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Tata Steel elevates Chandan Arunachalam to marketing head
MUMBAI: Tata Steel has elevated Chandan Arunachalam as head of marketing for its Retail and Special Steel businesses, effective February 2026. Based in Mumbai, he will shape the company’s marketing strategy with a sharp focus on brand strength, demand creation, smarter channels and closer ties with distributors, dealers and customers across markets.
The appointment caps a fast rising career at Tata Steel, where Arunachalam has built a reputation for taking on tough assignments and delivering at pace. From stints across the East and West to leading the South as regional sales manager, his journey has covered the length and breadth of the country, and a wide spectrum of the steel business.
In his most recent role as regional sales manager for South India, Arunachalam headed a 0.2 million tonne operation valued at around $200 million. Promoted on a fast track, he was among the youngest leaders to take on a head role, combining people management with high stakes negotiations and market expansion.
Sharing the news, he said he was excited by the new challenge and grateful for the opportunities Tata Steel has offered him so far. Having moved from individual contributor roles to managing large teams and regions, he described the elevation as a natural and energising next step.
An alumnus of IIM Ranchi with a background in mechanical engineering from SRM IST Chennai, Arunachalam joined Tata Steel after an early internship with the company. Over the years, he has blended analytical rigour with on ground sales experience, and even found time to co-found a social initiative focused on community upliftment.
With this elevation, Tata Steel is placing a big bet on a leader who understands both markets and people, and who brings youthful energy to one of its most visible businesses.
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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.
