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Jayesh Ravindranath joins Triton as executive director
MUMBAI: Triton Communications has announced the appointment of Jayesh Ravindranath as executive director, Triton Communications, Mumbai. He will assume office from 2 June. Prior to joining Triton, Ravindranath was senior VP at Lowe (Lintas).
Triton Communications director Ali Merchant said: “Jayesh brings a wealth of experience to his new assignment. His impressive background in brand management and strategic planning provide strength as we address the opportunities and challenges that await our business in the coming year.”
Ravindranath has worked with agencies such as Grey Worldwide (Singapore), J Walter Thompson (Middle East), Saatchi & Saatchi and Leo Burnett. He has over 20 years of brand building and marketing communications experience having worked on brands such as Unilever’s Clinic Plus, Omo, Lux and Organics, P&G’s Vicks, Whisper and Pantene, SmithKline Beecham’s Horlicks, Wrigleys, DeBeers, Citibank, Audi, Philips Domestic Appliances.
Ravindranath will fill in the shoes of Marzin R Shroff who spent seven years with the Triton Group. Shroff now moves on to join one of Triton’s clients Suashish Diamonds.
Formed 12 years ago, Triton Communications has grown into a Rs 2.5 billion group, by offering integrated marketing services to many clients in the industry like Eureka Forbes, Samsung India, Honda, Marico, Adani Wilmar, Triumph Distillers & Vintners, Bajaj Tempo (tractors), Dupont India, Outlook Magazine, Overnite Express, Uppal’s Orchid, Sanghi Cements and Zydus Cadila.
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Hyundai launches updated Ioniq 5 with 84 kWh battery, 690 km range
Priced at Rs 55.7 lakh, adds design, tech and safety upgrades.
MUMBAI: Charge it up, stretch it out, Hyundai’s latest electric upgrade is going the distance, quite literally. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has introduced an updated version of its Ioniq 5, packing in a larger 84.0 kWh battery that delivers a claimed range of up to 690 km (ARAI-certified), marking a significant leap in everyday usability for its flagship electric SUV.
Built on Hyundai’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the refreshed IONIQ 5 aims to balance performance with practicality, reducing range anxiety while making long-distance electric travel more viable. The upgrade builds on a model that has already secured global recognition, including the World Car of the Year title.
The changes aren’t just under the skin. On the outside, the SUV gets a sharper, more futuristic look with redesigned front and rear bumpers, new skid plates, sporty alloy wheels, a revised rear spoiler and updated V-garnish lighting, all while retaining its signature Parametric Pixel design.
Inside, Hyundai has focused on making the experience more intuitive. The cabin now features a redesigned three-spoke steering wheel with illuminated pixel elements, dual 12.3-inch displays, and a reworked wireless charging pad integrated with physical controls for seat functions small tweaks that aim to improve day-to-day usability.
On the tech front, the IONIQ 5 gets Hyundai’s Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC), Controller Over-the-Air (C-OTA) updates, and now supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. New additions such as Active Sound Design and in-car payment integration for EV charging reflect a push towards a more seamless, connected ownership experience. Remote immobilisation via Bluelink has also been introduced as an added security layer.
Safety sees incremental upgrades too, with features like Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (Rear) and side parking distance warnings enhancing manoeuvrability in tight urban spaces.
The updated IONIQ 5 is available in four colour options Gravity Gold Matte, Midnight Black Pearl, Titan Grey and Optic White with an Obsidian Black interior theme.
Priced at Rs 55.7 lakh (ex-showroom), the new IONIQ 5 positions itself as a more rounded offering, less about futuristic promise, and more about making electric mobility fit seamlessly into everyday life.
