All smartphones will have to support for NavIC by the end of 2025: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

“Net Neutrality in India was a hard fought battle for those who remember - which started during UPA government and peaked in 2015/2016. I led an effort where over 5 lac Indians wrote to TRAI opposing efforts of some telcos to cabelize the internet and double dip/charge,” the minister said in a social media post. (Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

5G smartphones would have to support NavIC by 1 January 2025, and other phones by December 2025, the minister said.

Aditya Birla Group to launch paints business under brand name ‘Birla Opus’

Grasim had previously committed an investment of Rs.10,000 crore towards setting up the paints business. (Image sourced from Moneyconrol)

The current estimated value of India’s decorative paints industry is Rs 70,000 Crore. The paints industry is witnessing double digit growth year-on-year driven by rising consumer aspirations and the government’s push towards ‘Housing for All’.

Diageo, ESG Report: Women make 50 percent of the Executive Committee at the alcobev major

While speaking about Diageo's focus on two kinds of consumers - affluent and young, Damodaran says that affluent consumers desire unique products and personalized experiences, such as limited edition bottles while younger consumers are embracing cocktail culture, seeking a wide variety in terms of flavors and categories. (Image sourced from diageo_news via Twitter)

Diageo India released 2023 ESG Reporting Index highlighting progress across Society 2030 goals.

Cricket World Cup to drive festive advertising, spends to grow 15 percent

Restaurant operators also highlighted that during the match, the footfalls were higher compared to a normal Sunday. Cricketer Virat Kohli’s restaurant One8 Commune in Mumbai too witnessed full reservation. (Image by @ICC via twitter)

Ad spends for sports-related advertising could reach Rs 9,000-10,000 crore this year, with cricket accounting for the lion’s share.

Pooja Sahgal and Shriram Parthasarathy share insights on creativity and marketing post Covid

Shriram Parthasarathy (left), head - digital media marketing and social media marketing lead - India, at Microsoft and Pooja Sahgal (right), CMO and R&D Head at Raymond Consumer Care

Pooja Sahgal, CMO and R&D Head at Raymond Consumer Care and Shriram Parthasarathy, Head – Digital Media Marketing and Social Media Marketing Lead – India at Microsoft talk about creativity during Storyboard18 YoungGuns.