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Ebix Travels taps Arun Batra as new managing director
MUMBAI: Ebix Group has appointed Arun Batra as managing director of Ebix Travels, signalling a renewed push to strengthen leadership across its travel and mobility businesses.
Batra will oversee Ebix’s travel operations across domestic and international markets, taking charge of performance, governance, and long-term value creation. His role includes aligning Ebix’s travel businesses, deepening partnerships, and refining offerings to create a more integrated, execution-driven platform.
With over 30 years of leadership experience spanning fintech, telecommunications, retail, media, and services, Batra has a proven track record of scaling businesses, building distribution networks, and leading large-scale operations. He has previously held senior and CXO roles at HCL, Vodafone, Brightstar Corporation in the USA, Reliance Infocomm, Zee Networks, and Matrix Cellular.
Commenting on the announcement, Ebix group chairman of Eraaya Lifespaces Limited Vikas Garg, “Ebix Travels is a strategic growth engine for the Group. Arun’s expertise strengthens leadership accountability and decision-making as we build a more integrated and execution-focused travel business.”
Batra added, “As the travel industry evolves, building strong teams and delivering customer-focused solutions will be key to sustained growth. I look forward to working with our partners and teams to drive innovation, strengthen execution, and create long-term value for customers and the organisation.”
Ebix Travels spans corporate travel management, Mice, luxury rail journeys, destination management, and technology-enabled travel platforms. Serving diverse customer segments across geographies, it remains a central pillar of Ebix Group’s travel and mobility strategy.
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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.
