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Shiprocket hires Amit Bhatia as vice president – marketing
NEW DELHI: Logistics start-up Shiprocket has brought on Amit Bhatia as vice president of its marketing division. He moves from BannerBuzz, where he was head of marketing.
Bhatia’s mandate is to increase the customer base, improve brand awareness and scale performance marketing to achieve growth.
In a career spanning 15 years, he has also worked with Droom, Times Internet and Interactive Avenues.
Shiprocket CEO and co-founder Saahil Goel said, “Shiprocket is fiercely expanding its leadership team as more businesses in India continue to join the digital bandwagon. To scale our services and drive innovation as India’s leading post-order fulfilment platform, we are pleased to welcome Amit Bhatia as our new vice president for marketing. A young, motivated professional with rich experience in marketing and a proven track record, we are confident that his analytical and strategic style of working will elevate Shiprocket towards greater heights.”
Bhatia said, “I am thrilled to be a part of a distinguished platform such as Shiprocket in the next phase of my career. My plans for Shiprocket a few years down the line include scaling 5X, making it a default choice for e-commerce shipping for any d2c brand, and making it the most popular and used independent shipping platform. I look forward to working closely with the team to jointly achieve these goals.”
Brands
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.
