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Danone India launches Dexogrow to tackle toddler iron deficiency with 3x absorption boost
MUMBAI: In a move aimed at addressing one of India’s most overlooked childhood health challenges, Danone India has unveiled Dexogrow, a nutrient-rich milk drink formulated for toddlers aged two to six. The product is powered by Iron Biotics, a proprietary innovation that supports up to three times better iron absorption—crucial for early-stage cognitive and physical development.
According to Danone, two in every three children in India suffer from iron deficiency or anaemia—conditions often linked to developmental delays, weakened immunity, and learning challenges. With Dexogrow, the company intends to not only plug a critical nutritional gap but also spark awareness about the essential role of iron in early childhood growth.
Dexogrow contains a blend of 36 essential nutrients, including vitamins A, C and Zinc to boost immunity, along with DHA, ARA, and iron to promote brain health. The formula also features prebiotics to support gut health and comes with a clean-label promise: no sugar, no preservatives, and no artificial flavours.
The new product sits squarely within Danone’s mission to deliver health through food to as many people as possible. With nationwide rollout across both physical and online retail channels, Danone aims to make Dexogrow accessible to all families, regardless of geography.
Positioned as a science-backed alternative for parents seeking both safety and efficacy, Dexogrow arrives at a time when consumer demand for nutrient-rich, transparent toddler foods is surging—particularly in India’s urban and semi-urban markets.
By leaning on innovation and iron, Danone isn’t just launching a new SKU. It’s entering the ring to challenge a nationwide nutritional crisis—one that begins in early childhood and, if ignored, lasts a lifetime.
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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.
