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Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund launches podcast with BloombergQuint
MUMBAI: Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund (ABSLMF), in association with BloombergQuint, has launched a podcast series ‘MF101’ with the aim of covering all the essential details pertaining to mutual funds, voiced through industry experts, sector specialists, and fund managers of the company, over 12 episodes. Renowned personal finance influencer Anupam Gupta leads these podcast sessions. The first episode was aired on 28 January.
As shared by ABSLMF, it has been ceaselessly working to enhance the appeal and knowledge of mutual funds among a wider set of investors and advisors across India. This podcast series is part of many such efforts that the fund house is making to enable investors to understand mutual funds and the different concepts of investing better. The series provides access to valuable insights from important market voices, sector experts, and research analysts, from the fund house.
Commenting on the series, BloombergQuint CEO Anil Uniyal said, “We are pleased to announce the podcast series in partnership with Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund and IVM Podcasts, which, we hope, will help listeners gain valuable insights in Mutual Funds. Both Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund and BloombergQuint have always had their consumers’ best interests at heart, and through the podcast, we also hope to become a one-stop destination for all things related to investment.”
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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.
