Brands
Bakingo stirs up a Kitkat crafted dessert lineup
MUMBAI: Bakingo has teamed up with India’s most loved chocolate brand Kitkat to whip up a fresh line of desserts that promises chocolate lovers a sweet new reason to celebrate. The new range features cupcakes, brownies, pastries and cakes made with Kitkat crispy coated wafer, adding a playful crunch to Bakingo’s well known indulgent bakes.
The brand, recognised for delivering joy through its dependable and flavour rich menu, has folded Kitkat into its creations to offer a chocolatey twist that stands out. From cupcakes topped with lavish frosting to brownies that hide gooey Kitkat goodness, the collection is built to charm anyone with a sweet tooth.
Bakingo co-founder Himanshu Chawla, said the partnership marks an exciting step for the brand. He noted that Bakingo has always aimed to craft memorable treats and that adding Kitkat helps create an experience that feels new yet comfortingly familiar.
Nestlé Professional director Saurabh Makhija, said Kitkat brings global appeal to any dessert it touches and hinted that the collaboration is set to raise Bakingo’s already popular offerings. His message was simple: fans should get ready for desserts that are lighter, brighter and simply more fun.
The full range is now live on Bakingo’s online store, with nationwide delivery making it easy for customers to dig into the crunchy, chocolate laden lineup from the comfort of home.
Brands
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.
