Centre mulling increasing filming incentives for global production, says I&B secretary

Chandra said the government received six to seven applications from producers to film in the country under the incentive scheme but expressed displeasure that the initiative was not known to those in the animation and visual effects industry.

The government unveiled an incentive scheme for audio-visual co-production where the Indian co-producer can claim a cash reimbursement of up to 30 per cent on qualifying expenditure in India, subject to a maximum of Rs 2 crore.

28% GST impact: Mobile Premier League lays off 350 employees

Catz in his call, did not talk about how the business will be brought to a halt. (Representative Image: Tarik Haiga via Unsplash)

The announcement of higher tax rates for online gaming had the industry anticipating a significant financial burden. This move has already led to layoffs, starting with MPL.

Nora Fatehi is promoting sports betting platform on her Insta account

In the past, Storyboard18 has written extensively on offshore sports betting platforms and their rampant marketing initiatives in the country. Chandrima Mitra, partner, DSK Legal, had then explained that considering betting is prohibited in many states in India, advertising of betting is also prohibited. (Image source: News18)

Nora Fatehi’s reward for promoting the platform is its support in her new dance video.

Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, highlights; penalties of upto Rs 250 crore for breaches, violations

43 percent of organisations did not provide a clear reason for which personal data was shared with third-party data processors. (Representative Image: Franck via Unsplash)

The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 was passed in the Lok Sabha on Monday. The bill seeks to establish a robust framework for the protection of personal data in the digital realm.

Weekly Shorts: How brands can accelerate engagement through paid promotions

Pouring paid media dollars behind influencer content can be your ticket to stand out amid the fierce competition and a way to reach new and untapped audiences. (Representative Image: JJ Ying via Unsplash)

What’s buzzing in influencer marketing and the creator ecosystem? What’s the next big thing coming down the line? Catch the big trends and hot topics in our weekly shorts.

CCI rules in favor of Subway, royalty and advertising charges not profiteering

The HC decision follows the hearing of three petitions against the non-regulation of deepfake technology in the country and the threat of its potential misuse.

The company collects royalty and advertising charges from its franchisees based on net sales declared by them for selling proprietary products of Subway. The rates of Royalty and Advertising Charges are mutually agreed upon with the franchisees, and Subway has no control over the individual products sold to customers.

MCA probes alleged irregularities in Zee Enterprises as SEBI’s interim order raises concerns

The regulatory body’s investigation into Zee founders, primarily focusing on Subhash Chandra and Puneet Goenka, reportedly uncovered the potential diversion of approximately Rs 20 billion ($241 million) from the company. This figure is roughly ten times larger than SEBI's initial estimates, raising concerns about financial irregularities within Zee. (Image sourced via CNBC TV-18)

SEBI’s interim order had highlighted concerns of bogus book entries and fund siphoning, leading the MCA to probe potential lapses in corporate governance.