Brands
Anmol Industries ropes in Abhishek Kumar as VP Marketing
MUMBAI: Packaged food major Anmol Industries has appointed Abhishek Kumar as its new vice president, marketing, handing him the brief to lead brand building and marketing strategy across product categories.
With over 18 years of experience in FMCG marketing and sales, Kumar brings a well-seasoned blend of brand management, market expansion and go to market planning. His career spans stints at companies such as Cargill Foods, 3M India, Godfrey Phillips India, Lotus Chocolate Company and Patanjali Foods, where he worked across diverse product portfolios and consumer segments.
At Anmol, Kumar will collaborate closely with cross functional teams to strengthen the company’s brand presence and align marketing efforts with its expansion ambitions and shifting consumer preferences.
Welcoming the appointment, Anmol Industries managing director Gobind Ram Choudhary, said the company was pleased to have Kumar on board. He noted that Kumar’s understanding of consumer behaviour and FMCG marketing would add momentum as Anmol continues to scale its brands and widen its market reach.
Sharing his thoughts on the move, Kumar said he was joining Anmol at a pivotal phase of its growth journey. He described Anmol as a brand built on trust, value and consistency, and said he looked forward to enhancing its relevance across markets while supporting the company’s growth plans.
With a familiar name at the helm of marketing, Anmol appears set to give its brands a sharper voice in an increasingly crowded food aisle.
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.
