Brands
HUL top advertiser; Maaza most advertised brand in week 8: Barc
Mumbai: With ad volumes of 4557.7 (against last week’s 4940.43), FMCG firm Hindustan Unilever was the top advertiser in the eight week of 2022 (19 to 25 February), according to Barc data. It was followed by Reckitt Benckiser at 2917.61.
All set to ride the upcoming summer wave and the next IPL season, Beverage company Coca Cola India delivered ad volumes of 1184.0 to emerge as the third most prolific advertiser in the eight week.
Godrej Group, Cadbury’s India, Pepsi Foods (G), Procter & Gamble, Colgate Palmolive India, ITC and GSK Group of Companies followed, in that order.
The brands list signalled the arrival of summer with three beverage brands, all belonging to the Coca Cola Company. While the mango-based drink Maaza was at No. one with ad volumes of 427.85, Thums Up (263.38) and Coca Cola (257.3) were at number six and eight. All of them were new entrants in this week.
Harpic Power Plus 10X Max Clean (407.9) and Mortein Insta (new entrant with 293.64) occupied the second and third slots.
They were followed by Amazon.in and Ultratech Cement at the fourth and fifth spots. Colgate Vedshakti debuted at the seventh rank. Moov Strong Diclofenac Gel and Sabse Pehle Life Insurance, a new entrant again, grabbed the last two positions
Brands
Hyundai India posts record April sales with 17-per cent growth
Domestic sales hit 51,902 units, exports stand at 13,708 units
MUMBAI: Hyundai is clearly shifting gears and April has put the pedal firmly to the metal. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has reported its highest-ever domestic sales for the month of April, clocking 51,902 units in April 2026, marking a 17 per cent year-on-year growth. The milestone sets a strong tone for the new financial year, signalling sustained demand momentum across its portfolio. Alongside domestic performance, the company recorded export volumes of 13,708 units for the month, underlining its continued strength in overseas markets.
The growth has been driven by a mix of refreshed models and special editions across segments. Recent launches and updates including the Exter, Verna, Ioniq 5, Creta Summer Edition, Grand i10 NIOS Vibe Edition and Venue Knight Edition have helped keep the line-up competitive in an increasingly crowded market.
A standout performer was the Venue, which recorded its highest-ever monthly domestic sales of 12,420 units. The model’s 5-Star Bharat NCAP safety rating, including for the VENUE N Line, appears to have bolstered consumer confidence, reflecting a broader industry shift where safety credentials are becoming a key purchase driver.
Tarun Garg, Managing Director and CEO, HMIL, said the company has carried forward recent momentum into the new financial year, with product interventions and safety-focused positioning playing a central role in driving growth.
The numbers suggest Hyundai’s strategy is ticking multiple boxes fresh product cycles, safety-led messaging and steady export performance. If April is any indication, the company isn’t just starting the year strong, it’s aiming to keep the engine running at full throttle.
