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NDTV
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Hardeep Singh Brar Exits Kia India- Likely To Join BMW Group?
Hardeep Singh Brar, Senior Vice President and the National Head of Sales & Marketing at Kia India, has stepped down from his role, with his last working day on June 30, 2025. The update comes while the Korean automaker is working to expand its reach in the Indian market with the introduction of new products. Reports suggest that Hardeep Brar is likely to BMW Group India as the Country Head. Hardeep Brar began his role at Kia India in March 2021 and played a key role in the company's growth within the competitive automotive market. Under his leadership, Kia India achieved notable milestones, including becoming the fastest car brand in India to sell over one million units. During his tenure, there were several successful model launches that contributed to an increase in brand volume and market presence. Also Read: Tata Motors To Launch 30 Models By FY30, 7 To Be All-New Nameplates Kia expanded its product lineup with significant launches, including the refreshed Seltos and Sonet, the three-row Carens, the electric vehicle EV6, the new-generation Carnival, as well as the newly introduced Syros and Carens Clavis, along with the flagship EV, the Kia EV9. These product introductions have strengthened Kia's position in the mass-premium and premium market segments in India. His potential transition to BMW Group India occurs at a moment when the German luxury automaker aims to solidify its foothold in the premium vehicle market due to increasing competition from rivals like Mercedes-Benz and Audi. If he is appointed, Brar will take over from Vikram Pawah, who remains in charge of operations in the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Time of India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Hardeep Brar bids adieu to Kia India
Hardeep Singh Brar, Senior Vice President & Head of Marketing & Sales at Kia India , has stepped down from his role, sources told ETAuto. The move comes as Kia prepares to further expand its operations in India. The company recently launched Carens Clavis and Syros. Brar, who took charge in March 2021, helped steer the company through a phase of strong growth. During his tenure, Kia India crossed the one million cumulative sales mark and consistently ranked among the top five carmakers in the Indian market. He also played a role in enhancing the brand's digital retail presence and improving overall customer satisfaction. The company extended its network to over 744 touchpoints across 329 cities under the broader Kia 2.0 strategy during this period. In his five years with Kia, Brar was involved in several key product introductions, including the Seltos, Sonet, Carens, Carnival, and the flagship EV6. A veteran of the Indian automotive industry , Brar brings more than two decades of experience across leading car brands such as Great Wall Motors, Volkswagen, Maruti Suzuki, Nissan, and General Motors. His expertise spans sales, marketing, customer service, and network development. Brar is also an alumnus of the Senior Executive Leadership Programme at Harvard Business School. Kia India has not yet officially announced his successor.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
maruti suzuki: 7-seater models riding high on boost from Indian families
ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Mumbai: Seating capacity matters when Indians choose their sport or multi-utility it's for accommodating visiting grandparents, planning weekend getaways with the extended family, or simply enjoying extra comfort during long commutes, Indians are increasingly looking for space and flexibility in their personal vehicles. And seven-seaters are often the default choice when they are shopping for a large SUV or an the segment for SUVs that are 4.5 meters or longer, seven-seaters now account for 78% of sales, up from 58% in 2022, even as the share of five-seater SUVs shrank to 18% from 43%, show data from auto-motive analytics and intelligence firm Jato Dynamics In MPVS longer than 4.0 meters, seven-seaters command 86% of the market. It's not just the big joint families that are buying these vehicles that can accommodate more people. Even smaller, nuclear families are now choosing seven-seaters for their flexibility, whether it's accommodating guests or embarking on long road journeys, said Nalinikanth Gollagunta, chief executive of the Automotive Division at M&M, the manufacturer of the Scorpio and XUV 700 Banerjee, senior executive officer at Maruti Suzuki , said young buyers are increasingly choosing MPVs for evolving family needs and versatility.'The average age for one of our highest selling MPVs, Ertiga (a seven-seater), has fallen from 40 years to 37 years as per internal data in the last five years,' he seven-seater models make up nearly the entire MPV portfolio for Maruti Suzuki with Ertiga leading the segment. The seven-seater trend reflects a deeper lifestyle evolution, said Ravi Bhatia, president Jato Dynamics. 'This shift in configuration demand is not cyclical, it's structural.'While SUVs continue to dominate sales, consumers, especially families, are also increasingly considering the space and flexibility that MPVs offer. They now account for 11% of the auto industry sales volume compared with 8% in are also becoming more feature-rich, attracting younger buyers Singh Brar, senior vice president and national head of sales and marketing at Kia India, said its MPV Carens offers features typically reserved for SUVs, like connected car technology, ventilated seats and a sunroof. MPVs now account for 25-27% of Kia's sales in India, he said.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
7-seater models riding high on boost from Indian families
Indians increasingly prefer vehicles with more seating. Seven-seaters are becoming the default choice for SUVs and MPVs. Data shows a significant rise in seven-seater SUV sales. Even nuclear families opt for these vehicles for flexibility. Young buyers are also choosing MPVs. The average age of Ertiga buyers has decreased. MPVs are gaining popularity with feature-rich models. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Mumbai: Seating capacity matters when Indians choose their sport or multi-utility it's for accommodating visiting grandparents, planning weekend getaways with the extended family, or simply enjoying extra comfort during long commutes, Indians are increasingly looking for space and flexibility in their personal vehicles. And seven-seaters are often the default choice when they are shopping for a large SUV or an the segment for SUVs that are 4.5 meters or longer, seven-seaters now account for 78% of sales, up from 58% in 2022, even as the share of five-seater SUVs shrank to 18% from 43%, show data from auto-motive analytics and intelligence firm Jato Dynamics In MPVS longer than 4.0 meters, seven-seaters command 86% of the market. It's not just the big joint families that are buying these vehicles that can accommodate more people. Even smaller, nuclear families are now choosing seven-seaters for their flexibility, whether it's accommodating guests or embarking on long road journeys, said Nalinikanth Gollagunta, chief executive of the Automotive Division at M&M, the manufacturer of the Scorpio and XUV 700 Banerjee, senior executive officer at Maruti Suzuki , said young buyers are increasingly choosing MPVs for evolving family needs and versatility.'The average age for one of our highest selling MPVs, Ertiga (a seven-seater), has fallen from 40 years to 37 years as per internal data in the last five years,' he seven-seater models make up nearly the entire MPV portfolio for Maruti Suzuki with Ertiga leading the segment. The seven-seater trend reflects a deeper lifestyle evolution, said Ravi Bhatia, president Jato Dynamics. 'This shift in configuration demand is not cyclical, it's structural.'While SUVs continue to dominate sales, consumers, especially families, are also increasingly considering the space and flexibility that MPVs offer. They now account for 11% of the auto industry sales volume compared with 8% in are also becoming more feature-rich, attracting younger buyers Singh Brar, senior vice president and national head of sales and marketing at Kia India, said its MPV Carens offers features typically reserved for SUVs, like connected car technology, ventilated seats and a sunroof. MPVs now account for 25-27% of Kia's sales in India, he said.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Economic Times
7-seater models riding high on boost from Indian families
Indians increasingly prefer vehicles with more seating. Seven-seaters are becoming the default choice for SUVs and MPVs. Data shows a significant rise in seven-seater SUV sales. Even nuclear families opt for these vehicles for flexibility. Young buyers are also choosing MPVs. The average age of Ertiga buyers has decreased. MPVs are gaining popularity with feature-rich models. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Mumbai: Seating capacity matters when Indians choose their sport or multi-utility it's for accommodating visiting grandparents, planning weekend getaways with the extended family, or simply enjoying extra comfort during long commutes, Indians are increasingly looking for space and flexibility in their personal vehicles. And seven-seaters are often the default choice when they are shopping for a large SUV or an the segment for SUVs that are 4.5 meters or longer, seven-seaters now account for 78% of sales, up from 58% in 2022, even as the share of five-seater SUVs shrank to 18% from 43%, show data from auto-motive analytics and intelligence firm Jato Dynamics In MPVS longer than 4.0 meters, seven-seaters command 86% of the market. It's not just the big joint families that are buying these vehicles that can accommodate more people. Even smaller, nuclear families are now choosing seven-seaters for their flexibility, whether it's accommodating guests or embarking on long road journeys, said Nalinikanth Gollagunta, chief executive of the Automotive Division at M&M, the manufacturer of the Scorpio and XUV 700 Banerjee, senior executive officer at Maruti Suzuki , said young buyers are increasingly choosing MPVs for evolving family needs and versatility.'The average age for one of our highest selling MPVs, Ertiga (a seven-seater), has fallen from 40 years to 37 years as per internal data in the last five years,' he seven-seater models make up nearly the entire MPV portfolio for Maruti Suzuki with Ertiga leading the segment. The seven-seater trend reflects a deeper lifestyle evolution, said Ravi Bhatia, president Jato Dynamics. 'This shift in configuration demand is not cyclical, it's structural.'While SUVs continue to dominate sales, consumers, especially families, are also increasingly considering the space and flexibility that MPVs offer. They now account for 11% of the auto industry sales volume compared with 8% in are also becoming more feature-rich, attracting younger buyers Singh Brar, senior vice president and national head of sales and marketing at Kia India, said its MPV Carens offers features typically reserved for SUVs, like connected car technology, ventilated seats and a sunroof. MPVs now account for 25-27% of Kia's sales in India, he said.
