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La Chérie expands to Mumbai with a taste of everyday indulgence
MUMBAI: La Chérie is a premium dessert brand celebrated for its artisanal cheesecakes, exceptional craftsmanship, and honest baking philosophy. Known for creations like the airy Japanese Cheesecake, indulgent New York Cheesecake, decadent San Sebastian Burnt Cheesecake, and charming Mini Bento Cheesecake Boxes, the brand has won over dessert lovers with its commitment to using only the finest ingredients, without preservatives, bulking agents, compound chocolate, gelatin, or agar-agar. Because you deserve a little indulgence. Everyday.
Founded in 2020 by Supriya Konduskar and co-founder Abhijeet Konduskar, La Chérie began as a home kitchen passion project during the COVID-19 lockdown. Over the past four years, it has grown into a nationally recognised name, admired for its quality, craftsmanship, and personal touch, reflecting how women entrepreneurs are redefining India’s F&B landscape.
La Chérie, which has built a loyal following and “ruled” the dessert scene in Pune, is now planning to bring its handcrafted creations to Mumbai. The expansion will allow the brand to connect with the city’s discerning dessert lovers and offer them the La Chérie experience, fresh, authentic, and made with love.Currently, these indulgent creations are also available for online ordering on Swiggy and Zomato.
“We’ve built a loyal community in Pune, and now we’re ready to share our cheesecakes with Mumbai,” says Supriya. “This expansion is more than a milestone, it’s a celebration of women who dare to dream, create, and lead.”
Co-Founder Abhijeet Konduskar added, “Our growth has always been guided by quality and the trust we’ve earned from our customers. This store will allow them to experience the heart of La Chérie, authentic flavours, meticulous artistry, and the warmth we stand for.”
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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.
