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Kerala Vision unveils Rs 200 crore plan to boost tourism and connectivity
MUMBAI: Kerala Vision, the state’s leading digital services provider, has announced an ambitious Rs 200 crore investment plan aimed at transforming Kerala’s rural tourism landscape whilst significantly enhancing the region’s digital infrastructure.
The comprehensive initiative, unveiled at the Invest Kerala Global Summit, focuses on developing undiscovered tourist destinations throughout Kerala’s villages and establishing a state-of-the-art underground optical fibre network along national highways. This dual approach aims to boost both tourism potential and telecommunications infrastructure across the state.
Kerala Vision managing director Suresh Kumar P.P, and chief operating officer Padmakumar N, presented the detailed project report to a distinguished panel including industries minister P Rajeev, principal secretary A P M Mohammed Hanish IAS, and Kinfra managing director Santhosh Koshy Thomas.
Kerala Vision, which currently serves more than one million internet subscribers, brings considerable expertise to the project. The company operates the state’s largest optical fibre network, providing high-speed internet connectivity even to remote locations, alongside its digital television service offering up to 155 channels across various entertainment packages.
The investment marks a significant step in Kerala’s digital transformation, combining tourism development with infrastructure enhancement. By leveraging its extensive network capabilities, Kerala Vision aims to create a more connected and accessible state for both tourists and residents, supporting the region’s long-term economic growth.
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Hathway Cable appoints Gurjeev Singh Kapoor as CEO
Leadership change comes as cable TV faces shrinking subscriber base and modest earnings pressure
MUMBAI: Hathway Cable and Datacom has tapped industry veteran Gurjeev Singh Kapoor as chief executive officer, marking a leadership pivot at a time when India’s cable television business is under mounting strain.
Kapoor will take over from Tavinderjit Singh Panesar, who is set to retire in August after a long innings with the company. Panesar, chief executive since 2023, has held multiple leadership roles at Hathway, including his latest stint beginning in 2022.
Kapoor brings more than three decades of experience in media and entertainment. He most recently led distribution at The Walt Disney Company’s Star India business, now part of JioStar. His career spans television distribution and affiliate partnerships, with stints at Sony Pictures Networks India, Discovery Communications and Zee Entertainment.
Panesar, with over three decades in the industry, has worked across strategic planning, distribution and business development in media, broadcasting and manufacturing. His past associations include ESPN Star Sports, Star India, Apollo Tyres and JK Industries.
The transition lands as the cable sector grapples with structural disruption. Traditional operators are losing ground to streaming platforms, while telecom and broadband players tighten the squeeze with bundled offerings.
An EY report estimates India’s pay-TV base could shrink by a further 30 to 40 million households by 2030, taking the total down to 71 to 81 million. The slide follows a loss of nearly 40 million homes between 2018 and 2024, a contraction that has already wiped out more than 37,000 jobs in the local cable operator ecosystem.
Hathway’s numbers reflect the strain. The company reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 93 crore for FY25, down from Rs 99 crore a year earlier. Revenue inched up to Rs 2,040 crore from Rs 1,981 crore. As of December 2025, it had about 4.7 million cable TV subscribers and roughly 1.02 million broadband users.
Kapoor steps in with a familiar brief but a shrinking playbook. In a market where viewers are cutting cords faster than companies can reinvent them, the new chief executive inherits a business fighting to stay plugged in.
