Brands
Spykar joins Knot Now with 60-minute delivery for youth-driven fashion
MUMBAI: Spykar, one of India’s leading homegrown denim and fashion brands, has gone live on Knot Now, the rapid-commerce platform specialising in lifestyle and fashion. The tie-up gives customers in Mumbai and Thane access to Spykar’s collections delivered within 60 minutes, strengthening the brand’s digital reach under its Daur Apna Hai campaign.
The move aims to tap India’s growing appetite for impulse fashion purchases, last-minute outfit needs and quick wardrobe updates. With real-time order tracking and efficient last-mile logistics, Knot Now positions Spykar among the first premium labels to offer near-instant delivery in the category.
Spykar co-founder and chief executive Sanjay Vakharia, said the partnership aligns with the brand’s mission to serve young India. “By leveraging Knot Now’s dynamic ecosystem, we aim to expand reach, deepen engagement and strengthen our community of trend-forward consumers,” he said.
Founded in 1992, Spykar has built its reputation on youthful, edgy design and innovation in denim. Its portfolio spans jeans, tops, jackets and accessories, crafted for India’s new-generation shoppers.
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.
