times and Reuters are the biggest names in news in India and worldwide, and to be involved from the startup stage promises to be an awesome experience”.
Sharma, whose last stint was with Radio City, has earlier worked with Lakme, Wipro , Lowe (Lintas) and Contract (JWT).
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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.
