Akshay Sethi
Product Lead @ The Times of India | 11+ Years in Tech & Product | Expertise in B2C, Payments, & AI-Driven Products | Building 0→1 Products & Scaling Mobile Platforms
- Role
- Associate Group Product Manager at Times Internet
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Akshay Sethi
I am a results-driven Product Leader with over a decade of experience in technology and product management, specializing in B2C and B2B products across media, travel, fintech, and eCommerce domains. Currently, I lead product strategy and execution for the Apps vertical at The Times of India, managing both the TOI app and multiple vernacular apps with a combined MAU of 3 million.My journey started as an Android Developer, evolving into senior product management roles where I’ve consistently delivered growth, innovation, and impactful user experiences. At TOI, I implemented a notification strategy that nearly doubled notification CTR, boosted daily installs by 150%, and elevated app ratings from 3.8 to 4.4. I also led the launch of the CTV app, opening new market opportunities in the Android TV segment.Previously, at RailYatri, I managed the B2C RailYatri app, catering to 4 million monthly active users with features like PNR Status, Live Train Status, and Train and Bus Ticketing. I also contributed to B2B products, including Agent Dashboards, the Partner app for IntrCity SmartBus, and RedBus integration, driving operational efficiency and business growth.I thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution, blending data-driven insights with user-centric design to build scalable products. Whether it’s enhancing app engagement, expanding into new markets, or optimizing payments and partnerships, I bring a holistic approach to product management that aligns business goals with customer needs.I am always open to connecting with fellow product enthusiasts, exploring new opportunities, and contributing to impactful projects. Feel free to reach out!
Experience
Associate Group Product Manager
Apr 2025 — Present
Strategic Growth: Opened a Web-to-App channel, reducing reliance on paid acquisition and driving a 150% increase in daily installs.AI-Led Innovation: Launched TOI Games (AI-automated, scaled to ~500K monthly submissions, 10% retention boost ) and built an AI headline tool to enhance CTR and streamline publishing.Engagement & Retention: Designed an AI-optimized notification strategy (sticky notifications + smarter headlines), nearly doubling CTR.User & Subscription Growth: Elevated app rating from 3.8 to 4.4 in 1.5 years; increased DAU% on subscription pages by 20%, driving a 10% subscriber uplift.Cross-Platform Expansion: Spearheaded launch of Shorts App and CTV App in under a month each, expanding reach to new segments including Android TV.Leadership & Mentorship: Mentored APMs and interns into independent contributors; strengthening team capacity and product thinking.Tech & Process Influence: Advocated for the adoption of Kotlin Multiplatform and AI coding tools, directly improving developer velocity and expediting feature delivery.
Education
Swami Keshvanand Institute of Technology, Management & Gramothan(SKIT), Jaipur
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)
2010 — 2014
Skills
- Mysql
- Core Java
- Android Studio
- Sql
- Html
- Xml
- Rest
- Eclipse
- C
- Programming
- Web Services
- C++
- Android Development
- Ruby on Rails
- Java
- Algorithms
- Mobile Applications
- C
- Mobile Devices
- Oop
- Android
- Computer Science
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