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TCM appoints Basant Dhawan as chief executive officer
NEW DELHI: TCM, a full-service sports marketing and management company f has appointed Basant Dhawan as CEO.
Dhawan will be responsible for leading all the existing business verticals of TCM – sports consultancy, domestic league rights, in-stadia rights, athlete representation, sponsorship management, event operations etc. Additionally, he will be developing and implementing sports content strategies & drive other new business lines for TCM across domestic & international markets.
“As a company with expertise in providing holistic solutions to sports marketing and management, Basant’s deep knowledge as a leader in running a broadcast business, creating & managing Sports IPs with rich experience across functions will help us to further scale up and diversify our businesses”, says TCM MD Lokesh Sharma.
TCM holds exclusive ground rights across various cricket stadia in India and globally. Outside India, TCM holds the exclusive Naming, Sponsorship, In stadia rights across New Zealand cricket, Cricket West Indies & Asia Cup tournaments (Asian cricket council). Besides this, TCM has on-ground partnerships with cricket boards of South Africa, Bangladesh, England and Australia.
Basant Dhawan said “I am excited to be back in the Sports Industry after my previous stint as CEO of business & English news channels at Network 18. I look forward to contributing towards TCM’s vision of establishing itself as a leader in the sports marketing & management in India & internationally. TCM has been in the sports business for close to three decades & is unique in terms of its services. It is continuously helping right holders and brands to leverage sports for driving business & marketing needs. It is further looking at new sporting opportunities in line with the demand & changing consumption of today’s sports fan. ”
Dhawan, has a management degree from IIM Calcutta, comes with an experience of over two decades with leadership roles across industries – Media & Entertainment, Telecom, Auto etc.
Prior to his recent stint with CNN News 18 and CNBC TV 18 as CEO, Dhawan was with Star Sports as SVP and head emerging sports. He was part of the team that has delivered the new domestic leagues to India – Pro Kabaddi, Indian Super League, Premier Badminton league etc besides establishing premium sports like English Premier League, Grand slams for Indian viewer.
Before Sar Sports, Basant was with Vodafone India where he successfully managed its brand sponsorship of the IPL & created activation IPs like Vodafone Superfan & the Zoo Zoos IPL campaigns. He headed the Media function as General Manager.
Brands
Hyundai Venue crosses 1 lakh bookings, adds HX8 Diesel AT variant
New top-spec automatic diesel trim brings ventilated seats, OTA updates and paddle shifters.
MUMBAI: Hyundai Venue just hit the jackpot and upgraded the prize because when you cross 1 lakh bookings, you don’t just celebrate, you throw in paddle shifters and ventilated seats for the ride. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced that the all-new Hyundai Venue has achieved 1 lakh bookings, cementing its strong position in the compact SUV segment. To mark the milestone and further enhance customer choice, the company introduced the new HX8 Diesel Automatic (AT) variant.
The HX8 Diesel AT is powered by the proven U2 1.5L CRDi diesel engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It adds a host of premium comfort, safety and convenience features, including:
- Ventilated front seats
- Dual-tone leatherette seats with VENUE branding
- Electric 4-way driver seat adjust
- Controller Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
- Hyundai Bluelink connected car technology
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
- Rear disc brakes
- Ambient lighting on crash pad and central console
- Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport)
- Traction control modes (Sand, Mud, Snow)
- Paddle shifters
HMIL, managing director & CEO Tarun Garg said, “We are delighted that the new Hyundai Venue has crossed 1 lakh bookings, reaffirming the strong trust Indian customers place in our brand. The introduction of the new HX8 Diesel Automatic variant further strengthens the Venue lineup, offering customers the perfect blend of diesel efficiency, torque-rich performance and effortless convenience.”
Backed by Hyundai’s extensive sales and service network, the Venue continues to appeal to buyers seeking a feature-rich, comfortable and future-ready compact SUV. The new variant reinforces HMIL’s focus on delivering advanced technology, safety, comfort and value while adapting to evolving customer preferences.
In a segment where bookings are the real horsepower, Hyundai isn’t just counting milestones, it’s handing drivers an automatic upgrade that makes every journey feel like the victory lap.
