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Pantaloons instals ‘Ganesha idol’ using denims, enters record book
MUMBAI: Pantaloons, a family fashion destination from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited, created a milestone by entering into the ‘India Book of Records’, for creating the tallest Denim Ganpati Idol made by using 600 pairs of denims. The Denim Ganpati stands 9 feet tall and is installed at the Pantaloons Chinchwad store in Pune.
As part of the consumer engagement programme, Pantaloons has organised fun activities which includes Ganpati idol-making competition using clay, cookery classes encouraging women to use microwave based recipes and modak making competition. Pantaloons enters India Book of Records by creating tallest Denim Ganesh Idol in Chinchwad, Pune
Commenting on entering the India Book of Records, Shital Mehta, CEO – Pantaloons, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. said, “We are delighted that our Denim Ganpati Idol has been recognised for its uniqueness. We will also be donating the denims to Maher Foundation, which works towards the upliftment of children and women.”
The eye-catching nine-feet tall Denim Ganpati is a vision of grandiose, adding fervour to the festival “Ganesh Chaturthi”.
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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.
