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Triton to handle Combbos account
MUMBAI: Creative agency Triton Communications has won the creative and digital duties for Combbos following a multi-agency pitch. The account will be handled out of the agency‘s Delhi office.
A source said that the media duties for the account will also be awarded to Triton, but an official confirmation will be given only later this week.
Triton Communications Delhi branch head Rohit Madhusudan confirmed that the agency had won the creative and digital duties for Combbos.
The pitch was lead by Triton Communications CSD Prashant Mishra and creative director Subroto Mitra.
Triton Communications was established in 1991 and has offices in Delhi, Ahmedabad, Pune, Mumbai and Bangalore. Its clients include Adani Wilmar Ltd, A.B. Jewels, Add Gel Pens, Silk Mark Organisation of India, Ministry of Textile, GOI, Department of Information & Publicity, Government of Karnataka, Department of Information & Publicity, GOK, Desai Brothers Ltd, Eureka Forbes Ltd, Force Motors Ltd, Government of NCT of Delhi, Greaves Cotton Ltd, Hamdard, Indus Steels & Alloys Pvt. Ltd, Ministry of Railways, Government of India, National Egg Co-ordination Committee (NECC), Orient Papers & Industries Ltd, United Breweries Ltd, Vadilal, Videocon Industries Ltd, Venky‘s (India) Ltd, Vini Pvt. Ltd, Wagh Bakri, Yes Bank Ltd and Zydus Wellness.
Combbos is the first venture from SANS Retail Ventures. An authorised e-tailer working with a network of consumer electronics, home appliances, entertainment gadgets, IT and mobile manufacturers/establishments, Combbos is an e-commerce platform that provides good bargains. The platform was put to beta testing in September 2011 and has been operational since then.
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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.
