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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.
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HSBC Mutual Fund launches Redhex SIF for specialised investing
SEBI-approved fund offers flexible strategies with Rs 10 lakh minimum entry.
MUMBAI: When markets get complex, investors are increasingly looking for sharper tools and HSBC Mutual Fund is betting on exactly that. The asset manager has introduced RedHex SIF, its dedicated Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) platform in India, aimed at investors seeking more targeted, outcome-driven strategies without stepping outside the familiar mutual fund ecosystem. Structured under SEBI’s regulatory framework, Redhex SIF is designed to offer greater portfolio flexibility than traditional mutual funds while retaining core benefits such as transparency, governance and ease of access. The idea is to bridge the gap between conventional investing and more sophisticated, strategy-led approaches.
The platform comes with a minimum investment threshold of Rs 10 lakh, positioning it squarely for experienced investors, including HNIs and institutional participants. In return, it offers focused investment strategies built around specific themes, enabling more precise portfolio construction.
At its core, the proposition leans on balance flexibility without losing discipline. While investors gain access to differentiated opportunities, the structure maintains a strong emphasis on risk management and portfolio stability, reflecting a growing demand for controlled exposure in volatile markets.
The launch also signals a broader shift in investor expectations. As market cycles become more dynamic, alpha is increasingly tied to adaptability and nuanced strategy rather than broad-based allocation alone. Platforms like Redhex SIF attempt to respond to this shift by offering more tailored solutions within a regulated framework.
For HSBC Mutual Fund, the move expands its product suite while tapping into a segment that is moving beyond vanilla offerings in search of sharper outcomes.
In short, as investing evolves from one-size-fits-all to made-to-measure, Redhex SIF positions itself as a toolkit for those looking to play the market with a bit more precision and a lot more intent.
