Author: Akanksha Nagar

TRAI releases consultation paper on terms, conditions of network authorisations under Telecom Act

TRAI had underscored that “such a regulatory arbitrage is likely to topple the competitive balance in the industry towards such free-of-cost service providers” and emphasized that this “anomaly” could not be ignored.

TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) has sought comments from the stakeholders on authorisation for telecom, satellite, cloud-hosted networks under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.

Nestle launches Cerelac with no added sugar in Indian market

Nestle continues to focus on portfolio enhancement through ongoing innovation and premiumization initiatives.

After months of facing backlash over the sugar content of its baby food in developing countries including India, Nestle has launched Cerelac with no added sugar.

Festive season ad spends shift: TV ad spends down 10%; digital up 20%

The study also reveals that overall attrition rates declined to 17.7 percent in 2024 from a high of 18.7 percent in 2023 and 21.4 percent in 2022, indicating the availability of a larger talent pool post the Great Resignation.

In the Navratri period alone, television ad volumes saw an 8% decline, on the back of fewer marquee events— which can significantly impact the overall adex growth this year.

Need to grow with sustainability for nation to become self-reliant: Union Minister Chirag Paswan

As a Food Processing Minister, Chirag Paswan shared that his dream is to have more and more Indian homegrown brands in global supermarkets, at Storyboard18 and Network18’s Power of Purpose: Sustainability Edition.

Speaking at Storyboard18’s Power of Purpose: Sustainability Edition on October 18 in New Delhi, Chirag Paswan, Minister of Food Processing Industries, shed light on the importance of minimising wastage and use of technology to work towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Next-gen more conscious of being sustainable than previous: Sanjeev Bikhchandani of InfoEdge

“AI will eventually end up replacing human beings in many areas—there will be a process of transition. But in the long run, AI should create more jobs than the job losses that are caused,” says Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Co-founder & Executive Vice Chairman, InfoEdge (in right) at the Storyboard18 and Network18 Group's Power of Purpose: Sustainability Edition.

Speaking at Storyboard18’s Power of Purpose: Sustainability Edition, Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Co-founder & Executive Vice Chairman, InfoEdge talks about how company’s growing investment in the sustainable businesses. He further highlights the need for young business leaders to be in touch with the frontline employees.

Policymakers, industry leaders map path to a sustainable future at Storyboard18’s Power of Purpose: Sustainability Edition

A gathering of purpose-driven minds at Storyboard18 and Network18 Group's Power of Purpose: Sustainability Edition, impactful stories, and pivotal conversations set the agenda for a sustainable future. The evening was graced by prominent industry leaders and key policymakers. (Clockwise: Rohit Kapoor, Alok Lall, Sanjeev Bikhchandani and Chirag Paswan)

Held on October 18 in New Delhi, the event saw discussions on purpose and sustainability from the likes of Union Minister Chirag Paswan, Rohit Kapoor of Swiggy, Sanjeev Bikhchandani of InfoEdge, and Alok Lall, COO, Microsoft India and South Asia.

India among Landor’s top three markets by size, opportunities but lags in revenue: Christian Schroeder of Landor

"Within the broader world of WPP, Landor has a very specific role to play at a global level and equally within India," Landor's Global President, Christian Schroeder tells Storyboard18.

The Global President for Landor, Christian Schroeder discusses how Landor will focus on seamlessly integrating all of its recently acquired capabilities, in 2025. He further delves into the growing focus on the Indian market and how WPP Open is helping the agency cultivate a better understanding of AI.

Prasar Bharati amends Media Internship Policy; media interns intake increased to 250/year

According to the revised e-auction methodology (by Prasar Bharati) for allotment of slots on DD Free Dish Platform 2025, the e-auction process for MPEG-4 slots will be held bucket-wise, one slot at a time.

Prasar Bharati announced partial modification of ‘Graduate Media Internship Policy 2020’ on October 15. The intake of media interns has increased to 250 from 50 earlier.

TRAI urges for structured regulatory regime for OTTs

Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), currently is the Vice Chairman of South Asian Telecommunication Regulators' Council (SATRC).

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti says OTTs should be subject to structured regulations as regulatory issues have been raised by law enforcement agencies and traditional communications providers.