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Mookherjee joins Rediffusion – Y&R Bangalore as branch head
MUMBAI: Rediffusion – Y&R has appointed Indrajeet Mookerjee as branch head of Rediffusion – Y&R, Bangalore.
Mookerjee moves in from Ogilvy & Mather, Bangalore, where he was working as senior vice president.
Mookerjee has over 16 years experience in advertising with nearly seven years each at Ogilvy and Lowe, besides stints with McCann, Mudra and Euro RSCG.
In the course of his recent tenure at Ogilvy Bangalore, Mookerjee has for three years served as office head of Meridian Communications, Ogilvy’s second agency. Having worked in Kolkata, Mumbai and Bangalore, he has over the years handled several major clients including Unilever (Kissan, Annapurna, Milkana, Anik), Nestle, ITC Foods, Balsara Home Products, JL Morrison and Johnson & Johnson.
Rediffusion – Y&R COO – South & East Amitava Sinha says, “With Indrajeet coming on board, we now have a strong leadership in place in Bangalore which should help propel us to the next level. In fact we are in the process of finalising a few other significant hires here that we should be able to talk about by the end July. These would ensure that we have the necessary firepower in Bangalore to add value to our existing businesses while also pursuing new opportunities.”
Mookerjee added, “I am very excited and looking forward to my new role at Rediffusion Bangalore what with the fantastic set of brands we have here. My focus will be on partnering our clients in further strengthening these brands and in the process doing some great work in keeping with the Rediff tradition of creating enduring campaigns that one has grown up admiring.”
Rediffusion Bangalore handles clients such as USL (Signature, Royal Challenge, Antiquity), ING Insurance, Maxo from Jyothi Laboratories, Arrow, Amante, Columbia Asia Hospitals and Nitesh Estates.
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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.
