‘Many RMG startups in India on the verge of shutting down business’, says CEO of Winzo

Paavan Nanda, CEO and Co-Founder, WinZO discusses GST challenges, lower developer salaries and production costs in India compared to Western countries, India's gaming industry shifting from being an importer to an exporter.

Revenue growth for RMG players stalled while few other companies are experiencing de-growth, says Paavan Nanda, CEO and Co-Founder, WinZO.

Brand tax explained | Big salary gaps in Indian communications | Meta and Google bend ad rules

From Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Group to ICICI and HSBC, the issue of charging GST on brands and logos used by subsidiaries is complex, with valid arguments on both sides. But one thing is sure, the practical challenges and unintended consequences of ‘brand tax’ require clear guidelines and careful consideration of the broader economic impact.

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GMR Sports appoints Satyam Trivedi as chief executive officer

Prior to his stint at RSPG Sports, Trivedi held a leadership position at Adani Sportsline for over a decade.

In a LinkedIn post expressing his excitement about the new position, Trivedi described joining GMR Sports as “stepping onto the pitch as the new skipper”. He highlighted the familiarity with many team members and the warm welcome he has received from the promoter family.

BCCI invites applications for marketing leadership role

While Singapore has emerged as a new contender, Saudi Arabia remains firmly in the running, with locations such as Riyadh or Jeddah under serious consideration.

The GM Marketing will be responsible for developing and implementing the overall marketing strategies of the BCCI.

India’s digital dilemma: Balancing growth with gaming governance

Nirupama Soundararajan, Co-Founder and Partner, Policy Consensus Centre

If illegal betting and gambling is brought under the purview of PMLA, authorities would have greater power to investigate financial transactions, trace illicit proceeds, and impose suitable penalties on those involved, writes Nirupama Soundararajan, Co-Founder and Partner, Policy Consensus Centre.