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Tata Harrier kick starts the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2019 trophy tour
MUMBAI: Tata Harrier- the official lead car of the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2019, today started the Tata Mumbai Marathon Trophy Tour 2019, ahead of this year’s edition of the iconic race. The much anticipated Harrier is proudly ferrying the winner’s trophy across the city of Mumbai projecting its superlative Impact 2.0 design language and its muscular build, based on the legendary D8 architecture of Land Rover. Culminating on 18th January, this tour is also the public debut of this much awaited SUV on the streets of Mumbai.
The tour is scheduled from the 14th- 18th January and will cover the leading corporates of Mumbai, visiting the campuses of TCS, BNP Paribas, Tata AIG amongst others who have the maximum registrations for the 2019 edition of this prestigious race. Enthusiastic runners in these companies will get a chance to see the trophy up close and also witness the Harrier in the full flesh. Additionally, customers will also get an opportunity to book the Harrier at these events and get their hands on the limited edition Collectors item- a scale model of the Harrier, which will be handed over to them at the time of the vehicle delivery.
According to Mr. Vivek Srivatsa, Head- Marketing, Passenger Vehicles, Tata Motors – “We are pleased to associate with the Tata Mumbai Marathon again. We have enjoyed a fruitful partnership with the event, which only continues to grow stronger. We have been buoyed by the response received during last year’s edition. This year, we are back with yet another winner on our hands- our much awaited vehicle and the new benchmark of SUVs, the Tata Harrier. The Harrier will be the lead car in the race this year. We are delighted to give a preview of the Harrier and the trophy to the fans in Mumbai.”
According to Mr. Vivek Singh, JT. MD Procam International – “We are very pleased to have the Tata Harrier make its foremost public appearance at the front of Tata Mumbai Marathon and what's even more exciting is that our lead vehicle will showcase the glory of the Mumbai Marathon trophy. The trophy was specially crafted by acclaimed artist Paresh Maity, encapsulating the energy of the run and the 7 islands of Mumbai. The human figure exuding confidence is not just the Marathon runner but the everyday Mumbaikar, whose journey takes him across the seven islands of the city. Standing on seven pillars also symbolises the human emotions that a runner overcomes to finish his run."
Offering exemplary driving dynamics, this 5-seater monocoque SUV has been extensively tested for a cumulative distance of 2.2 million kms, showcasing its mettle to wade through the toughest of terrains. Powered by the cutting-edge 2.0L KRYOTEC diesel engine, the vehicle delivers exceptionally refined drivability and performance. Harrier will be the first product to sport the Impact 2.0 Design language from Tata Motors and will offer extraordinary exteriors, intelligently designed luxurious interiors, future ready connectivity and infotainment.
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YES Bank hands the keys to SBI veteran Vinay Tonse as it bets on a new era
Former SBI managing director appointed as YES Bank’s new MD and CEO
MUMBAI: YES Bank is done rebuilding. Now it wants to grow. The private sector lender has appointed Vinay Muralidhar Tonse as managing director and chief executive officer-designate, with RBI approval secured and a start date of April 6, 2026 confirmed. The three-year term signals the bank’s intent to shift gears from crisis recovery to full-throttle expansion.
Tonse, 60, is no stranger to scale. Most recently managing director at State Bank of India, he oversaw a retail book of roughly $800bn in deposits and advances, one of the largest in the country. Before that, he ran SBI Mutual Fund from August 2020 to December 2022, a stint that saw assets under management surge from Rs 4.32 lakh crore to Rs 7.32 lakh crore across market cycles. Add stints in Singapore and four years leading SBI’s overseas operations in Osaka, and the incoming chief arrives with a genuinely global CV.
His academic grounding is equally solid: a commerce degree from St Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bengaluru, and a master’s in commerce from Bangalore University.
The appointment follows an extensive search and evaluation process by the bank’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee. NRC chairperson Nandita Gurjar said the committee unanimously backed Tonse, citing his leadership track record, governance credentials and ability to drive the bank’s next phase of transformation.
Non-executive chairman Rama Subramaniam Gandhi was unequivocal. “I am certain that Vinay Tonse, with his vast experience as a senior banker, will propel YES Bank to its next phase of growth,” Gandhi said, adding that the bank remains focused on strengthening its retail and corporate banking franchises and expanding its branch network.
Rajeev Kannan, non-executive director and senior executive at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, the bank’s largest shareholder, said Tonse’s experience across retail, corporate banking, global markets and asset management positioned him well to lead the lender. SMBC said it looks forward to working with Tonse and the board as YES Bank pursues its ambition of becoming a top-tier private sector lender anchored in strong governance and sustainable growth.
Tonse succeeds Prashant Kumar, who took the helm in March 2020 when YES Bank was in freefall following a severe financial crisis, and spent six years painstakingly stabilising the institution, rebuilding governance and restoring operational scale. Gandhi was generous: “The bank remains indebted to Prashant Kumar, who is responsible for much of what a strong financial powerhouse YES Bank is today.”
Tonse, for his part, struck a purposeful note. “Together with the board and my colleagues, I remain deeply committed to creating long-term value for all our stakeholders,” he said, pledging to build on Kumar’s foundation guided by his personal motto: Make A Difference.
Beyond the balance sheet, Tonse played cricket at college and club level and represented Karnataka in archery at the national championships — sports he credits with teaching him teamwork, situational leadership, discipline and focus. In quieter moments, he reaches for retro Kannada music, classic Hindi songs, and the crooning of Engelbert Humperdinck, Mukesh and Kishore Kumar.
YES Bank has its steady-handed rebuilder in Kumar to thank for survival. Now it has a scale-obsessed growth banker at the wheel. The next chapter starts April 6.
