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Airtel, Nokia, LG leaders in cellular space: TNS Celltrack
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Airtel, Nokia, LG leaders in cellular space: TNS Celltrack
Indiantelevision.com Team
(6 December 2005 3:00 pm)
MUMBAI: As far as cellular services in the country are concerned, Airtel has been rated as the best service by subscribers according to the latest annual TNS CellTrack 2005 study.
The final tally for the top performer among national operators was bagged by Airtel, which was leading with a TNS TRI*M Index of 82, followed closely by Hutch and Reliance with a TRI*M Index of
80 each.
Among regional players, Spice Telecom was rated the best in terms of meeting customer expectations, whereas among CDMA players, Reliance Infocomm (RIM) did well. Tata Indicom, on the other hand was significantly below the industry average of 79, according to the study.
It was noted that, overall, the regional players did a better job of managing customer expectations compared to the national players and Spice with the TRI*M Index of 95 led regional players followed by MTNL at 83, Aircel at 80 and Reliance (GSM) at 70.
This year saw a significant rise in the overall industry performance compared to the last two years based on TNS CellTrack studies in the past.
Performance of the Indian mobile industry
Given the critical role played by the channel in the overall growth and market success of individual service providers, TNS CellTrack 2005 also covered the multi brand retail outlets, to understand their needs and expectations and to measure the performance of service providers when it comes to meeting these needs and expectations.
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.
