Author: Indrani Bose

SEBI gives IPO approval to Mamaearth’s parent Honasa Consumer

If a reply along with a stay vacation application is filed, WTM (whole-time member) will fix a date within a week from date of filing the reply by appellants. (Representative Image: Agence Olloweb via Unsplash)

Honasa Consumer, which offers baby, skin, body, and hair care products, plans to raise funds through a combination of fresh issue of equity shares and offer for sale.

India imposes curbs on import of laptops, tablets, and computers

Innerwear is about increasing users' comfort by offering them a wide selection of design, fit, fabric, size, etc, which leads to a large number of SKUs. The category has further expanded due to the increasing popularity of new products like period panties, intimatewear and maternity innerwear. (Image sourced from CNBC)

Import of laptops, tablets, all-in-one personal computers, and ultra small form factor computers and servers falling under HSN 8741 shall be ‘restricted’ and their import would be allowed against a valid licence for restricted imports.

Will you drink oat milk if Ajinkya Rahane tells you to? OATEY’s founders seem to think so

Rahane’s association with OATEY allows the brand to reach a wider audience, both domestically and internationally, amplifying its brand awareness and impact. (Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

Ajinkya Rahane, who has come on board as investor and brand ambassador is expected to play a crucial role in persuading consumers to make the shift to healthy beverages.

Just because something is legal, does not mean it is ethical: Revant Himatsingka aka the FoodPharmer

The interview also addressed the topic of the onslaught of legal notices that Himatsingka received. He reveals that he tries to be strategic with his timings when he is posting a controversial video in the hopes that lawyers aren’t working. (Image sourced from @TheWholeTruthFoodsYT)

Revant Himatsingka addresses getting legal notices, advocates for local food and questions the legitimacy of Bollywood celebrities who act as health influencers.

Apple, Microsoft remain world’s top 2 companies by market capitalisation

Tech giants Apple and Microsoft remained the top two global companies by market capitalisation at the end of July after riding this year's rally in technology shares. (Image sourced from Moneycontrol and CNBC)

Apple last month became the first company in the world to reach a market value of $3 trillion, buoyed by hopes over its expansion in new markets and expectations for more moderate U.S. interest rate hikes.

Zomato creates a position for Chief Fitness Officer

The chief fitness officer’s responsibility will be to work closely with all Zomans in their individual journey of wellness and healthy living. (Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

Zomato announced a paradigm shift in the constitution of its senior team and hired Anmol Gupta as its chief fitness officer.

ASCI and Khaitan & Co release whitepaper on generative AI

According to ‘Win with Conversations’, a report Meta launched with Bain & Company, 70 percent of surveyed large enterprises are already engaging with half of their customer base using conversational platforms. (Representative image by Andrea De Santis via Unsplash)

The paper highlights regulatory ambiguity and challenges surrounding use of AI in advertising.

How an Indian liquor maker is trying to make brandy cool

Traditionally, the alco-bev category talks about success, achievement, bonding and fun; however, through the campaign ‘A Warm Welcome’ the brand's goal has been to position Mansion House as more than just an alco-beverage brand by celebrating genuine connections, inclusivity and compassion.

People don’t drink brandy; they drink Mansion House, says Ahmed Rahimtoola of Tilaknagar Industries. Mansion House sold 7.6 million cases and grew 38 percent last financial year over the previous year, signalling more takers for brandy.