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Orient Electric CHRO Aditya Kohli steps down
Senior HR leader exits CK Birla Group firm after brief tenure
GURUGRAM: Orient Electric announced the resignation of its chief human resources officer, Aditya Kohli, citing personal career reasons.
In a regulatory filing, the company said Kohli, who is also part of its senior management personnel, submitted his resignation on 24 February, 2026, after nearly four years with the company. His last working day will be 24 March, 2026, at the close of business hours.
Kohli brought more than two decades of experience across India and international markets, having previously worked with firms such as Hewitt Associates, Standard Chartered Bank, Bharti Airtel and Clix Capital.
During his tenure, Kohli was involved in areas spanning talent management, HR transformation, culture and change initiatives, and HR technology, according to earlier company disclosures.
The company said Kohli has resigned to pursue another professional opportunity outside the organisation. Further details related to the resignation, along with a copy of his resignation letter, have been shared as part of the statutory disclosures.
Orient Electric has not yet announced a successor or outlined interim arrangements for the role.
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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.
