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Vikram Solar marks 20 years with heartfelt Diwali film ‘Apno wali Diwali’
MUMBAI: Vikram Solar Limited, one of India’s leading solar PV module manufacturers, ushers in Diwali with a touching new film: Apno Wali Diwali. Celebrating 20 years of illuminating lives, this marks the company’s first-ever festive campaign, inspiring people to reconnect with loved ones and embrace meaningful, sustainable celebrations.
The campaign encourages audiences to rediscover the true spirit of Diwali: one grounded in connection, laughter, and light. Through the story of a man reminiscing about the joy of family gatherings from his childhood, Apno Wali Diwali rekindles nostalgia and reminds viewers that the warmth of togetherness shines brighter than any screen. A simple ring of the doorbell brings back those cherished memories, echoing Vikram Solar’s belief that progress and connection go hand in hand.
“As we complete two decades of powering lives with the Sun’s blessings, Apno Wali Diwali reflects our belief that true progress shines brightest when it brings people closer,” said Vikram Solar chairman and managing director Gyanesh Chaudhary. “Just as solar energy lights up homes, human connections light up lives and this Diwali, we wish to rekindle that warmth.”
Rooted in nostalgia and guided by sustainability, the campaign embodies Vikram Solar’s philosophy of spreading Khushiyon wali sunshine, encouraging celebrations that go beyond lights to touch hearts.
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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.
