Out of the total grievances (4.4 lakh) registered with the Ministry in fiscal 2024, Flipkart led with 1.6 lakh followed by Amazon and Meesho. Swiggy topped with 9,527 grievances among food delivery platforms followed by Zomato.
Author: Akanksha Nagar
Regulating OTTs comes under purview of I&B ministry, says Jyotiraditya Scindia
Telcos including Bharti Airtel and Vodafone-Idea have requested the Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to bring OTT communication players under the regulatory fold and Telecom Act, in the recent past.
Radio players’ conservative bid in third batch of phase-III FM e-auctions
The third batch of phase-III FM e-auctions hasn’t found many enthusiastic participants because of high reserve prices and the 9-year long hiatus. Many radio players will likely limit spending to 10% of previous levels.
TRAI to discuss provisions for broadcasting services under Telecom Act on Dec 18
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India will hold the open house discussion on ‘framework for service authorisations for provision of broadcasting services under the Telecom Act, 2023’ on December 18, followed by ‘regulatory framework for ground-based broadcasters’ on December 20.
Major telcos oppose mandatory registration or licensing of CDNs
During the open house discussion, stakeholders urged TRAI to avoid imposing registration, licensing agreements, or requirements on Content Delivery Networks (CDNs).
HT Media, DB Corp, Malayala Manorama among applicants for FM Phase-III e-auction
The I&B Ministry invited applications for the e-auction of Private FM Radio Phase-III channels in October 2024, where the last submission date was December 9. In 2015, the central government raised Rs 1,187 crore auctioning 91 FM stations across 54 towns in phase-III of private FM radio policy.
Big Brands Gone Latent for Samay Raina’s YouTube show?
With each episode surpassing an average of 20 million views, big and traditional brands are still shying away from sponsoring/associating with Samay Raina’s- ‘India’s Got Latent’ show over ‘brand safety’ concerns.
Only 12% of director/CXO positions in M&E firms held by women in 2024: report
Spearheaded by Ormax Media and Film Companion Studios, the O Womaniya! 2024 report highlights a widening gap in female representation in the Indian entertainment ecosystem.
Dynamic Deepinder vs Reclusive Majety: The fine line between influence and overexposure
Founders must take care to avoid overexposure, remembering that their role is to serve as custodians of the brand—a delicate balance that requires authenticity, humility, and a relentless focus on the long-term benefit of the company.
India is the heartbeat of Unilever; unequivocally crucial to drive growth: Esi Eggleston Bracey of Unilever
Esi Eggleston Bracey, Global CGO and CMO, talks about how India is the only market leader that sits on Unilever’s global executive team. She also shares how technology is driving premiumisation and innovation.