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United Mediaworks crosses a lakh seats per show across India
Mumbai: Secured digital cinema platform United Mediaworks (UMW) announced that its ad network had attained 1,10,000 seats per show. The company gets its revenue from content processing charges, content distribution charges and advertising revenues. With this seating capacity per show, UMW says that its offering makes for a cost effective proposition for advertisers to promote their brands in semi metro cities as well as tier 2 and 3 cities and reach out to these upcoming towns. Also, the company says that it has shown great support for social causes by showcasing ads for the same at highly subsidized rates across its network.
Commenting on the growing ad network of United Mediaworks, co-founder and joint managing director Ashish Bhandari said “We are delighted to witness the daily growth with our ad network. It is a pleasure to view this kind of response to the dedication and hard work of our team. We strive to provide the best services with a high level of security and aim to be one of the top digital distribution services in India. With this kind of response and growth, I am sure the day is not very far when we will be the first partner of choice when it comes to digital content and distribution.”
United Mediaworks recently screened election ad campaigns across its network. The company has been screening corporate ads and has a number of brands on board including LIC, Gillette, Fortune Basmati Rice, SBI Life, Rural Electrification Limited, Bajaj Allianz, Chevrolet Enjoy, Manyavar, Emami, Tata Sky, Rupa, UTI, among others,.
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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.
