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IT’S TIME FOR TATA MUMBAI MARATHON 2020
Mumbai: Procam International, pioneers of distance running events in India, today announced the launch of registrations for the 17th edition of Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM), beginning Friday, 26th July 2019. Asia’s most prestigious marathon will witness 50,000 runners take a step forward in an event that inspires everyone it touches, to #BeBetter. As per tradition, the running extravaganza has set its date for the Maximum City, on the third Sunday of the new year, 19th January 2020.
Unlike any other event in the country, Tata Mumbai Marathon has the privilege of being hosted and launched from the glorious precincts of Raj Bhavan. The Raj Bhavan welcomed to its majestic environs, dignitaries and sponsors of the event including Suprakash Mukhopadhyay Company Secretary, Tata Sons, Ujjwal Mathur-Vice President and Country Head, Tata Consultancy Services, the title sponsors of the event and Anil & Vivek Singh, Promoters Procam International. The first citizen of the state, the Honorable Governor of Maharashtra, Shri. CH. Vidyasagar Rao signed on, as the first participant of TMM 2020.
Honorable Governor of Maharashtra, Shri. CH. Vidyasagar Rao said,”The Tata Mumbai Marathon have grown tremendously over the years and it’s a delight to be the first one to register for this prestigious marathon. The journey of the Mumbai Marathon is truly spectacular which has touched lives of millions of people while synonymously creating fitness conscious society. It has become a single largest fundraising platform which is benefitting thousands of people. The marathon represents the secular and democratic feature of our country.”
He added that, “I have attended all the marathons and the charity events which entitles me to be called as Marathon Man. “
Harish Bhat, Brand Custodian Tata Sons said, “ We are delighted to continue our partnership with India’s premier marathon the Tata Mumbai Marathon. We hope the event is even more enabling, engaging and inclusive. As the largest marathon in Asia, the Tata Mumbai Marathon is where runners, athletes, activists and citizens come converge as the face of new India to the world.”
Ashish Shelar, Sports and Education Minister Maharashtra said, “It is my first event where I am participating as a sports minister of the state and I wish the prestigious Tata Mumbai Marathon a great success. The contribution of the organizers is commendable. It’s a celebration which brings people from different walks of life and the kind of enthusiasm shown by everyone portrays the togetherness and enables the runners to feel and connect with the city of Mumbai.”
Vivek Singh, Joint MD, Procam International said, “The registrations for TMM begin six months in advance to ensure an equal opportunity for all to be a part of this mega event. Each year we strive towards engaging with and inducting new participants into the running fraternity and this year, we look forward to welcoming 50,000 runners at TMM 2020. For 2020, we have the Open 10K exclusively for women and those running for a cause.
Decades ago, when the inaugural edition was announced in 2004, we could hardly imagine a running movement that would sweep across the country. This event has inspired citizens to come together on a common platform, beyond boundaries of sport, religion, race and colour. We are humbled and grateful to our sponsors, partners, city authorities and importantly participants from across India and the world; they have all played a crucial part, in making this event the sporting Festival of Mumbai!”
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Toyota appoints Kenta Kon as President & CEO
New leader to steer EV push and global innovation amid industry shift.
MUMBAI: Toyota just handed the keys to a new driver because when the road to electric mobility gets twisty, you need someone who knows how to accelerate without skidding. Toyota Motor Corporation has named Kenta Kon as its new president and chief executive officer, a key leadership transition as the Japanese giant doubles down on its transformation in the fast-evolving global automotive landscape.
Kon brings deep expertise in automotive innovation, business strategy, and operational leadership to the top job. His appointment signals Toyota’s intent to sharpen focus on accelerating electric mobility, strengthening worldwide operations, and pushing customer-centric breakthroughs in next-generation technologies.
The company is betting on Kon to guide it through the industry’s pivotal shift toward sustainability, digital integration, and smarter mobility solutions. Key priorities under his watch include ramping up electric and hybrid lineups, expanding global market reach, driving cutting-edge automotive R&D, tightening supply-chain efficiency, and scaling connected and intelligent vehicle ecosystems.
This move comes at a time when legacy automakers face intense pressure to balance heritage strengths with aggressive electrification timelines and software-defined vehicle demands. Toyota aims to reinforce its position as a leader in sustainable, reliable, and future-ready mobility while navigating competitive challenges from both traditional rivals and new-age EV players.
For a brand that’s long defined durability and innovation, Kon’s elevation isn’t just a title change, it’s Toyota flooring it toward the next lap, ready to turn today’s tech talk into tomorrow’s showroom reality.
