Times Internet has hired Johney Maheshwari, former associate director of corporate development at Razorpay, to head its investment vertical.Maheshwari will lead mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and investment initiatives for Times Internet's inorganic growth.Times Internet plans to explore investment opportunities in various segments, including news, sports, financial services, and events.Over the past 10 years, Times Internet has deployed over INR 1,000 Cr in investments and acquisitions, and aims to focus on AI opportunities.