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Cheil Worldwide SW Asia to illuminate Halonix
MUMBAI: Cheil Worldwide SW Asia has been awarded the complete creative communications mandate for Halonix Technolgies’ consumer lighting business in a multi-agency pitch.
A known name in the lighting sector, Halonix has emerged as one of the largest manufacturers of compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), LED and Halogen lamps, suitable for commercial as well as residential establishments. This aggressive consumer lighting marketing strategy is aimed at achieving a lead position for brand Halonix in the consumer lighting segment.
Confirming the win, Cheil Worldwide SW Asia COO Hari Krishnan said, “These are exciting times at Cheil India. Given our strong, digital, retail, visual merchandising and shopper marketing arms, the move is to integrate so that the sum of our parts is greater than the whole. Building the brand Halonix will provide us with yet another opportunity to showcase our ‘Unavoidably Integrated‘ promise.”
Commenting on Cheil’s appointment as Halonix’s communication partner, Halonix Technologies COO Rakesh Zutshi said, “Cheil’s understanding and strategy for Halonix consumer lighting clearly echoed the next level rationale required for consumer engagement and we are looking forward to illuminating times in our partnership with Cheil.”
CrystalEyes founder and executive director Amar Wadhwa (who manage marketing for Halonix Technologies) said, “Cheil’s integrated expertise and understanding that a consumer lighting brand will be built not just through advertising but through the deployment of the idea through a plethora of relevant touchpoints is what won them the business.”
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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.
