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Sula Vineyards toasts to record revenue in FY25, wine tourism pours in double-digit growth
MUMBAI: : Sula Vineyards, India’s largest wine producer, has uncorked its Q4 and FY25 sales update, reporting a record annual revenue of Rs 618.8 crore – a modest 1.7 per cent rise year-on-year. The last quarter was flatter, up just 0.7 per cent, but wine tourism stole the show with a strong 24.6 per cent jump in Q4 and a 10.2 per cent gain for the full year.
SulaFest’25, a crowd-puller, helped boost revenue alongside higher spend per guest and strong occupancy rates. While the elite and premium wine categories held steady in the domestic market, the elite segment alone grew a healthy 8 per cent. The Source range was the standout performer, enjoying robust double-digit growth.
In a major milestone, Sula secured listings for four new wines with the canteen stores department (CSD) after a two-year effort, expanding its range to nine wines. The first shipments rolled out in March, setting the stage for a strong CSD performance in FY26.
Flying high, Sula’s premium wine cans—Chenin Blanc, Zin Red, and Zin Rosé—are now served aboard IndiGo’s international business class, giving the brand a taste of global skies as India’s top airline spreads its wings overseas.
Meanwhile, the 2025 grape harvest delivered in both quantity and quality, marking five straight years of stellar vintages. With ample wine stocks, Sula is well positioned for a sparkling FY26.
Commanding over 50 per cent of the Indian wine market, Sula is the country’s largest wine producer and a pioneer in wine tourism. Its portfolio of nearly 70 labels is crafted across five state-of-the-art wineries in Maharashtra and Karnataka. Sula’s vineyard resorts and tasting rooms in Nashik and Bangalore attract over 400,000 visitors annually.
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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.
