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Bata India transforms bandstand into a fashion runway for #BataRampWalk
Mumbai: As India gets ready for the festivities, Mumbai’s iconic Band Stand came alive with style and confidence when Bata India concluded its celebrated #BataRampWalkChallenge with a one-of-a-kind display of its latest City Casual Collection through a flash ramp walk. The unique runway was a stylish representation of Bata’s latest campaign, “Every Walk is a Rampwalk” featuring their latest City Casuals Collection that’s inspired by on-trend global designs and offers premium footwear styles extending the message – ‘Everyone can be stylish’.
Speaking on the occasion Bata India head category and communications Ullas Vijay said, “Bata’s campaign ‘Make every walk a ramp walk’ is rooted in the insight that anyone can feel like a celebrity, all they need is self-confidence and a stylish pair of shoes. The culmination of the campaign with a flash ramp walk at the iconic Band Stand in Mumbai, the city of style, is an embodiment of the campaign’s ideology of celebrating style and the transformative power of Bata’s latest range of stylish footwear. By turning ordinary streets into a runway, we want to encourage individuals from all walks of life to express their unique style and exude confidence with every step”
The festive season is a stylish occasion to dress up and transform every walk into a runway-worthy stride and Bata aims to be people’s trusted partner to be style-ready to ace all occasions. The high-on-style, City casual collection features on-trend footwear such as block heels in colours like powder blue & soft pink from Red Label, comfortable everyday shoes from Comfit in pastel hues, classic limited-edition white sneakers from North Star, trendy loafers from Red Label and much more. All this while staying true to the brand’s core commitment to exceptional comfort, Bata’s City Casual Collection is designed to empower everyone to make a style statement wherever they go.
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.
