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ACC wins the prestigious Golden Peacock Environment Management Award for the sixth time
Mumbai: ACC, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, is proud to win the Golden Peacock Environment Management Award for the sixth time from the Institute of Directors, a global authority on corporate excellence. It highlights the benchmarks set by the company with its comprehensive and steadfast adherence towards sustainable practices.
Adani group CEO of cement business Ajay Kapur said, “This recognition is a testament to our constant commitment towards sustainability. By embracing a robust governance structure towards each of our Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) pillars, we have been successful in embedding a culture of sustainability into our people and across our organisation. This approach ensures our performance exceeds beyond compliance and sets new benchmarks.”
ACC has been recognised with this Golden Peacock Award, for its robust governance system towards environment management, adoption of ISO 14001 (EMS) certification for its plants, regular internal and external audits, strong environment compliance system, and the utilisation of innovative technologies for environment protection.
ACC remains committed to climate change mitigation being the first cement company to sign the Net Zero 2050 pledge and has its short-term (2030) goals validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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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.
