Brands
Sbooch launches in India
Mumbai: Can you think of a beverage that’s completely preservative-free, contains no artificial flavours or additives, and still boasts an impressive shelf life? Sbooch, a new-age kombucha brand, announced its official launch at an event with Suniel Shetty in Mumbai entering the Indian beverage market, aiming to fill this exact gap. Founded by Niraj Manek and Kajall N Manek, Sbooch is set to disrupt the industry with its line of all-natural, preservative-free kombucha drinks.
Key features of Sbooch Kombucha:
● Made with all real farm-produced fruits, vegetables and raw ingredients
● No artificial flavours or preservatives
● Sugar content is less than four grammes of natural sugar per 100 ml serving, which is used for fermentation
● Up to an 18-month shelf life without preservatives
● Flavours inspired by the palate of India’s rich culinary landscape
“We’re not just launching a drink; we’re introducing a new KULTURE,” said Sbooch founder Niraj Manek. “Our kombucha is real in every sense—made with raw fruits, vegetables, and ingredients, no artificial additives, and less than four grammes of natural sugar that’s produced during fermentation. We’re excited to offer Indian consumers pure, unadulterated goodness with no marketing jargon or lies, with any gray filled with clutter.”
Kombucha is one of the oldest drinks in the history of mankind, dating back up to 5000 years and originated in the eastern part of Japan. Now, Sbooch is bringing this ancient fermented tea to modern India, with a twist that sets it apart from anything else on the market. The brand offers a range of flavours that take consumers on a journey across India, touching KULTURE with every sip.
Chef Niyati, the culinary mastermind and founder at Ekaa, behind Sbooch, has crafted an array of unique flavours that capture the essence of the Indian palate and diverse culinary traditions, from North to South and East to West. Among them are Koshimbir from Maharashtra, Gor Keri from Gujarat, and Tulsi Lemon from Uttar Pradesh, among others.
Sbooch has associated with Bollywood actor and fitness icon Suniel Shetty as a partner in this gut-health revolution. At 62, Shetty’s endorsement of Sbooch speaks volumes about the brand’s appeal to health-conscious individuals across all age groups, from toddlers to grandparents, and to coming generations.
“As a health-conscious individual, I realized the need for a ‘Wholesome and Guilt-free drink that our Gut loves’, ‘for all age groups’, ‘Made in India,’ all-natural drink,” in this current beverage landscape, said Shetty. “Sbooch is a world of real flavours and ingredients. It’s refreshing to find a homegrown brand that offers a delicious, all-natural beverage option.”
While kombucha is known for its potential gut-friendly and immunity-boosting properties, Sbooch isn’t positioning itself solely as a health brand. Instead, it’s marketing itself as a clean, real, unadulterated alternative in India’s beverage landscape—one that happens to be good for you and aids your well-being.
Sbooch has adopted a unique drop-marketing strategy through the unique web interface of their website (sbooch.com). The dates of drop-offs will be featured soon on their web and social media pages for all the potential and valued customers across India to pre-book their Sbooch. There are plans for rapid expansion through other e-commerce and retail platforms in the coming months.
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.
