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Hyundai Motor India Ltd collaborates with Falguni Shane Peacock for 17th India Couture Week 2024
Mumbai: In a fusion of automotive innovation and bespoke fashion, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), today showcased a specially wrapped Hyundai IONIQ 5 in collaboration with celebrity fashion designers Falguni Shane Peacock. This specially wrapped Hyundai IONIQ 5 will make its runway debut at the finale of the 17 editions of India’s marquee fashion event- India Couture Week 2024 (ICW). The exclusive collaboration with Falguni Shane Peacock promises to captivate audiences by blending technology with unique design aesthetics.
Continuing its collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) for the second consecutive year, HMIL is proud to partner once again for Hyundai India Couture Week 2024. The 17th edition of ICW will highlight the pinnacle of fine craftsmanship on a star-studded runway, celebrating the avant-garde creations of India’s couturiers.
Speaking about HMIL’s association with FDCI, Tarun Garg, COO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd, said, “We are thrilled to continue our association with FDCI for the second year running. Aligned with our parent company Hyundai Motor Company’s vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’, we aim to create innovative experiences for our customers in India. For the 17th edition of ICW 2024, we have partnered with renowned designers Falguni Shane Peacock, who come with an experience of 20 years of creating timeless designs. Our collaboration with them is a testament to our commitment of supporting artisans and diverse cultural heritage of India. We are excited to unveil the specially wrapped IONIQ 5 for ICW 2024 and look forward to a successful show.”
Falguni Shane Peacock said, “It is our immense pleasure to present our collection at the Hyundai India Couture Week 2024. This year, our inspiration draws from the opulent heritage, mythology, and grandeur of India’s past. Our collection celebrates the essence of India’s cultural legacy, showcasing elements that hold deep significance in Indian culture. The motifs, colors, and textiles we have chosen are steeped in Indian heritage, featuring luxurious silks and silk threads. In collaboration with Swadesh, an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of Indian handcrafted art, we have incorporated these exquisite fabrics into our designs. At Falguni Shane Peacock, we pride ourselves on infusing traditional inspiration with a modern, contemporary twist, staying true to our brand’s signature style. This collection exemplifies our commitment to blending rich Indian elements with a new-age perspective. We look forward to presenting our bespoke, culturally-rich ensembles to you.”
FDCI, chairman Sunil Sethi said, “FDCI is delighted to partner with Hyundai Motor India Limited for yet another year of India Couture Week. Our collaboration has been a thrilling journey of creativity and innovation. This year’s event will be even grander, with Falguni Shane Peacock as our finale designers. The Hyundai India Couture Week 2024 at the Taj Palace is going to be a spectacular event.”
Hyundai India Couture week 2024 will bring home-grown luxury to the centre stage, featuring exclusive collections from 14 esteemed Indian couturiers – Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, Amit Aggarwal, Dolly J, Falguni Shane Peacock, Gaurav Gupta Couture, Jayanti Reddy, JJ Valaya, Kunal Rawal, Rahul Mishra, Rimzim Dadu, Roseroom by Isha Jajodia, Siddartha Tytler, Suneet Varma, and Tarun Tahiliani. The event is set to dazzle New Delhi from 24-31 July’ 2024 at the Taj Palace Hotel and Ashoka Hotel.
Adding to the glamour, the specially wrapped Hyundai IONIQ 5 will delight the audiences at the star-studded event on the closing day. This partnership blends innovation and tradition, celebrating the enchanting realm of artisanal finesse and enduring narratives.
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
