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Just six Indian brands among 20 most trusted brands
BENGALURU: The 2018 edition, or the eighth edition of TRA Research’s (TRA) The Brand Trust Report of the most trusted 1,000 Indian brands was released today in Bengaluru by TRA’s Research Director Sachin Bhosle. From over 9,000 unique brands, TRA has shortlisted 1,000 as the most trusted brands by Indians.
Among the top most trusted 20 brands across categories headed by the previous year’s leader Samsung, the first Indian brand to make it to the list is at rank 4–brand Tata. Keeping Tata company is Maruti Suzuki (rank 10), Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali (rank 13), Reliance (rank 14), Bajaj (rank 16) and Godrej (rank 17). Please refer to the figure below for TRA’s Brand Trust Index for India’s most trusted brands.
A TRA release says that The Brand Trust Report 2018, the eighth in its series, is the result of a comprehensive primary research conductedon the proprietary 61-Attribute Trust Matrix of TRA. This year’s study involved 15,000 hours of fieldwork,covering 2,488 consumer-influencers across 16 cities in India; it generated 5 million datapoints and 9,000 uniquebrands, from which the top 1000 brands have been listed in this year’s report, claims TRA.
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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.
