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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara continues to “Rule Every Road”
Mumbai: Maruti Suzuki India Ltd is delighted to announce Grand Vitara’s new benchmark in the SUV space, crossing the 2-lakh sales milestone in just 23 months. This remarkable achievement makes it the fastest mid-size SUV to reach this milestone in a record time and underscores Grand Vitara’s immense popularity.
Embodying NEXA’s ‘Create. Inspire.’ philosophy, the Grand Vitara is a multi-product offering that has made its mark in the country’s SUV segment. Launched in 2022, it has pioneered a new era of SUVs, combining fuel-efficient powertrains with segment-leading features, a strong road presence, and sophisticated interiors.
Celebrating this record-breaking milestone, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd senior executive officer, marketing & sales Partho Banerjee said, “The introduction of the Grand Vitara has been pivotal for us in the SUV segment. This dynamic vehicle has truly demonstrated its excellence by becoming India’s fastest mid-SUV to surpass 2 lakh sales in just 23 months. The Grand Vitara has revolutionised its segment by inspiring customers to make sustainable choices with the Strong Hybrid. The ALLGRIP technology has also resonated well with SUV lovers, furthering our endeavour to promote clean mobility solutions along with an adventurous driving experience. This indeed underscores Grand Vitara’s philosophy of ruling every road.”
He added, “With a market share of 12 per cent in Q1 FY24, the Grand Vitara has not only established our credentials in the hyperactive mid-SUV segment but has also played a crucial role in growing the segment. We are deeply grateful to our community of over 2 lakh customers and are confident this SUV will continue to bring the joy of mobility to many more.”
Maruti Suzuki has taken a leading role in embracing green fuel and hybrid technology, marking a significant stride towards sustainable automotive solutions. The Grand Vitara exemplifies this commitment with its innovative powertrain options, including the Strong Hybrid and the S-CNG technology. These technologies not only offer high fuel efficiency but also contribute to reducing carbon emissions, further emphasizing Maruti Suzuki’s dedication to clean mobility. These advancements are crucial as India moves towards cleaner, more sustainable automobile solutions.
To highlight the capabilities of its Strong Hybrid Technology, Maruti Suzuki launched an impactful and compelling campaign – “IT’S UNBELIEVABLE. IT’S STRONG HYBRID” in Q1 FY24. The campaign stems from a simple yet powerful thought – Maruti Suzuki’s Strong Hybrid Technology has extraordinary real-world benefits that are very relevant for today’s ever-evolving customers. A standout feature of the campaign was a remarkable journey of over 1200 km that one can fulfil in a full tank*, that too with lower emissions, demonstrating the efficiency and performance of the Grand Vitara’s Strong Hybrid Technology. The campaign also demonstrated how Maruti Suzuki’s Strong Hybrid technology combines dual power sources – an Internal Combustion Engine and an Electric Motors, that is powered by Lithium-ion battery. With the ability to be 60 per cent on EV mode, the technology delivers an eco-friendly and remarkably silent drive experience.
Engineered to dominate every road, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara has strongly resonated with its customers on account of its exciting performance, distinctive style, commanding presence, and multiple powertrain options. The legendary Suzuki ALLGRIP SELECT technology further encourages customers to wander off the beaten path and explore remote destinations with confidence and ease. The Grand Vitara also boasts a host of premium features such as a 22.86cm (9”) Smart Play Pro+ entertainment system, Head Up Display, 360 View Camera, Wireless Charging Dock, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, Clarion® Premium Sound System, PM 2.5 Air Cabin Filter and more, making this mid-size SUV the ideal choice for discerning customers. And its latest benchmark of 2 Lakh unit sales is a strong testament to the same.
Elevating the safety bar, the Grand Vitara is equipped with an array of active and passive safety features, including a Type Pressure Monitoring System and the newly introduced Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) in its Strong Hybrid variant, and is the only premium CNG SUV to offer a 6-airbag variant for customers.
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Boeing appoints Barun as head of FP&A for global engineering function
Seasoned finance leader to steer budgets and strategy across global centres
BENGALURU: Boeing’s finance cockpit has a new pilot, and he is no stranger to turbulence or transformation. Boeing has appointed Barun as head of FP&A for global engineering, placing him at the centre of financial strategy for its worldwide engineering and technology operations.
Based in Bengaluru, Barun steps into a role that is as expansive as it is critical. He will serve as the primary finance lead for Boeing’s Engineering and Technology Centers globally, working closely with executive leadership to shape financial decisions, manage complex budgets, and design scalable finance processes that support the company’s growing engineering footprint.
In a note announcing his move Barun said, “I’m excited to share that I’ve joined Boeing Global Engineering. This opportunity is incredibly meaningful to me not just from a professional standpoint, but also for what Boeing represents globally.” He added that he looks forward to contributing to an organisation that continues to shape the future of aerospace and innovation.
Barun’s mandate spans strategic financial leadership, operational oversight, and stakeholder engagement. From directing large-scale budgets and schedules to influencing long-term organisational goals, the role blends financial discipline with business foresight. He will also lead cross-functional teams and partner with finance colleagues worldwide to support engineering programmes across geographies, including India.
The appointment caps a long stint at Juniper Networks, where Barun spent over a decade, most recently as finance senior manager. There, he led FP&A for global product business units and G&A functions, driving budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning. He also played a key role in enterprise-wide transformation, including spearheading an Oracle to SAP ERP migration and building advanced analytics capabilities using tools such as Tableau and SAP Analytics Cloud.
His earlier career includes finance leadership roles at Sony India Software Centre, Cognizant Technology Solutions, and Mphasis, where he focused on financial planning, governance frameworks, and operational efficiency across global delivery centres.
A chartered accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Barun brings nearly two decades of experience across financial planning, digital transformation, and analytics-led decision making.
His appointment comes at a time when global engineering operations are becoming increasingly complex and distributed, requiring sharper financial oversight and agile planning. With Barun at the helm of FP&A for engineering, Boeing appears to be tightening its financial playbook as it looks to scale innovation with discipline.
