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NDTV Profit Car India & Bike awards Hyundai i10 car of the year
MUMBAI: Hyundai i10 and Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS FI has been awarded the ‘Car of the Year’ and ‘Bike of the Year’ respectively at the annual ‘NDTV Profit Car India & Bike India Award’.
The ‘ICCI-NDTV Profit Viewers Choice Awards’ were bagged by ‘Maruti Suzuki SX4’ and ‘Hero Honda Hunk’ in the car and the bike category respectively. To recognise his outstanding contribution to the Indian automobile industry, Jagdish Khattar was awarded the ‘NDTV Profit-Next Gen Automotive Man of the Year’ and Karun Chandok received ‘Most Improved Motor Sports Driver of the Year’ award for his performance in FIA GP2 series.
Hyundai Motor India Limited Managing Director H S Lheem said, “I feel honoured to receive this award and dedicate this award to our Chennai factory team and suppliers for their contribution in making this possible”.
Hero Honda Motors Ltd CEO Pawan Munjal said, “I thank NDTV Profit, the jury and everyone involved with this prestigious awards on behalf of the Hero Honda family and we will be back to reclaim this award next year.”
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Origen Realty names Preeti Rai as president- sales & strategy
Veteran hire signals push into Gurugram market with growth ambitions
GURUGRAM: Origen Realty has appointed Preeti Rai as president for sales and strategy, as the company gears up to enter the competitive Gurugram property market.
The move brings in a seasoned industry hand with over two decades of experience across residential and commercial real estate. In her new role, she will lead the company’s sales operations and go-to-market strategy, with a focus on building a strong foothold in Gurugram and driving early momentum.
Origen Realty management said the appointment marks a key milestone in its expansion plans. Origen Realty management said the hire will help sharpen execution and strengthen the company’s sales-led growth strategy as it steps into a new market.
Preeti Rai said, “I look forward to being part of Origen Realty at a pivotal stage in its journey and contributing to building a strong presence in the Gurugram market.”
Before joining Origen Realty, she served as senior vice president for sales and marketing at Elan Group. Her career also includes stints at major developers such as DLF Universal Ltd, Today Homes and Infrastructure, Paras Buildtech Pvt Ltd and Ambience Infrastructure Ltd, where she built expertise across channel sales, leasing, and end-to-end deal execution.
Known for her focus on strategy and team leadership, Rai is expected to play a central role in shaping Origen Realty’s market positioning and sales ecosystem in the region.
As Gurugram’s real estate market continues to attract fresh investments and new entrants, Origen Realty’s latest leadership hire signals its intent to compete with a clear, sales-driven playbook.
